Saturday, August 16, 2008

Grambling defense shaping up in camp as offense seeks identity

GRAMBLING — While the Grambling offense continues to be a work in progress, the Grambling defense is shaping into a formidable force. "On defense we're playing really well and getting better, and we're showing some signs," coach Rod Broadway said. Offense is taking a bit longer than we anticipated, but the only solution to that is to just continue to work."

The root of the offense's miscues is the battle to determine a starting quarterback. The defense has no such issues. The Tigers have a strong stable of returnees in both the secondary and on the defensive line, and have talented linebackers to boot. Last season Grambling's ranked third in the SWAC in scoring defense (18 points per game) and second in total defense (305 yards per game).

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