It's no secret Tad Boyle loves to preach defense. This past week even his boss, athletic director Rick George, joined that chorus, espousing his belief that defense wins championships as he introduced new football coach Mel Tucker.
In general, Boyle's club has played an impressive brand of basketball through its 7-1 start. But, while in years past, the Buffs often survived on the strength of their defense, these days the offense is carrying the load while the defense struggles.
It has been good enough so far, but Boyle realizes allowing opponents to shoot at least 50 percent from the floor, as the Buffs have in two of the past three games, is an unsustainable equation.