Tag: Miami run defense
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Mark Fletcher Jr. can become Miami’s daily run-defense test
Mark Fletcher Jr. can help Miami’s defense before he carries the ball in a game. His physical running style gives a rebuilt defensive front a daily test of pad level, gap control and tackling. If the Hurricanes cannot handle Fletcher on Greentree, the warning arrives early enough to fix rather than on a September scoreboard.…
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OJ Frederique’s added weight can strengthen Miami’s run defense
OJ Frederique’s added weight can help Miami solve a problem that begins before the ball reaches his coverage assignment. The cornerback says he now sits between 195 and 200 pounds, giving him more strength to handle the blocks and tackles that decide whether an outside run gains four yards or 40. Frederique said he feels…