If we can hit and wrap up instead of arm-tackling, we'll be in good shape. A lot of arm-tackling has to do with finding good angles on the ball carrier, and our second- and third- (and fourth-) stringers simply didn't have the experience to know to do that. Making a good hit and wrapping up means anticipating where that back or receiver or tight end is going to be in space fifteen yards before they're there. Could have been the difference between 45-42 and 42-38 last year. I dunno. Who knows? But that's what I think. Experience and leadership will be the difference, boys. 2005: experience and leadership. 2007: experience and leadership. Here we go in an odd-numbered year. GO DAWGS!

A big advantage, we are flying under the radar, without all the preseason hype.
I think the leadership is there.

If our D can play very good "assignment football" they will always be in position to make the tackles. They won't have to anticipate or worry about the angles. That comes from GOOD coaching.

Also believe that if we can beat UF, we can beat Tech or anybody on the schedule. UF probably IS the best team in the country.......but anybody's beatable on a given day.

I'm with Buc, the D has to prove itself to me.

Still believe 2010 is our year for a run at the NC.