Thinking back to early season, and those Buffalo and Ball State losses, it was clear that Noah Keller wasn't at 100%.  Starting with Temple, though, Noah has been an absolute beast.  I don't know if we fully appreciate what we've seen over the past three games, but basically a guy averaging 15 tackles a game, forced fumbles, and a possessed mentality that would not let OU lose.  What said it all at the end of Temple was Bernard Pierce walking off dazed and bloody.  Mr. Pierce met Mr. Keller.  Sit down, Bernard.  Crush Miami and nail down MAC Defensive Player of the Year.

BTW, The defense has taken a lot of deserved criticism, but keep in mind that basically a 1st team MAC performer (Hyuhn) was replaced by a former walkon; a safety leading the league in pass breakups and also probably an all-MAC performer (Xavier Hughes) replaced by another former walkon (Kristoff).  At full strength it is a D that holds Marshall to a lone score.

Keller is EVERYWHERE. Behind the line. Opposite side of the field. Down field. Last night I saw him on a receiver after the receiver got behing the DB. Hes in my fridge when I want an apple. Hes delivering chinese food. Hes in the elevator at work. Hes friggin EVERYWHERE.

Of course, Keller is a beast! I also liked the return to form (IMO) of Gerald Moore. He was all over the place and made same outstanding plays.