FOOTBALL Quick thoughts on Cal's defense

[Jay G. Tate]

Watched Cal's game against UC Davis.

• They played poorly in the first half, were much better in the second.
• Formula for improvement was big uptick in blitz frequency.
• They picked three balls after halftime. All three were a function of QB pressure.
• I think their best player is LB #0. He's smart and willing. Reminds me of Eugene Asante.
• The DEs are solid and play very hard, but Auburn has at least three guys better than them.
• Defense is very shape-shifty. LBs become overhangs all the time. The front shifts pre-snap probably half the time.
• DBs don't look very good to me. They overpursued vs run a lot.
• Their second-best player (at least on this day) was DT #88, who transferred from Wisconsin. High motor. Pat Sims clone.
• Position grades: DL B, LB A-, DB C+

 

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