re: Big Game Bob got awfully cocky

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I agree with Stoops... Gary Patterson has pretty much shite on every "fast paced" offense he has faced since joining the Big 12. It is possible to coach up a defense to stop it

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you have fast linebackers and linemen that can get a push up front. if you stop these offenses on 1st down, you're golden. they become dangerous when they gain 5+ yards every time on 1st down. if you force them into obvious passing downs, they can't do what they want to do. also, you grind them out on offense so their offense stays off the field. if you can sustain 10+ play drives on those teams, they're not going to wear you out offensively with their pace of play. i think what auburn and lsu did to oregon was a perfect example of how to shut those type teams down. saban only struggles because of the types of players he recruits on defense. we'll see if he adapts accordingly