Fun fact: When I was, like, seven, I asked my dad if every team had their Apple Cup this week. He explained that that’s just the name of this game, because it turns out Washington grows a butt-ton of apples. Also fun fact: I can’t believe it’s already the Apple Cup.
So, with all the love for the Air Raid and Minshew’s mustache, you forgot all about this whole Wazzu’s defense thing? No worries, we’re here to help:
Personnel and What to Expect
While many people — Coug fans and haters alike — expected a significant decline in the defense thanks to losses like DC Alex Grinch to Ohio State or Hercules Mata’afa, Marcellus Pippins, Robert Taylor, Frankie Luvu and more to graduation and NFL, former Minnesota head coach, Tracy Claeys, and the rest of the defense had other plans.