People keep bashing the offense

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(11-21-2017, 07:28 AM)reuben.ahmed Wrote: Were we having TOP problems then? I mean they're having a lot of issue with staying off the field (which is both sides of the ball fault). I would love to see what a rested defense can do vs. what we have to put out there basically every game. IMO they perform well enough given the hand they're constantly dealt.

(11-21-2017, 07:46 AM)The Caped Crusader Wrote: I think both units are to blame. Defense can't get off the field on long third downs (I don't know how many times I've seen 3rd and 8+ converted)...and just to ironically add to it, the offense can't stay on the field and convert third downs.

Offense has issues blocking.

Defense has issues tackling.

(11-21-2017, 08:25 AM)HarleyDog Wrote: Defense gets part of the blame. However T.O.P. Determines what percentage of blame they deserve.

For the last three weeks (the weeks that have seen the worst T.O.P. numbers), the opposition has had long, run the ball down our throats, opening drives/drives in the first quarter/half.  That has nothing to do with lousy offensive production.  The defense isn't gassed their first trip onto the field. Both units are not very good, is the reality.  The defense CANNOT stop the run, we CANNOT run the ball.  Maybe Minter was a bigger asset than some realize.