Defending an old-school attack takes old-school tactics.
Houston’s defense has the tough task of limiting a vaunted Navy triple-option on Saturday that has boosted the Midshipmen to No. 24 in the AP Poll.
That won’t be easy.
“Upfront, those guys are real tough,” said senior defensive lineman Aymiel Fleming of the Midshipmen. “Running backs run hard, quarterbacks run hard. They are a good team.”
The 8-2 (6-1 American Athletic Conference) Midshipmen average 37.6 points per game, good for 13th in the FBS. Their option-offense, led by senior quarterback Malcolm Perry, goes through a physical offensive line that makes a point of blocking in open space and punching defenders in the mouth.