I don't think we can put all the blame on Sawvel. My understanding is that Manning has been a little bored lately and got permission from Wellman to lend a hand to the defense (against Clawson's wishes). He has been working specifically with the secondary for the past two weeks trying to implement his lock down basketball defensive strategy with our DB's.
I think it could take a little time for these basketball defensive strategies to completely take root on the football field. Either way, it should not last too much longer as Manning will have to turn his defensive genius insights back to the hardwoods pretty soon.
We should applaud Wellman for having the open mindedness to allow this crossover coaching cooperation to take place.
The downside is that Wake fans have to endure the same defense in basketball and football. There are rumors that Manning may want to lend a hand to the soccer coach in the spring time so that will be interesting to watch.
I think it could take a little time for these basketball defensive strategies to completely take root on the football field. Either way, it should not last too much longer as Manning will have to turn his defensive genius insights back to the hardwoods pretty soon.
We should applaud Wellman for having the open mindedness to allow this crossover coaching cooperation to take place.
The downside is that Wake fans have to endure the same defense in basketball and football. There are rumors that Manning may want to lend a hand to the soccer coach in the spring time so that will be interesting to watch.
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