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2022 tOSU Defense

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thackattack said:
Have watched a few Okie St games from last year, particularly focusing on their defense. No surprises, left me feeling quite optimistic about this unit.
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The Okie State defense had some pretty good numbers last season:

Scoring defense: #9 @ 18.07 points

Total defense: #5 @ 297.9 yards per game

Rushing defense: #5 at 87.6 yards per game

Passing yards allowed: #36 @ 210.8 yards per game

Team tackles for loss: #2 @ 8.1 per game

Team sacks: #1 @ 4.07 per game
 
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ScriptOhio said:


“We definitely know that we weren’t where we were supposed to be, and the term Silver Bullet is thrown around, we kind of took that for granted,” senior defensive end Zach Harrison said Thursday. “We’re taking it more personal now, we know that there was a standard that was set at Ohio State years before we were even born, and we’re the next up to hold that legacy and hold that standard. We’re taking pride in that and all of us know that’s where he need to get to.”

“We talk about that every day. We had a couple past players talk to us about it too. Being a Silver Bullet, you can’t take it for granted,” Sawyer said. “I think last year maybe we kind of just expected things to happen because it did earlier, years previously. We just expected to win. I think kind of we got complacent a little bit, and that’s why we slipped up a couple times here and there, and almost slipped up in the Rose Bowl again. I think this year we’re just taking everything more seriously and really trying to lock into every little detail.”

What could make the group special is its mix of old and young talent, with five-star sophomores Sawyer and J.T. Tuimoloau coming off the edge and Williams – who was second on the team in sacks as a true freshman – on the interior. Sawyer said that combination could be lethal for opposing offensive lines if all parties maximize their potential this offseason.

“I think the sky’s the limit. It could be something that no one’s ever seen before,” Sawyer said. “We all truly believe that as well. I think last year maybe (the freshmen) kind of got lost in the moment that we weren’t playing that much, and it kind of affected us a little bit. But we just put our head down and went back to work, and this spring you can already see it how the hard work’s paying off. I’m just really excited to see these guys get a chance too.”

“I think we already fixed that now, because we can see it in practice,” Sawyer said. “(Thursday) we had a really good day. I think towards the end of the Rose Bowl, too, you started to see quarterbacks not being able to step up in the pocket like you’re used to seeing Ohio State defensive lines do. Because obviously when you got a great defensive line, it’s hard for a quarterback to get the ball out right.

“We’re working towards being one of those defensive lines all season every snap this year, so I think you guys will see that.”

Just sayin': You look at who they have on the DL...Harrison, Sawyer, Tuimoloau, Hamilton, Vincent, Williams, Cage, Jean-Batiste, Friday, and Hall. They will have a real solid 2 deep on the OL. The sky should be the limit.
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It already was something that no one has ever seen before. Just not in a good way.

You just came off a season of being worked like Ned Beatty in Deliverance. How about you shoot for "competent" this year and worry about GOAT status some other time?
 
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Jaxbuck said:
It already was something that no one has ever seen before. Just not in a good way.

You just came off a season of being worked like Ned Beatty in Deliverance. How about you shoot for "competent" this year and worry about GOAT status some other time?
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With what looks to be one of the best offenses in the country this coming season, the defense needs to be a little better than just competent to make a serious run at a National Championship. Maybe not the GOAT but better than just competent.
 
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ScriptOhio said:
With what looks to be one of the best offenses in the country this coming season, the defense needs to be a little better than just competent to make a serious run at a National Championship. Maybe not the GOAT but better than just competent.
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Agreed.

I still have a bad feeling about the makeup of the program when I continue to see this kind of talk. Don't worry about how great you might be, start by doing your fucking job even passably well.
 
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The defense is going to be significantly better in 2022 and the DL will be the strength of the defense. Getting more "3 and outs" and turning the ball over to the offense, which gives them more opportunities to score (against a defense that had only rested for 4 plays) will only make the offense better too.
 
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ScriptOhio said:


The defense is going to be significantly better in 2022 and the DL will be the strength of the defense. Getting more "3 and outs" and turning the ball over to the offense, which gives them more opportunities to score (against a defense that had only rested for 4 plays) will only make the offense better too.
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Another way to state Day's comments would be: Last year's freshmen DL, who clearly were better than the veterans, are now physically ready to play.
 
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