When David Gibbs was hired to coordinate the Texas Tech defense prior to the 2015 season, he immediately began to talk about the importance of forcing turnovers. And in the three-plus seasons since, his defense has significantly improved in that area.
In the three years prior to Gibbs’ arrival, Texas Tech forced a total of 35 turnovers. But in the last three seasons, the Red Raiders have forced 67 turnovers, an increase of 32 takeaways.
While no one will complain about a defense that consistently takes the ball away from the opponent, there can be a danger in relying too heavily on turnovers considering their randomness.