JSU looking for more from defense

JACKSON, Mississippi -- There were plenty of forced turnovers, sacks and three-and-outs as the Jackson State defense had its way with the offense in the first scrimmage of training camp last week, holding the offense to one touchdown.

But first-year Tigers defensive coordinator Alonzo Lee still wants to see more sound football from his players.

“Assignment-wise, the first unit overall graded about 79, 80 percent,” Lee said after Friday’s morning practice. “The hustle grade was higher than that. But we have to be up in the 90s with our assignment grades … second unit didn’t grade out as high.”

The defense will look to boost those grades at 9 a.m. today when JSU holds its second and final scrimmage of training camp.

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