AUtigersAUsome 1 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I was just beginning to wonder why we are not talking about this group. We all saw Nick Fairly's game that was incredible, but their ability to pressure MSU without stunts or blitzes was awesome. That can be a major game changer. Pressure causes errant throws as well as sacks and turnovers. This is beginning to look like a defensive and overall team strength. Oh! I almost forgot...Tracy Rocker is their coach. Chill Out! Two games in I tend to look at positives. Call me an "Idealist" if you must but Cam Newton and the D-Line performance has me even more excited about that Clemson game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SWestbrookAU Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Honestly I was worried about the D-line coming into the season. I knew we had depth but had no idea of the quality that we had in the starting rotation. My goodness Fairley was good last year but he's made a huge improvement. Blanc has played well, Goggans continues to stop the run, and Carter consistently gets pressure on the QB. Very strong D-Line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredm2012 0 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Agreed. I also like that when we start playing a lot of freshmen/rookies, there isn't a big drop off either. We might not get as consistent pressure with them, but they've certainly played fantastic for their first few games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtftiger 40 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Fairley's improvement lies in his effort being more consistent. He can play like that every game, if he'll keep his motor going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weagl1 1,789 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I thought Fairley would be the key going into the season and so far he has been great. When you have a guy in the middle that the offense has to double-team to have any chance of blocking it completely changes the game up front, just like fat boy Cody did for Alabama the last two years and Rocker did for us when he was playing. If Fairley can keep his head on straight he can be an All-American and a very wealthy man some day, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB33 1 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Fairley (obviously), Blanc and Clayton were all outstanding. Pretty well dominated the point of attack all night. State got virtually nothing between the tackles, and they (our DTs) a consistent interior push on the pass plays, too. Great, great game for those three. Whitaker's maturation will only make this group that much stronger as the year goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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