[DC Cat]

[quote author=Mauser link=topic=15489.msg168813#msg168813 date=1472491328]

Well our coach is in the Hall of Fame and we do have a good defense and special teams.

I think I understand the reasons for optimism about the defense in Manhattan for this year, but it is not entirely clear based upon recent performance that you have a good defense.

KSU stats from 2015, national rankings in parentheses. 

Pts/game allowed = 31.5  (93rd)
Yds/game allowed = 452  (106th)
Yds/play allowed = 6.24  (109th, tied)
Yds/rush attempt allowed = 4.41  (73rd)
Yds/pass attempt allowed = 8.2  (108th, 4-way tie0
PER allowed = 149.5  (113th)

I am sure you are looking for better numbers in 2016.
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Hey CT, I think we talked this out before, but last year was an unprecedented disappointment due to injury. We lost two of our best DBs to injury in the first four games and had young players stepping in against a pass happy league. This article lays out why the K-State faithful are optimistic about our ability to defend the pass in 2016.

http://www.bringonthecats.com/2016/8/29/...sive-backs

[DC Cat]

[quote author=Mauser link=topic=15489.msg168813#msg168813 date=1472491328]

Well our coach is in the Hall of Fame and we do have a good defense and special teams.

I think I understand the reasons for optimism about the defense in Manhattan for this year, but it is not entirely clear based upon recent performance that you have a good defense.

KSU stats from 2015, national rankings in parentheses. 

Pts/game allowed = 31.5  (93rd)
Yds/game allowed = 452  (106th)
Yds/play allowed = 6.24  (109th, tied)
Yds/rush attempt allowed = 4.41  (73rd)
Yds/pass attempt allowed = 8.2  (108th, 4-way tie0
PER allowed = 149.5  (113th)

I am sure you are looking for better numbers in 2016.
[/quote]

Hey CT, I think we talked this out before, but last year was an unprecedented disappointment due to injury. We lost two of our best DBs to injury in the first four games and had young players stepping in against a pass happy league. This article lays out why the K-State faithful are optimistic about our ability to defend the pass in 2016.

http://www.bringonthecats.com/2016/8/29/...sive-backs