BEST COLLEGE DEFENSE OF ALL TIME

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    2001-Miami (Florida) (Big East)
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    The defense was extremely fast and hard hitting. They allowed only 9.4 points per game and also led the nation with a remarkable 45 takeaways.

    The defensive line featured Jerome McDougle, Vince Wilfork, William Joseph, and Andrew Johnson, all N.F.L. players. 



    The linebackers, John Vilma, D.J. Williams, and Chris Campbell were among the best in the nation.

    The secondary, led by Ed Reed, was one of the best of all time and numbered at least 6 N.F.L. players on its roster. 



    The Canes special teams were also exceptional and possessed great speed. Phillip Bucannon was one of the most dangerous punt returners in the nation that year and Miami could block kicks as well.

    A remarkable stat about the 2001 Canes is the fact that they scored 11 non-offensive touchdowns while their defense allowed only 13. It was a truly amazing display of dominance for a team to score within a couple of touchdowns of what their defense allowed FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON without their explosive and very talented offense ever taking the field.
     

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