Southern looking for toughness from LBs

Southern defensive coordinator Terrence Graves has returned to the unit he’s coached most year after year — linebackers — and he didn’t bring any softness to his return. “I’m doing a lot of hard coaching with the older guys,” Graves said. “They’ve been around too long not to do the little things. We’re harping on the little things (as a coaching staff).”

In order for Southern to contend for its first Southwestern Athletic Conference title since 2003, Graves has to get the most from his guys.He has to have junior drop (outside) linebacker Gary Chatman get even better after a monster first season: 57 tackles, including four sacks, and 11 quarterback hurries.

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