Originally published at: https://pistolsfiringblog.com/what-defines-a-skyler-cassity-defense-at-oklahoma-state/
‘I think we’re just an aggressive, attacking style of defense.’
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Right now, if OSU finished as an average defense for 2026 then I’d call it a successful 1st year.
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Curious how this would have compared to the 2011 defense, 2012 defense, or the last couple years of Knowles’ defenses. But it seems like a lot of defenses around the country are handling otherwise elite offenses better than in the past.
The test will be, will they shut down those teams that should be shut down; limit those offenses that they should be able to limit, and keep the offense in games where it is vital to play close. Especially this first year as they learn and become a cohesive unit.
Nice write-up, thanks.
oSu
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Part of the problem is (especially the last two seasons) that we haven’t had a run game to help us keep our defense and the opposing offense off the field. We haven’t been able to have sustained drives. Being able to do that while you’re ahead by a couple of touchdowns in the 4th quarter does wonders. Even if you’re not really good defensively. I’m just hoping the OL isn’t ignored and we actually run something that isn’t predictable for the first 6-7 games of the season.
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This: “Cassity’s defense might be something a little more, well, boring. Pro Football Focus graded UNT out as the nation’s best-tackling defense…” PLEASE bring me some of that!!! I want boring good tackles instead of 6 whiffs on one play 20 times a game!! BRING THE BORING!!!
GO POKES!
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I love the sound of aggressive, attacking style of defense, something we haven’t seen much of in Stilly, but w/ a few exceptions.
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Our tackling has been below average the last 10 seasons IMO. The one exception was one of the best tacklers ever in an oSu jersey, Malcolm Rodriguez. He missed some, yes, but his form was fantastic. Wrestling is a great way to learn good technique.
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