Gophers expect a ‘violent’ defense, but how much blitzing should fans expect?

Aggressive style, but with caution

The Gophers defense will be aggressive this season, but it won’t be blitzing as much as it did last year. That’s according to head coach P.J. Fleck, who said he wants his team to be more disciplined and less predictable on defense.

That doesn’t mean Georgia won’t bring pressure. In fact, Fleck said he expects them to be more creative in how they bring pressure. But he also wants them to be more selective in when they blitz.

What to expect from the Gophers defense in 2023

Here are some things to expect from the Gophers defense in 2023:

• More pressure from the front four.
• More exotic blitzes.
• Less predictable blitzing.
• A more disciplined defense overall.

How much blitzing should fans expect?

It’s tough to say exactly how much blitzing fans should expect from the Gophers defense in 2023. Fleck said he wants to be more creative and less predictable, but he also wants to be disciplined.

Ultimately, the amount of blitzing will depend on the game situation. If the Gophers are in a close game, they may be more likely to blitz. If they have a big lead, they may be more likely to play it safe.

One thing is for sure: the Gophers defense will be aggressive. Fleck has made that clear. But he also wants his team to be smart and disciplined. So, while fans can expect to see some blitzing, it won’t be as much as it was last year.