New Memphis defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre focusing on flexibility
Memphis defensive back T.J. Carter strips the ball from Temple quarterback Todd Centeio during their game on Oct. 12, 2019, in Philadelphia. Carter returns to the Tigers’ roster this season as a senior. (Chris Szagola/Associated Press file)
The Tigers’ unit improved substantially last season, but his strategy has to account for the speed of the offense, and the added wrinkle of the pandemic.
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Steven Johnson
Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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