(06-09-2020 02:42 PM)fishingduke12 Wrote: I can see Nova leading the league in ppg but i have a feeling their defense is going to let them down this year. Would be great to see 2 CAA teams make a deep run in the post season this year (i'm assuming JMU will)
This is one thing no one ever bothers to point out when discussing Villanova. Their offense has improved with Daniel Smith behind center but their defense is also going south and quick. Almost at a faster rate than the offense is improving, I'd say.
2016 (Andy Talley's last season)
Total D - 1st, 259.8 ypg. 25 TDs allowed.
Scoring D - 1st, 15 ppg.
2017
Total D - 33rd, 334.5 ypg. 19 TDs allowed.
Scoring D - 9th, 16.1 ppg.
2018
Total D - 16th, 312.6 ypg. 32 TDs allowed.
Scoring D - 31st, 23.4 ppg.
2019
Total D - 67th, 388.2 ypg. 44 TDs allowed.
Scoring D - 45th, 26.1 ppg.
They're consistently getting worse on the defensive side of the ball under Mark Ferrante each season.