(02-06-2018, 01:08 PM)Cred link Wrote:[quote author=BobK link=topic=18683.msg223258#msg223258 date=1517945835]
Hey 2 days until the new season lets be happy
AMEN. Let's move forward.
Bob, considering that we've just lost two outstanding defensive players in Noll and Sorenson, I'd be interested in knowing the basis of your belief that the D will be better this year.
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We have great young talent in a strong sophomore class, and more importantly, we now have a coaching staff that can actually teach our young players how to play defense. While we will undoubtedly miss Bessie and Kylie, and not be able to replace their level of production, I think the overall defense as a whole will be better than the overall defense last year. While we started strong on defense in the first half of Pac-12 play, we ended up actually with only a .965 fielding percentage in conference play, which was middle of the pack. In particular, I think continued development of defense at 3B could really improve this year's D.