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'We've got to build on this' - Auburn's 'elite' defense

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By Jeff Shearer
AuburnTigers.com

AUBURN, Ala. - Three months into his job as Auburn's defensive coordinator, Kevin Steele saw potential for the performance the Tigers delivered in their 40-17 win over Georgia.

"I felt like when we went through the spring practice the first year that we had the talent on the grass to become a dominant force and do it on a consistent basis," said Steele, whose defense ranks No. 9 nationally.

It took time to add to that talent the required chemistry, accountability, responsibility and ability to prevent the previous play from affecting the next one, Steele says.