Linebackers lowkey good

#1
LittleVol

LittleVol

Of course I can help you, Coach Heupel.
Joined
Oct 10, 2014
Messages
19,822
Likes
33,420
#1
The addition of Juwan Mitchell was crucial to this defense.
1) He's ever bit as good as the kid now at Bama that we lost.
2) He's a veteran guy.

As I was telling Eastnknox865, Garland has carved out a role on this defense. Really athletic dude that is getting better at LB with every rep. BJM said today that he will be a big factor for our defense this year. And I saw this happening as far back as spring. Because he was the best defender out there.

Now you throw in Jeremy Banks who has experience and Morvin Joseph that also super talented and you can use these guys and their talents situationally.

Willis now has time to sit and learn as a frosh along with Mohan...
Because Page and Beasley have played as well and are factors.

MLB J Mitchell 6'2 226, S Page 6'2 225
WLB K Garland 6'1 225, J Banks 6'1 230
- with Joseph and Mohan having pass rushing packages, while Willis can sit and learn without pressure how to call the defense.

That's as an athletic group we've had in a while.
 
  • Like
Reactions: uvavol, HeadVol77, rbjnet and 39 others
#3
#3
LittleVol said:
The addition of Juwan Mitchell was crucial to this defense.
1) He's ever bit as good as the kid now at Bama that we lost.
2) He's a veteran guy.

As I was telling Eastnknox865, Garland has carved out a role on this defense. Really athletic dude that is getting better at LB with every rep. BJM said today that he will be a big factor for our defense this year. And I saw this happening as far back as spring. Because he was the best defender out there.

Now you throw in Jeremy Banks who has experience and Morvin Joseph that also super talented and you can use these guys and their talents situationally.

Willis now has time to sit and learn as a frosh along with Mohan...
Because Page and Beasley have played as well and are factors.

MLB J Mitchell 6'2 226, S Page 6'2 225
WLB K Garland 6'1 225, J Banks 6'1 230
- with Joseph and Mohan having pass rushing packages, while Willis can sit and learn without pressure how to call the defense.

That's as an athletic group we've had in a while.
Click to expand...

Man, if the LB corp can step up and just hold their own, our D might surprise a few folks this year. We hope.
 
  • Like
Reactions: rbjnet, Peanut, VolSoldier4lyfe and 15 others
#8
#8
LittleVol said:
The addition of Juwan Mitchell was crucial to this defense.
1) He's ever bit as good as the kid now at Bama that we lost.
2) He's a veteran guy.

As I was telling Eastnknox865, Garland has carved out a role on this defense. Really athletic dude that is getting better at LB with every rep. BJM said today that he will be a big factor for our defense this year. And I saw this happening as far back as spring. Because he was the best defender out there.

Now you throw in Jeremy Banks who has experience and Morvin Joseph that also super talented and you can use these guys and their talents situationally.

Willis now has time to sit and learn as a frosh along with Mohan...
Because Page and Beasley have played as well and are factors.

MLB J Mitchell 6'2 226, S Page 6'2 225
WLB K Garland 6'1 225, J Banks 6'1 230
- with Joseph and Mohan having pass rushing packages, while Willis can sit and learn without pressure how to call the defense.

That's as an athletic group we've had in a while.
Click to expand...
That group may excite you but it scares me to death. One injury and we could be in trouble. Beasley is a safety converted to LB, Joseph is supper talented but is a high school pass rusher with the size of a LB. There are a lot a question marks at this position.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: MontyPython, GritNGrind1906, AppStVol and 2 others
#9
#9
LittleVol said:
The addition of Juwan Mitchell was crucial to this defense.
1) He's ever bit as good as the kid now at Bama that we lost.
2) He's a veteran guy.

As I was telling Eastnknox865, Garland has carved out a role on this defense. Really athletic dude that is getting better at LB with every rep. BJM said today that he will be a big factor for our defense this year. And I saw this happening as far back as spring. Because he was the best defender out there.

Now you throw in Jeremy Banks who has experience and Morvin Joseph that also super talented and you can use these guys and their talents situationally.

Willis now has time to sit and learn as a frosh along with Mohan...
Because Page and Beasley have played as well and are factors.

MLB J Mitchell 6'2 226, S Page 6'2 225
WLB K Garland 6'1 225, J Banks 6'1 230
- with Joseph and Mohan having pass rushing packages, while Willis can sit and learn without pressure how to call the defense.

That's as an athletic group we've had in a while.
Click to expand...

No doubt LB play is key. Lots of depth and experience up front, solid 6-7 kids in the back end. Not nearly as worried about our defense as I was last Spring.
 
  • Like
Reactions: orangebloodgmc and Smokey19rt
#11
#11
LittleVol said:
The addition of Juwan Mitchell was crucial to this defense.
1) He's ever bit as good as the kid now at Bama that we lost.
2) He's a veteran guy.

As I was telling Eastnknox865, Garland has carved out a role on this defense. Really athletic dude that is getting better at LB with every rep. BJM said today that he will be a big factor for our defense this year. And I saw this happening as far back as spring. Because he was the best defender out there.

Now you throw in Jeremy Banks who has experience and Morvin Joseph that also super talented and you can use these guys and their talents situationally.

Willis now has time to sit and learn as a frosh along with Mohan...
Because Page and Beasley have played as well and are factors.

MLB J Mitchell 6'2 226, S Page 6'2 225
WLB K Garland 6'1 225, J Banks 6'1 230
- with Joseph and Mohan having pass rushing packages, while Willis can sit and learn without pressure how to call the defense.

That's as an athletic group we've had in a while.
Click to expand...

This is just hopium man. HT was a boss. Mitchell seems like a solid starter who is a bit one dimensional in his playstyle. Definitely a good pickup, but let's face facts: our defense is likely going to be terrible this year. We lost more talent this year than we have in recent memory... maybe for any team. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the combination with our new offensive style results in 30+ ppg being given up.
 
  • Like
Reactions: MontyPython
#13
#13
kmkemp11 said:
This is just hopium man. HT was a boss. Mitchell seems like a solid starter who is a bit one dimensional in his playstyle. Definitely a good pickup, but let's face facts: our defense is likely going to be terrible this year. We lost more talent this year than we have in recent memory... maybe for any team. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the combination with our new offensive style results in 30+ ppg being given up.
Click to expand...
If I can keep auto correct from changing that to "hoping" I'll have added a new word to my vocabulary.
 
  • Like
Reactions: VolNExile, VolnJC, Mikevol1964 and 1 other person
#16
#16
LittleVol said:
The addition of Juwan Mitchell was crucial to this defense.
1) He's ever bit as good as the kid now at Bama that we lost.
2) He's a veteran guy.

As I was telling Eastnknox865, Garland has carved out a role on this defense. Really athletic dude that is getting better at LB with every rep. BJM said today that he will be a big factor for our defense this year. And I saw this happening as far back as spring. Because he was the best defender out there.

Now you throw in Jeremy Banks who has experience and Morvin Joseph that also super talented and you can use these guys and their talents situationally.

Willis now has time to sit and learn as a frosh along with Mohan...
Because Page and Beasley have played as well and are factors.

MLB J Mitchell 6'2 226, S Page 6'2 225
WLB K Garland 6'1 225, J Banks 6'1 230
- with Joseph and Mohan having pass rushing packages, while Willis can sit and learn without pressure how to call the defense.

That's as an athletic group we've had in a while.
Click to expand...
I’ve heard from multiple media that Beasely should have had an opportunity to start over Crouch in the past but, you know…recruiting promises and all that
 
  • Like
Reactions: LittleVol
#17
#17
RockyTopTexas said:
Correct. If we putting up 45 we giving up 45
Click to expand...
You keep saying this. I welcome difference of opinion, but you never really explain your point.
Just doom and gloom.

What was our defensive problems last year?
How do they effect this season?
You realize offense was the biggest problem last year right? Them not having the ability to score put pressure on an a defense that was under coached. Especially d-line.
 
  • Like
Reactions: "The Truth", BIGAL27, igotworms and 4 others
#20
#20
kmkemp11 said:
This is just hopium man. HT was a boss. Mitchell seems like a solid starter who is a bit one dimensional in his playstyle. Definitely a good pickup, but let's face facts: our defense is likely going to be terrible this year. We lost more talent this year than we have in recent memory... maybe for any team. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the combination with our new offensive style results in 30+ ppg being given up.
Click to expand...
Although I am concerned about the defense the only player from last years defense that was close to being good was HT that's it. The defensive line should be better as well as the secondary. Linebackers is a major concern but they will probably play 4-2-5
 
#22
#22
Eastknox865 said:
Although I am concerned about the defense the only player from last years defense that was close to being good was HT that's it. The defensive line should be better as well as the secondary. Linebackers is a major concern but they will probably play 4-2-5
Click to expand...
Pass D from that group will improve from last year I have zero doubt
 
  • Like
Reactions: Rockyjr and Eastknox865
#23
#23
T2P_Priceless said:
I’ve heard from multiple media that Beasely should have had an opportunity to start over Crouch in the past but, you know…recruiting promises and all that
Click to expand...
Crouch was much better suited for OLB. He showed good promise there.
Beasley had all season to unseat him or Banks. It never happened.
Him being gone all spring didnt help his chances. Beasley was a physical dude in HS. I like to see him emerge as a real option.
 
  • Like
Reactions: T2P_Priceless
#24
#24
LittleVol said:
Crouch was much better suited for OLB. He showed good promise there.
Beasley had all season to unseat him or Banks. It never happened.
Him being gone all spring didnt help his chances. Beasley was a physical dude in HS. I like to see him emerge as a real option.
Click to expand...
He had all season but people inside the program have said he should have been starting. That’s directly from Swain
 
  • Like
Reactions: LittleVol
#25
#25
LittleVol said:
You keep saying this. I welcome difference of opinion, but you never really explain your point.
Just doom and gloom.

What was our defensive problems last year?
How do they effect this season?
You realize offense was the biggest problem last year right? Them not having the ability to score put pressure on an a defense that was under coached. Especially d-line.
Click to expand...
So we need to stop comparing to last year. There was a different offense supporting it. You need to think big 12 football. Those defenses get points put up in them because the offense of those teams score a lot of points( okstate, Baylor, OU) the defense can be good but it will always have points scored in it. So when comparing to last years team. This current defense will give up more points and yards
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top