Analysis: Breaking down Tigers’ defensive improvement in past 3 games
“The complementary ball that we’re playing offensively and defensively and us getting them out on some third downs is a critical factor,” said defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre, seen here in March. “Our offense keeping the ball and keeping us well-rested. A lot of credit goes to that too.” (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The defense is trending upward in the final games of the season for the second consecutive year.
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Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.
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