[Killer in the Sun]

Well Killer, I and the coaching staff would disagree. They have publicly stated on several occasions that this defense is better than last years. The stats and scores are indicative of that as well. I think it is hard to say the lb's this year could match up with the 2 senior led lb crew of 2012. I think the cb area would certainly go to 2012. But that is getting better every week. I think the line is better this year and senior led. I think the d ends are pretty even with 2012. The safeties are pretty close except for the experience lost in Sevik.

Joe has never publically stated that. He has only said this team is getting better.