It's a new year...but we weren't finished with the last one yet—at least as far as this series is concerned. Today we'll grade out the defense and while they'll benefit from a post-bowl grading I simply cannot forget some of the sins of the past. I'd make a terrible priest.
Defensive Line
Boise State finished the year ranked 9th in the country in rush defense and a lot of that belongs on the résumés of the D-line. Allowing just 3.4 yards per attempt is respectable...especially given the fact that the Broncos faced TWO triple-option teams this year (and every year.