There is good cause for optimism with a defense that returns an impressive group of linebackers and defensive backs, but most commentators have been glossing over the defensive line while hyping up the potential of the WVU defense. So what is the deal with this year's defensive line?
For starters there is a new coach. Out is Tom Bradley who accepted an offer to coach at UCLA, and in is Bruce Tall who is back for his second go around with WVU. The players seem to have responded to Tall's coaching a fact that has been noted by WVU players who do not play defensive line.