Best Defenses over the last Decade

[TigerEyes1914]

Most appearances in the Top 20 in Scoring Defense this Decade:

Ohio State .................. 8
Oklahoma ................... 7
Auburn ....................... 6
Georgia ...................... 6
LSU ........................... 6
Miami ......................... 6
Southern Cal ............... 6

Most Appearances in the Top 10 in Scoring Defense this Decade:

Auburn ..................... 5
Georgia ..................... 4
Miami ....................... 4
Oklahoma ................. 4
Ohio State ................. 4
LSU .......................... 3
Southern Cal .............. 2

Most Appearances in the Top 20 in Total Defense this Decade:

Georgia ................... 7
Oklahoma ............... 7
Auburn ................... 6
LSU ....................... 6

Most Appearances in the Top 10 in Total Defense this Decade:

LSU ........................ 5
Oklahoma ................ 4
Auburn .................... 3
Georgia .................... 3
Courtesy of StatTiger

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[WarEagle73]

Most appearances in the Top 20 in Scoring Defense this Decade:

Ohio State .................. 8
Oklahoma ................... 7
Auburn ....................... 6
Georgia ...................... 6
LSU ........................... 6
Miami ......................... 6
Southern Cal ............... 6

Most Appearances in the Top 10 in Scoring Defense this Decade:

Auburn ..................... 5
Georgia ..................... 4
Miami ....................... 4
Oklahoma ................. 4
Ohio State ................. 4
LSU .......................... 3
Southern Cal .............. 2

Most Appearances in the Top 20 in Total Defense this Decade:

Georgia ................... 7
Oklahoma ............... 7
Auburn ................... 6
LSU ....................... 6

Most Appearances in the Top 10 in Total Defense this Decade:

LSU ........................ 5
Oklahoma ................ 4
Auburn .................... 3
Georgia .................... 3
Courtesy of StatTiger

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And we did that going through a new DC every other year or so. Like I've said before DC's come and DC's go, but Auburn keeps humming right along.

:thumpsup:

[TPM]

LSU, Auburn, Georgia. Way to go SEC. Good find

[dcbl]

looks like AU has a slight edge in the SEC with UGA #2 & LSU nipping at the heels for #3

Very impressive to have 3 teams from our conference listed in the top 6 for every category and 2 lsted in the top 4 for every category :)

[Tider27]

That's awesome Auburn, you can credit those to some outstanding DC's and some solid defensive talent.

I guess the saying isn't true though, "Defense win Championships". :ph34r:

[M2J]

Im extremely surprised to not see Va Tech on there


What single season team would you all say has been the best defense of this decade?

I have to nominate 06 Va Tech, 05 Bama, 03 LSU, 04 Bama/Auburn/Va Tech

I'd say 05 Bama FTW

[Tider27]

Im extremely surprised to not see Va Tech on there


What single season team would you all say has been the best defense of this decade?

I have to nominate 06 Va Tech, 05 Bama, 03 LSU, 04 Bama/Auburn/Va Tech

I'd say 05 Bama FTW

Yeah not trying to sound like a Bama Homer, but that 05 defense ranks with the best of the last decade. Maybe even of the centuary...seriously...not trying to be a homer. :D

[TigerEyes1914]

That's awesome Auburn, you can credit those to some outstanding DC's and some solid defensive talent.

I guess the saying isn't true though, "Defense win Championships". :ph34r:

But it does win Iron Bowls! :ph34r:

[Tider27]

But it does win Iron Bowls! :ph34r:

Dang, I didn't know winning the Iron Bowl was like winning a NC now. I guess if you can't win the NC, its just as good to beat someone who has. :D

[gatorhater]

Im extremely surprised to not see Va Tech on there


What single season team would you all say has been the best defense of this decade?

I have to nominate 06 Va Tech, 05 Bama, 03 LSU, 04 Bama/Auburn/Va Tech

I'd say 05 Bama FTW

Nice...I know you'd never intentionally compliment UGA, but the same 06 Va Tech defense is the one our freshman QB led a 2nd half comeback to beat. Thanks! :laugh:

[TigerEyes1914]

Dang, I didn't know winning the Iron Bowl was like winning a NC now.

Yea the only time they are not comparable is when you aren't winning them.:closedeye

[ColonelKurtz]

Before we have an outright breakout of incest between the two Alabama fanbases, when one applies the Universal Constant-Strength of Schedule, Georgia is the head and shoulders Defensive Juggernaut of the SEC.

[Auburn]

Im extremely surprised to not see Va Tech on there


What single season team would you all say has been the best defense of this decade?

I have to nominate 06 Va Tech, 05 Bama, 03 LSU, 04 Bama/Auburn/Va Tech

I'd say 05 Bama FTW

Didn't Auburn have 28 points by the mid 2nd quarter against that defense, and 21 in the first?

EDIT: After some research...I'm not trying to dis Bama's D from '05, they were very good, but the "best defense in the last century" doesn't do this in their biggest game of the year.

Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
10:05 Auburn: TD, B Obomanu 7 YD PASS FROM B Cox (J Vaughn KICK)
7:24 Auburn: TD, K Irons 8 YD RUN (J Vaughn KICK)
4:01 Auburn: TD, B Obomanu 45 YD RUN (J Vaughn KICK)

[Tider27]

Yea the only time they are not comparable is when you aren't winning them.:closedeye

I've accepted the iron bowl losses, which are basically pretty easy...because its just one game per season. Now when it comes to winning NC's, denial..thy name is Auburn. :wink:

[jthomas666]

I've accepted the iron bowl losses, which are basically pretty easy...because its just one game per season. And you call yourself an Alabama fan? You should be ashamed of yourself. :blink:

[AUfan06]

I've accepted the iron bowl losses, which are basically pretty easy...because its just one game per season. Now when it comes to winning NC's, denial..thy name is Auburn. :wink:

i bet if you actually won one you'd crap your pants and make the biggest deal ever about it. Auburn has accepted the iron bowls too. :thumpsup:we accepted that we will always win:laugh:.....but its ok to accept perfection

[TigerEyes1914]

I've accepted the iron bowl losses...

That's right son! KNEEL before the mighty Auburn D!! :laugh:

http://www.wareaglehey.com/auburn/brodiesack.jpg

http://www.wareaglehey.com/auburn/auibpic1.jpg

http://www.sectalk.com/photoplog/images/4479/medium/1_dj_hall2.jpg

[sheluvsbama]

i bet if you actually won one you'd crap your pants and make the biggest deal ever about it. Auburn has accepted the iron bowls too. :thumpsup:we accepted that we will always win:laugh:.....but its ok to accept perfection

We don't need to behave this way. YOU do. But when you do behave this way you are telling the world what a big deal it is to you. You are leaving no doubt.:happy:

[GatorNation]

Yea the only time they are not comparable is when you aren't winning them.:closedeye

Ok, I admit...I've been really busy lately, but how in the world is Muschamp leaving Auburn for the DC job at Texas? What happened there??? Any Auburn fans willing to shed some light on this thing?

[TigerEyes1914]

He can explain it better than we can.

ESPN - Muschamp's fast track leads through Texas - College Football (http://proxy.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=3199052)

[Tider27]

There's no getting through to you guys. The point was that you don't win Championships and in your pitiful eyes, the Iron Bowl is your personal championship. Yeah we lost 6 in a row...but who gives a flying fudge? I'm not losing sleep over it and I'm still pretty damn happy on where the program is heading. :wink:

[TigerEyes1914]

Awww come on Tider! We're just playing.:happy: You know we're happy about where the Bama program is headed as well. 7 does follow 6!:laugh:

[sheluvsbama]

7 is supposed to be a lucky number. Are you guys feeling lucky? :laugh:

[GatorNation]

He can explain it better than we can.

ESPN - Muschamp's fast track leads through Texas - College Football (http://proxy.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=3199052)


yeah, I read that, and that's why I posted...

Same money, and he's claiming it's not a stepping-stone job to being a HC. So, what happened? Did the administration or Tubbs and Musch have some sort of falling out? Why uproot your family for the same job with the same money to coach in an inferior conference?

Doesn't make sense to me.

[TigerEyes1914]

Apparently he felt that the higher-ups weren't on the same page as the football staff as far as moving the program forward and he saw a program that was better suited for him. I guess that whole 'contract issue' excuse he used at that time was just a distraction. As far as I have heard, there are no hard feelings between he and CTT though.

[TigerEyes1914]

7 is supposed to be a lucky number. Are you guys feeling lucky? :laugh:

Biblically speaking 7 is the number of completion and our team is starting to look pretty complete these days!:laugh:

[CarolinaGrad07]

It surely is nice to see uga on that list, not that i didnt expect it, but it makes that VG hire more and more exciting!

[ColonelKurtz]

yeah, I read that, and that's why I posted...

Same money, and he's claiming it's not a stepping-stone job to being a HC. So, what happened? Did the administration or Tubbs and Musch have some sort of falling out? Why uproot your family for the same job with the same money to coach in an inferior conference?

Doesn't make sense to me.

Austin, Texas > Allbarn. And it ain't close. Quality of life considerations as well as seeing that the previous DC within two years had his own gig would be too. Remember, they left Miami for Auburn, culture shock to say the least. While Austin isn't Miami, it is leaps and bounds preferable to Auburn.

[TigerEyes1914]

Guess that all depends on your version of quality of life. If you want a big city type experience complete with big city traffic, crime, and cost of living then Miami or Austin is definately preferable to Auburn.

[WDavE]

Tider27,

We went through the league undefeated and still didn't get a shot at what you claim should be our goal.

Then I look at a two loss team playing and winning it this year. Unless another opportunity presents itself to us. I guess we'll just have to take heart in beating you each and every year.

It's not the best feeling but third best ain't to bad......

[CanineBacker]

Austin, Texas > Allbarn. And it ain't close. Quality of life considerations as well as seeing that the previous DC within two years had his own gig would be too. Remember, they left Miami for Auburn, culture shock to say the least. While Austin isn't Miami, it is leaps and bounds preferable to Auburn.

It might be some of that. However, by going to Texas Muscamp will be more or less have total control of that side of the ball for the first time since he became a DC. You have to remember that his previous 2 bosses (Saban and Tubbs) were basically de facto DCs, and thus exercised total veto power over anything Will wanted to do. OTOH, Mack Brown is the Reagan of college football coaches, i.e., a hands off style. My perception is that he doesn't do a lot of coaching himself. Instead he hires good staff and lets them do their thing with very little interference. Also, it seems Mack likes guys with UGA ties. He has a bunch of them on his staff.:smile:

[M2J]

Didn't Auburn have 28 points by the mid 2nd quarter against that defense, and 21 in the first?

EDIT: After some research...I'm not trying to dis Bama's D from '05, they were very good, but the "best defense in the last century" doesn't do this in their biggest game of the year.

Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
10:05 Auburn: TD, B Obomanu 7 YD PASS FROM B Cox (J Vaughn KICK)
7:24 Auburn: TD, K Irons 8 YD RUN (J Vaughn KICK)
4:01 Auburn: TD, B Obomanu 45 YD RUN (J Vaughn KICK)



So are you Cow college fans gonna name a better defense this decade? Or are you gonna brag about 28pts in a bad game (which isnt a lot), where the offense couldn't stay on the field whatsoever. If that D had even this year's Bama O, they may have won a title.

[The Ramp]

best defense of the decade...i'd go with 03 lsu with 04 aub in a close second

best defense i ever saw was 92 bama

[M2J]

I'd put 03 LSU as my 2nd best of the decade. They were awesome.

[bulldawg]

Before we have an outright breakout of incest between the two Alabama fanbases, when one applies the Universal Constant-Strength of Schedule, Georgia is the head and shoulders Defensive Juggernaut of the SEC.


I disagree with you on this one. I bleed red and black but LSU has a stifleing D that puts serious pressure on offenses with blitz, blitz, and more blitz. I really feel LSU's D won them their NC this year. Georgia is very good but we don't get that constant pressure on the QB like LSU does on a consistant basis.

[ColonelKurtz]

I disagree with you on this one. I bleed red and black but LSU has a stifleing D that puts serious pressure on offenses with blitz, blitz, and more blitz. I really feel LSU's D won them their NC this year. Georgia is very good but we don't get that constant pressure on the QB like LSU does on a consistant basis.

Sorry fellow Dawg but with you are incorrect...

Conference Statistics (http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/2007/Internet/conf%20stats/2007000000911TD.HTML)

LSU didn't sack the QB as you seem to believe. The true beauty of the LSU D this past season was its ability to shut down the opposition when they needed to. No D today can be stifling on every down but the LSU unit denied opponents much of anything in the way of yardage after contact. The Tigers tackled very well and rarely missed assignments. Fact is, LSU didn't blitz but relied upon its Front 4 to generate pressure just as UGA did. Re-watch the games and you'll see for yourself.

[Dmldawg782]

Good read. Surprised to see TENN not on the list much as Chavis usually has his boys ready to play.

[reese]

lsu's defense the year they beat uga in the SECCG was the best ive seen recently. david greene had no time to think. it was very frustrating to watch.

[The Ramp]

Sorry fellow Dawg but with you are incorrect...

Conference Statistics (http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/2007/Internet/conf%20stats/2007000000911TD.HTML)

LSU didn't sack the QB as you seem to believe. The true beauty of the LSU D this past season was its ability to shut down the opposition when they needed to. No D today can be stifling on every down but the LSU unit denied opponents much of anything in the way of yardage after contact. The Tigers tackled very well and rarely missed assignments. Fact is, LSU didn't blitz but relied upon its Front 4 to generate pressure just as UGA did. Re-watch the games and you'll see for yourself.

yeah...the problem with pelini was his resistance to blitz. he did occassionaly but no where near the defenses of muschamp and saban. personally, i'm glad he's gone.