re: Ellis Johnson: Auburn defense has more 'good, solid SEC players' than his other

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In 2011, South Carolina finished 2nd in the SEC against the pass.
In 2010, South Carolina finished 10th in the SEC against the pass.
In 2009, South Carolina finished 2nd in the SEC against the pass.
In 2008, South Carolina finished 1st in the SEC against the pass.

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Yes I remember thinking that we were pretty good in the pass then I remembered that it was cause not a whole lot of teams needed to pass on us.

2011: SC finished 6th in the SEC against the run.
2010: SC finished 3rd in the SEC against the run.
2009: SC finished 5th in the SEC against the run.
2008: SC finished 7th in the SEC against the run.

So you see. The only time we were top 3 in the SEC against the rush was when were 10th in pass defense. Other than that we were mediocre in run defense.

Like I said most SC fans will agree he was a good DC but his ability to adapt in-game was non-existent. Again need I remind you of this..

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South Carolina defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson believes that hurry-up offenses are ruining college football. Johnson made some terrific points during a radio interview with Bo Mattingly. Johnson said, “One thing that has gotten into it that I’ve been pretty outspoken, that I really think is starting to deteriorate some of college football is the hurry up offenses. There is nothing wrong a pace and speeding up the play on the operation side. I get that.” “But what’s happening now with the rules is that you can snap it as soon as you want to or you can sit on it for 40 seconds, and there is no in-between.” “Canadian ball is very fast-paced, but the offense can’t sit there all day long. They have a 20 second limit. The NFL cut it out with Buffalo in the 90’s, they kind of put some cold water on it a little bit with the Colts not too many years ago. What they realized is they’re taking the game of football and turning it into soccer or lacrosse. There’s nothing wrong with those sports, but that’s not football.”

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