Urban Meyer's aggressive approach isn't limited only to the offensive side of the ball.
Though Buckeye defenses had long been solid, dependable units in the 2000's under the direction of coordinators Mark Dantonio, Jim Heacock, and Luke Fickell, rarely did the Buckeyes find themselves amongst the nation's most feared pass rushes during that time. Even as star pass-rushers like Vernon Gholston and Cam Heyward passed through Columbus, the Silver Bullets were known more for a conservative, bend-but-don't-break pass defense more adept at stuffing the run.