At the apex of Arizona State head coach Todd Graham’s attacking defensive scheme is the capability of his secondary unit.
The group’s ability to maintain consistent coverage in man-to-man situations enables Graham to wage an aggressive rush at the line of scrimmage. Although, with an assortment of new faces within and around the secondary this year, Graham and defensive coordinator Keith Patterson have directed a more conservative approach.
Externally, there’s varied opinions regarding how the shift has worked out thus far—the statistics favor one view rather clearly. Internally, however, there’s not much debate.
ASU’s coaches and players will hold themselves accountable for breakdowns in pass coverage to this point.