Playing defensive back in the modern Big 12 is a martyr’s task.
You’re going to get burned, there’s no question about it — the only question is if you can pick your spots, limit the damage, and strike back at just the right moment. Gary Patterson is a defensive savant, and his game-planning is legendary, but there’s only so much a coach can do and so much a correct coverage call can prevent a touchdown. When the game’s on the line, it comes down to the athletes on the field to stop Big 12 offenses, mano-a-mano against some of the best receivers and quarterbacks in the nation.