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Bucs think Kwon Alexander’s loss made difference down the stretch

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It wasn’t a coincidence, says head coach Dirk Koetter, that the Tampa Bay Bucs were a 6-6 team with Kwon Alexander last year and 0-4 without him. The Bucs were winless during the last month when Alexander was suspended. “I believe that wasn’t coincidence,” Koetter said. “I believe we missed him a lot. I think Kwon is a big cog in our defense to use your terms. He’s the quarterback – he’s Jameis [Winston] of the defense, so I think…

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Bucs’ linebacker Lavonte David thinks defense will be improved

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When people talk about the Tampa Bay Bucs, they usually concentrate on the offense. Second-year quarterback Jameis Winston, or running back Doug Martin, or wide receiver Mike Evans get a lot of discussion. But if the Bucs are going to be a better team than last year’s 6-10 record, it will be because of a fortified defense. The Bucs’ defense was only the 26th best scoring defense in the league last year, allowing 26.1 points per game. Good news, then,…

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Bucs’ coach Dirk Koetter likes defense, but not the team’s penalties

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In their first practice in shoulder pads,  Tampa Bay Bucs’ coach Dirk Koetter liked that his team likes to use them. What he didn’t like, however, was an old problem of the team: penalties. Tampa Bay was one of the most penalized teams in NFL last season. It was one of the main criticisms of former coach Lovie Smith. “What I liked was, obviously, these guys like to hit. That energy was good,” said Bucs’ current coach Koetter. “What I…

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Defensive stars have always led the way for the Miami Hurricanes best teams

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Some dynasties are built on quarterbacks. Some are built on coaches. This one was built on defense. The University of Miami‘s greatest success has always been because of strong defensive tackles, fierce linebackers and relentless safeties. Those guys usually made the day unbearable for the opposition. But who are the best? Here in the week of the defender at the Saint PetersBlog, we ask who the top 10 defenders of UM history are: 10. Bennie Blades (1988-1987): Blades was a…

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The defenders: Florida’s Jack Youngblood was the best the Gators had to offer

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Steve Spurrier seemed to be bored by defense. In his day, it was Fun ‘N Gun, first downs and touchdowns. But over the years, the Gators have played a little defense, too, as the legends of Jack Youngblood and Wilber Marshall should show. Someday, maybe those guys will have statues outside of the stadium, too. Until then, here at the SaintPetersBlog, we will debate the team’s top 10 defenders ever. 10. Vernon Hargreaves, DB (2012-2015): Hargreaves led a Gators’ defense…

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Over the years, FSU has had great defensive players on the field, too

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FSU isn’t just about offense. Yes, the school has brought us Charlie Ward and Warrick Dunn and Ron Sellers, Peter Warrick and Chris Weinke and Dalvin Cook. But when it comes time to stopping the other team, the Seminoles have been excellent, too. You could build an argument that a Mount Rushmore of defensive players would be even more impressive than an offensive one. Here in the Defenders week at the St. PetersBlog, we pose the question. Who are the…

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Linebacker Lavonte David thinks the Bucs’ defense will be legendary

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He expects them to be better than the Steel Curtain. He expects them to be better than the Doomsday Defense. He expects them to be better than the Monsters of the Midway. He expects them to be better than the Purple People Eaters. He expects them to be better than the Fearsome Foursome. Better than the Killer Bs. Lavonte David expects this season’s Tampa Bay Bucs’ defense to be better than the one in 2002 with Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp,…

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