Although it's a clich , it conveys truth. Oklahoma's 13-2 victory against Florida State in the Orange Bowl game provided dramatic evidence. Defense does win championships. Although it's a clich , it conveys truth. Oklahoma's 13-2 victory against Florida State in the Orange Bowl game provided dramatic evidence.
Defense does win championships.
Shanle is among a half-dozen returning starters on a defense that didn't meet expectations last season. The Cornhuskers ranked 26th nationally in both scoring and total defense. And they contributed to Nebraska's falling short of the national championship expectations created by its No.1 ranking in pre-season polls. The responsibility was shared, of course. Losses at Oklahoma and Kansas State couldn't be placed entirely on the shoulders of the defense.