Year Rush TDs Allowed Yards/carry allowed National Rank
2004 13 3.21 21
2005 15 3.80 47
2006 14 3.42 31
2007 24 3.92 51
2008 (so far) 41 6.65 120
By the way, those 41 touchdowns are eleven more than the next closest team, San Diego State, with 30.
What the heck happened? Personnel? Coaching? Both? Last year's TDs allowed could have been an early warning of decline, but the yards/carry average is pretty close to the average under Doba.
If you happen to find the WSU rush defense, or have a clue that leads to its recovery, please contact the Pullman Police Department at (509) 334-0802.