ESPN Big XII Blog on CFS, the D and the Horns. . .

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http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/90951/despite-losses-texas-d-becoming-dominant

AUSTIN, Texas -- Charlie Strong and Vance Bedford knew they’d have to rebuild a defense before Texas would be ready to win and win big. Six games in, construction is unquestionably ahead of schedule. 

Signs of how dramatically this group’s production has been overhauled are all over the place. Even with two more losses, Texas’ defense through six games this season has exceeded the midseason production of its 2013 counterpart in every way. 
 


[+] EnlargeAP Photo/Michael ThomasThe Longhorns' record may not reflect it -- yet -- but Texas coach Charlie Strong has dramatically improved the defense in his first season.

This year’s group has given up nearly 700 fewer yards and cut its yardage rate down a full 1.3 yards per play. The Longhorns rank No. 3 nationally in pass defense, No. 4 in yards per play, No. 2 in QBR defense and No. 3 in sack rate. And they’ve done it against a far tougher schedule. 

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Wow!  That is impressive!!  Look at those rankings.  Who doesn't like Strong's defense?  How do you like it, now?  Get on board, or get out of the way.

Let's ride!  Hook 'em!

 

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Freaking nasty!