Some defensive units excel because they are smart and fast.
The scheme they play and the team speed they bring to bear can adjust to anything the offense is doing. Other defenses intimidate. The mere physical presence they show at the point of attack is enough to keep offenses from taking them on straight ahead. If a defense is a combination of both, then you've got something special. Two straight shutouts for the Runnin' Bulldogs has GWU confident heading into its home opener Saturday night at 7 o'clock against North Greenville at Spangler Stadium.