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Improving Memphis defense preparing for fast-paced Houston offense

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 21, 2018 6:41 PM CT | Published: November 21, 2018 6:05 PM CT
<strong>Linebacker Curtis Akins (7) is one of only four seniors contributing to the Tigers defense. Defensive coordinator Chris Ball credits Akins and senior Jackson Dillon as leaders who have helped refocus the defense after it struggled earlier this season.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)

Linebacker Curtis Akins (7) is one of only four seniors contributing to the Tigers defense. Defensive coordinator Chris Ball credits Akins and senior Jackson Dillon as leaders who have helped refocus the defense after it struggled earlier this season. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)

Memphis defensive coordinator Chris Ball sat down to watch film of the Houston-Tulane game a week ago and wondered if he would have to abandon his game plan – a strategy developed over months.

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Jonah Jordan

Jonah Jordan

Jonah Jordan was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from the University of Memphis and has covered the Memphis Tigers for three years. When he's not writing, he enjoys golfing and eating barbecue.

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