Clemson did not have to blitz much, their defense was pretty vanilla, but they didn't have to do anything risky to win.
Duke will blitz, it's just who they are. I've gone back and forth on how I feel about that, and how I think Brock and the offense will respond. . .and the optimist in me has won out.
I don't think Brock will process the blitz like a veteran, but I do feel he will at least get rid of the ball or scramble if needed to minimize the damage if it gets home. I also feel we may finally see a few large chunk plays tonight due to the exposure left open by the blitz. DJ just constantly got destroyed and lost massive yardage every time, but I think tonight we have the ability to actually take advantage of a defensive gamble more often than it will hurt us.
Duke will blitz, it's just who they are. I've gone back and forth on how I feel about that, and how I think Brock and the offense will respond. . .and the optimist in me has won out.
I don't think Brock will process the blitz like a veteran, but I do feel he will at least get rid of the ball or scramble if needed to minimize the damage if it gets home. I also feel we may finally see a few large chunk plays tonight due to the exposure left open by the blitz. DJ just constantly got destroyed and lost massive yardage every time, but I think tonight we have the ability to actually take advantage of a defensive gamble more often than it will hurt us.
