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Rebels hoping Landshark defense returns to Oxford this spring

After an up-and-down season marked by defensive struggles, Rebels football may have finally turned a corner. With new defensive pieces paired with an equally young offense, fans in Oxford have plenty to look forward to next year. With spring practices underway, head coach Hugh Freeze has already seen improvements over last season.

Coach Hugh Freeze calls play during Tuesday's practice. (Taylar Teel)
Coach Hugh Freeze calls play during Tuesday’s practice. (Taylar Teel)

“I love the energy of the defense,” Freeze said. “They were flying to the football, playing physical.”

Ole Miss seems to have always been known for hard-nosed defensive play, an increasingly rare attribute over the course of last season.