When Taiwan Mullen played last year

[TomEric4756]

He had an impact.

“Mullen received the highest run support grade for a Power 5 DB since 2019 with a 93.3 rating last season.”

https://saturdaytradition.com/india...n-support-grade-from-pff-for-a-db-since-2019/

I wish Mullen a return to All American honors this season.

Our SR laden DB two deep should have an outstanding season with Mathews’ and Mullen’s leadership.

 

[vesuvius13]

IU is loaded at DB with Mullen, Williams, Mathews, N Pierre, Fitzgerald along with promising players like Haynes, Sanguinetti, Bonds, Te. Mullen, and others I have missed. Avoiding injury this year with players rotating in to give starters a rest in games will go a long way to avoid last season.

 

[TomEric4756]

IU is loaded at DB with Mullen, Williams, Mathews, N Pierre, Fitzgerald along with promising players like Haynes, Sanguinetti, Bonds, Te. Mullen, and others I have missed. Avoiding injury this year with players rotating in to give starters a rest in games will go a long way to avoid last season.

IU’s DB unit should be among the best in the BiG. Traditionally talent laden OSU and PSU don’t have the same depth of experience. Iowa’s best got drafted. This group should lead IU’s defense to a national top tier 3rd down defensive efficiency ranking.

I expect Illini QBs to be stymied on 3rd down in the season opener.

 

[Rockport Zebra]

I have noticed that most of the powerful teams that win the big bowls have great DB playmakers. This is the first information I have seen that gives me hope for the season. Getting off the field with 3 and out consistently would be huge.

 

[vesuvius13]

With consistent pressure on the QB with our front, the DBs could have big year. The D front could also benefit from the DBs making QBs hold on to the ball longer and not trusting themselves.

 

[Hoosiers Rising]

IU’s DB unit should be among the best in the BiG. Traditionally talent laden OSU and PSU don’t have the same depth of experience. Iowa’s best got drafted. This group should lead IU’s defense to a national top tier 3rd down defensive efficiency ranking.

I expect Illini QBs to be stymied on 3rd down in the season opener.

If they don’t just run the ball down our throats.

 

[Sir_Saucy]

A solid DB crew doesn't hold up for 6+ seconds of coverage every play

 

[vesuvius13]

A solid DB crew doesn't hold up for 6+ seconds of coverage every play

Hence, changing DCs and I guarantee coach Allen will bring heat on the QB along with coach Wilt when he takes over defensive play calling in another year or two.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

If they don’t just run the ball down our throats.

Cool it down Eeyore….

 

[TomEric4756]

If they don’t just run the ball down our throats.

I think that is why Wilt and Randolph were hired, to minimize yards per carry, as much as improved pass rush.

Many of CTA’s blitzes are run blitzes, looking for TFL.

 

[vesuvius13]

I think that is why Wilt and Randolph were hired, to minimize yards per carry, as much as improved pass rush.

Many of CTA’s blitzes are run blitzes, looking for TFL.

I agree and with the players brought in from portal are to make the front even better too on running and pass rushers. I hope between the new coaches and the players makes IU's front much better on pass rushing and stopping the run.