The Hokies have been on the decline defensively since 2008. In 2008, their defense only gave up a touchdown to an opposing offense 15% of all ACC drives. In 2009, it went up to 15.29%. In 2010, it went up again to 18.56%. And in 2011, it's a startling 24.07% of the time. The Hokies are giving up 22% more points per opposing drive. I think it starts at the point of attack.
Bud Foster's scheme was alien to most offensive minds when he first arrived in the ACC. He had a light defense that relied heavily on the blitz and turnovers. Now, we have 2004-2011 game footage. The Hokie defense was forcing a turnover every 4 drives in 2008. That number has climbed to one forced turnover for every 7 opposing drives in 2011. The average Hokie ACC opponent only has 11 drives in a game so basically the Hokies are only getting one and a half turnovers per game. It's a sad day for the Hokie defense.
What do you all think? Is Bud Foster losing his edge? Are the Hokies on the brink of catrastrophic failure? I think so. Tell me your opinions!
Bud Foster's scheme was alien to most offensive minds when he first arrived in the ACC. He had a light defense that relied heavily on the blitz and turnovers. Now, we have 2004-2011 game footage. The Hokie defense was forcing a turnover every 4 drives in 2008. That number has climbed to one forced turnover for every 7 opposing drives in 2011. The average Hokie ACC opponent only has 11 drives in a game so basically the Hokies are only getting one and a half turnovers per game. It's a sad day for the Hokie defense.
What do you all think? Is Bud Foster losing his edge? Are the Hokies on the brink of catrastrophic failure? I think so. Tell me your opinions!