Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Defense wins championships keeps teams respectable

One of the reasons my worst case scenario still puts us in a winning season and the reason I remain somewhat optimistic about this year is our defense. Last year BC was 3rd in the ACC in total defense. A winning record is highly likely if they remain that strong. Over the last five seasons only one ACC team that has been among the top three in total defense had a losing record. Take a look.

2007
1. Virgina Tech (11-3)
2. Clemson (9-4)
3. Boston College (11-3)

2006
1. Virginia Tech (10-3)
2. Miami (7-6)
3. Clemson (8-5)

2005
1. Virginia Tech (11-2)
2. Miami (9-3)
3. NC State (7-5)

2004
1. NC State (5-6)
2. Virginia Tech (10-3)
3. Florida State (9-3)

2003
1. Maryland (10-3)
2. Florida State (10-3)
3. Clemson (9-4)

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