Originally Posted by
the_real_MSU_is_us
This is very dumb.
We had 3 first round draft picks. So did Clemson, so did Alabama. But they had more defenders drafters late, and they had more drafted in the next few years. Ie, Clemson and Bama had the same elite talent but more talent and depth behind them. Moreover, Clemson and Bama had elite offenses helping them out too- ours did it with a 3 and out as their only rest. Lastly, Lupoi and pretty good DCs in their own right.
For Shoop to have. A better defense than Clemson or Bama was impressive as hell.