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(04-28-2021 01:59 PM)ladeda Wrote:  

(04-28-2021 01:24 PM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  Actually, I think the difference between elite and otherwise is the play of our QB. That said, at the risk of splitting hairs the defense still had some moments that was not dominant. We also played many teams with suspect offenses. IMO, the defense this year can be better - not by leaps and bounds - but I meant that any drop off on offense could be offset by a deeper talented defense. Especially across the DLine - getting after the QB should be much improved this year.

Didn't Fick say something recently about wanting to get after the QB more this year? With Sanders/Vann off the edge-- and then guys like Wodtly/BRiggs--- I think UC is going to be looking to bring it with their front 3 (4) this year. I know Tress said something about not taking the Bearcats out from what they do best (3-3-5), but I can definitely see some 4-2-5 looks, and overall more pressure coming from the DLine. 29 sacks last year, and I'd love to see them improve on that total.

That is correct. I believe he spoke to that after one of the Spring practices or the Spring game.