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Gators’ defense re-establishes itself in win over Vanderbilt

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Once again, defense. The Florida Gators’ defensive unit, a week after giving up too many big plays and too many points against Tennessee, was outstanding in a 13-6 victory over Vanderbilt Saturday. The Gators held Vandy to only two field goals, and snuffed their final threat away with an interception by Nick Washington after Jarrad Davis tipped the pass. The Gators didn’t show much offense, however, as coach Jim McElwain kept his game plan conservative with backup Austin Appleby playing.…

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Playing defense a challenge for both Florida and FSU so far

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All of the sudden, Florida and FSU’s football teams are concerneda about their defenses. Really. How has this happened? Only a week ago, Florida was the No. 1 defense in America. But after the Gators gave up 38 straight points to Tennessee, the Gators have fallen to fourth. Statistically, it still isn’t bad, but considering the way that Joshua Dobbs and the Volts went through the Gators in the second half, it’s troubling. Through three games, Florida had allowed only…

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Quarterback Luke Del Rio injured in solid win over North Texas

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The Florida Gators may still be trying to work out their offense. But the defense seems set. Florida, which entered the day with the No. 2 total defense in the nation, held North Texas to only 53 yards of total offense in an easy 32-0 victory. That victory ended with a question mark, however, as starting quarterback Luke Del Rio limped off with an injured left knee after being hit low on a pass rush. Florida coach Jim McElwain was…

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Tampa Bay Bucs anticipate pressure from the Arizona Cardinals

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The Tampa Bay Bucs are preparing for heat in the desert. The kind of heat the defense of the Arizona Cardinals brings. “I’m expecting that we’ll see more pressure than we saw last week,” Bucs coach Dirk Koetter said. “Arizona’s always been a pressure team. Sounds like they were maybe wanting to pressure more than they did last week. That’s just speculation, things that you hear out of their media side. I think they’ll try to heat Jameis (Winston) up…

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Bucs’ defense had a great start; now faces Arizona’s Cardinals

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It’s a team game, but individual players set the tone in the first week for the Tampa Bay Bucs. Talking about his charges, defensive coordinator Mike Smith was effusive in his praise. Of course, with a trip to Arizona this week, it will get harder. Smith on linebacker Kwon Alexander: “Kwon is an exceptional athlete and he plays the game so hard. We had guys that were running to the football, but when you compare them to Kwon, sometimes they…

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Bucs expect to have a more impressive defense in 2016

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In free agency, most of the eyes in Tampa Bay were on defense. In the draft, most of the eyes in Tampa Bay were on defense. Now that the season approaches, guess what? Most of the eyes in Tampa Bay are still on the Bucs’ defense. Tampa Bay’s defense was a flawed one in 2015, unable to cover tightly or get a relentless pass rush from the edge. Additions such as cornerbacks Vernon Hargreaves and Brent Grimes, and defensive ends…

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Florida State defense hoping actions can back up swagger

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Florida State’s defense has never lacked for swagger or confidence under Jimbo Fisher. As the Seminoles continue preseason preparations for their Sept. 5 opener in Orlando against Mississippi, the defense is hoping its actions on the field are as boisterous as their words to opposing offenses. “I like how we’re savages this year. I know when it’s time to play, we’re going to be ready to play because we practice like that,” junior safety Tre Marshall said. Florida State returns…

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