DTN Wednesday Open Thread - Defensive Non-Starter to Make the Biggest Impact
by Seth C
on Jul 30, 2008 10:00 AM CDT
We take a look at the defense and I want to know which non-starter from last year (we'll use the starters from the Virginia game) is going to make the biggest impact for the Red Raiders and why. Take your pick of any of the newcomers.
Since Bront Bird didn't start last year, I'm going to go with Bird. I think he has the size, speed and instincts to be a real force on the strong side linebacker spot. Texas Tech has needed a difference maker playing linebacker for quite some time, a guy who knows how to play the run and being a former safety, I think he's certainly adept at dropping back in coverage.
I'm tempted to also put Sesay or Fehoko in this spot, but I think Bird has the chance to make the biggest impact. Real close to putting in Sesay.
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I voted for Dixon, mainly because I think a lot of teams are going to test the run defense early on. If he only plays as well as he did in 2005, it’ll be great, but he’s probably better now than he was then.
Bird would probably be my #2 guess.
After all is said and done, more is said than done.
by ayleein on Jul 30, 2008 11:01 AM CDT 0 recs
Dixon
I chose Dixon because I saw what he did in the spring game. He gave the OL & QB’s problems all day. I haven’t seen Sesay against our OL, so I can’t really make a judgment on him. I think that Dixon and Sesay, along with our improved DL will put pressure on the QB’s and force some mistakes which will set up or LB’s and DB’s to make some nice plays.
by djollie111 on Jul 30, 2008 1:25 PM CDT 0 recs
As i mentioned in another comment, i don’t think it’s going to be a linemen because there are so many of them that could prove to be impact players. I don’t think any of them are every down players though I think Perry, Dixon, and Sesay all show the potential (along with whitlock and howard) to be one hell of a front 4 next year.
I put in the lone vote for Moore, since he was the only included cornerback in the set. I think the side opposite Wall will be tested early and often and he’s going to have a lot of chances for interceptions, breakups, and tackles. Look for the player starting at CB #2 to have big games against SMU and Kansas State as indicators of the potential for the rest of the season: Both teams that will air the ball out but don’t have a 2nd receiver that can create as much room as those at Oklahoma, UT, and maybe Kansas.
by kayakyakr on Jul 30, 2008 2:28 PM CDT 0 recs
you're right
I should have also added B. Nickerson and/or P. Richardson to the list. That’s a really good point about SMU, I think they just have E. Sanders and from I recall about my previews, Nevada, Eastern Washington and UMass were all replacing veteran receivers. Granted, it’s not the same competition as SMU or K-State. Luckily, I think both corners will get tested against EWU and UMass.
Go Raiders . . .
by Seth C on
Jul 30, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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Dixon
I had to vote for Dixon. I watched him play when he was a freshman and he was a standout player. He should be even better in a rotation where he can keep his legs fresh.
by faunchin on Jul 30, 2008 2:59 PM CDT 0 recs
Fehoko
I have to go with Fehoko. Although I have seen very little of him on the field, he is touted as a serious playmaker. Also, I heard that he was the “Crabtree” of the defense, meaning, during Thursday night football scrimmages Fehoko stood out on defense like Crabtree did on offense during his red-shirt year.
by CoachT on Jul 30, 2008 3:48 PM CDT 0 recs
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