It employs no trick play or a phenomenal, secret athlete. Offense wins games. Defense wins championships. And Hanna seems to know a thing or two about winning championships. With a new season, new players, new staff and a new attitude, the Lobo defense plans to dominate every game from opening night forward.
Domination begins with the defensive line.
Thus far, the defensive line has shown good progress in adapting to our new style and scheme. We have good size and strength across our defensive line, which is good for us. The 1997 Lobo defense will bring back the traditional 4-3 defense used through Monahans' glory years. This change will affect the defensive line more in the area of attitude as opposed to the formation. Coach Charles Quintela is in charge of the defensive tackles while Coach Dick Doege works with the defensive ends.