Brent says,

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Defense played really well last night. I was very concerned about stopping a smash-mouth type of offense and was very pleased at the toughness and physical play by our defense that shut down their running game. Auburn was definitely a one-dimensional offense once White went out of the game, but the play by our D-line and LBs was the difference in the game.

Fortunately, almost everyone on defense returns, so hopefully this will be a much better defensive team in 2017. If OU is to make a serious run at a National Championship in 2017, the defense needs to continue to improve.
 

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Jun 5, 2001
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Our D looked good because it faced an SEC offense.

Last year Bama also had the best defense "ever"....until it faced Clemson.

Yes, they play good defense in the SEC, but they also play wretched offense.
 
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And also Auburns starting QB broke his arm on the opening drive and ended up playing that way until he left. That pretty much ended Auburns passing attack for the game. Mike just had to load the box the rest of the way. Auburns throwing game was effectively done after one drive in the game.