The GT is where I was looking at what realistically IL could become under that system. And I just watched that one game, so not a GT expert, but I came away thinking they won because of their defense. The offense did just enough on their own and helped the defense stay fresh.
The more and more I get into it, I keep coming away with having no issues with our current O and D systems. It is more to do with the players execution. That is either the result of talent or teaching ability. We have both those negatives PLUS lacking the ability to make in game coaching decisions. Not a good combo
I have less issues with the O(I think it's just Rod's inexperience with calling plays and general coordinating).
I have a ton of issues with the D. Lovie's defenses down the stretch during his Bears tenure post-SB were mediocre to arguably modestly above average. I don't think the system works at the college level and nearly 5 years of it haven't swayed me. The weird staffing vacancy and Lovie "owning the mess" by making himself the DC kind of feels like a slap in the face to fans. He didn't have trouble filling the DC position I the NFL... there was no one he wanted to fill the position?? To me it screams ego which is so out of character for Lovie. He doesn't seem the same. Maybe the game has passed his system up or who knows what...????
I'm tired of hearing how beat up our D is. I know we have injuries, but other teams defend better with less.