... which has effected enough second-year players that it has become a well-known, oft-expected affliction. Some guys will manage to avoid it, but most players do hit that proverbial wall at some point. Why? The main reason is opposing defenses begin to familiarize themselves better with that guy's style of play. See, the great thing about being new to a conference is that defenses aren't familiar with a player's tendencies yet. Film can only show so much—the real test comes on the field. Therefore, many times, a players speed, agility, and strength can be underestimated. That said, upon first encounter, many defenses will be a bit unprepared. However, defensive coordinators don't get paid to only watch tape, they are paid to not be foole...

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