What we learned about Linfield in week 4...

Wildcat Defense up there with best:  After holding the Spartans to 76 yards of offense, including -3 in the first half, it became clear on Saturday that the Linfield defense is going to destroy any offense that doesn't have top-ten talent for its personnel.  When you look at what the defenses for Mount Unions and UW-Whitewaters of the world in games like this, they put up similar defensive numbers as Linfield did on Saturday.  A very good sign for the Wildcat D, to be sure.          

Offense still has some kinks to work out:  While the Wildcat offense is still averaging 56 points and 578.3 yards per game, which is among the best in the nation, there are still a lot of kinks to work out.  Josh Yoder has thrown four interceptions in the past two games, and on Saturday seemed to be indecisive with his footwork and decision-making on the zone-read at times.  Linfield's offensive line faced some issues with pass blocking against the Spartans defense, and #11 PLU comes to town with a far superior defense to Case Western's.  Yoder and Linfield's offensive line will have to be on their A-game against PLU, as well at the rest of their schedule.  

Tough match-ups coming up on schedule:  Looking at the Northwest conference this season, Linfield is not going to be able to coast through the rest of the league after their opening match-up with #11 PLU.  They'll have to play on the road against Willamette, a team threatening to break into the top-25.  They will also end the regular season with a road game against Pacific (OR), a team that is not only 3-0 on the season, but looking very good on both sides of the ball.  Granted, this Linfield team is more than talented enough to win all those games and have an undefeated regular season once again, but it would be unwise to sleep on Willamette and Pacific (OR).