In game three our defense was pathetic vs Kansas. Since then it improved.
During regulation time, and ignoring SMU(the outlier in our performance) our defense has averaged allowing 27 per game. Our Offense scores an average of 36.
The least allowed is 20. The most is 36.
ECU averages in the mid 30’s offensively.
Though not predicting it our defense could hang in there and allow Tune and Company to outscore ECU.
If we can hold ECU to 35 we can win. In other words our normal defensive performance, though poor, could be sufficient.
If Campbell can play our running game picks up. Sneed always is showing excellent RB play. The two of them would be strong, And maybe Henry can contribute. He had a few Carries vs Temple.
We are a 6 point dog. Again, do not predict victory. But our “average” defensive performance could be sufficient.
Rice
Tulane (3rd string QB)
Memphis - gave up 32
Navy
South Florida (playing their backup QB)
SMU - 77 points
Temple - 36 points with a true freshman QB
Our defense has been BAD. Lucked out playing some backups at QB, and still have been BAD.
Last I checked, ECU isn’t playing a backup QB. In fact, their starter is one of the best in the conference.
This will be a really challenging game. I do not have a lot of faith in our defense after the last 2 games but I think our offense will put up a lot of points. This game probably comes to who wins the turnover battle.
Belk’s defense couldn’t stop a Bluebird troop right now. I don’t expect much from the ‘clipboard guy’ (Dawson) either. It irritates the hell out of me to say that.
What is with one of the defensive coach wearing a green hoodie? Can we get every member of the coaching dressed as one team. Little things but shows right intent and purpose.
Sometimes the coordinator wears a different color shirt so the players can quickly find him to get the defensive signal. If everyone wears the same thing, it’s harder to spot from the field.
