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The defense inexplicably broke down right before and right after halftime in situations characterized by poor tackling and suspect coverage.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
The tackling looked better at the line of scrimmage, but once USF’s quarterback got into the open field, the secondary almost seemed to forget how to tackle, often aiming high rather than wrapping low around the legs.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Sep. 2025
For three quarters, everything was different and better, particularly the tackling and coverage.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
But after some early unsure tackling, Kansas settled down and proved to be the more physical team.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
The tackling looked better at the line of scrimmage, but once USF’s quarterback got into the open field, the secondary almost seemed to forget how to tackle, often aiming high rather than wrapping low around the legs.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Sep. 2025
For three quarters, everything was different and better, particularly the tackling and coverage.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
But after some early unsure tackling, Kansas settled down and proved to be the more physical team.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tackling. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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