STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) – Missed tackles plagued Penn State all last season, starting with the 21-point loss to Alabama in Week 2 in Tuscaloosa.
A year later, the No. 3 Crimson Tide are rolling into Happy Valley this weekend. The 23rd-ranked Nittany Lions vow they have learned from their mistakes.
Defensive coordinator Tom Bradley made creating more big plays a point of emphasis in the preseason. Defensive end Jack Crawford says that comes about from focusing on the basics like wrapping up tacklers, keeping someone from setting a block and finishing off a tackle.
Linebacker Michael Mauti says last year’s game was embarrassing for the defense. One goal for Saturday is to keep bruising Alabama running back Trent Richardson from having another 100-yard rushing day.
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