The D has been decent this season but the 3rd Down D was horrible in this game. Wisconsin was 10-17 on 3rd down conversions and most of those were on scoring drives.
First half up 14-0 and we give up a 3rd down and 10 in which they score a TD on the drive
3rd quarter they convert a 3rd and 7, 3rd and 5 and 4th and 1 which sets up a FG
4th quarter give up a 3rd and 6 and 3rd and 1 for a TD drive
4th quarter give up a 3rd and 1, 3rd and 10 and score winning TD on 3rd and Goal
I have been critical of Lunney Jr. I thought the offense was efficient, moved the chains and some new wrinkles were thrown into the mix. Same result in points scored as usual.
This didn't cost us the game but this is how the season is going. Rewind and replay the Wisconsin TD at 1:35 about 3 times. Defender is in perfect position, communicated that receiver is going to middle and is in perfect position for an INT or at at worst knock the ball down. Execution..........