The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl was all about defense, only the defense that prevailed was not the expected one.
No. 6 Boise State finishes a perfect 14-0 with a 17-10 victory over No. 4 TCU.
How the game was won: Boise State's defense proved more than a match for TCU's vaunted crew, holding the Horned Frogs to just 308 yards -- 161 below their season average of 469 yards per game
Stat of the game: 36 yards. That's how many rushing yards TCU had. The Horned Frogs entered the Fiesta Bowl ranked fifth in the nation in rushing, with an average of 256.5 yards per game
Player of the game: The Boise State defense. TCU was supposed to be the defensive powerhouse -- ranking No. 1 in the nation in total defense --- but the game belonged to Broncos defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox's crew, which held the Frogs to just 308 total yards. That offense ranked No. 4 in the nation with 469 yards per game. TCU was 1 of 12 on third down.
I hate to say it, and I may be wrong, but at this stage in the recruiting season, I would say it's doubtful that we are able to pull a big name DC....will probably have to try our luck with a hot assistant coach that is ready to be given a chance at DC...hopefully CDD can evaluate young assistant coaches that are ready to be given a shot at DC
I would like to get a young guy that can shut down multiple offenses - How bout the guy from Boise State - Justin Wilcox? He has gotten very high marks for his work and a very young guy. You think CDD may have any connection out west? Doubtful but I think this kind of guy would be good.
Wilcox Bio - Broncosports.com - The Official Athletics Website Of Boise State University
Justin Wilcox - College Football Nation Blog - ESPN