Published Aug 11, 2017
UConn Defense Looking for Players to Step Up
Daniel Connolly
Video by Ian Bethune

Head coach Randy Edsall talks about the young players on the defense getting reps with the first team and why age doesn’t matter when it comes to playing time. He also details the importance of building depth by preparing the young players during practice.

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He goes on to offer praise for linebacker Chris Britton, a player who’s quiet but brings physicality on the field.

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Britton shares how the defense has progressed from spring to fall camp. He also talks about freshman Ian Swensen and which players are stepping up following Vontae Diggs' absence due to injury.

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