News and Notes for Oct. 31
How Providence's defense has stacked up under Ed Cooley, Noah Horchler's offensive adjustment, Quante Berry and Christ Essandoko get an early test next weekend, and more.
It’s no secret at this point that Providence took a step back defensively last year. The Friars had been rock-solid on the defensive side of the ball once Ed Cooley was able to fully ingratiate players he brought into the program. Last season’s 74th national ranking in defensive efficiency (per Ken Pomeroy) marked the first time in six years that PC was…