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'It's like blood in the water': USM defense must quickly address problem areas

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Southern Miss made a number of critical mistakes on defense that proved costly in last week’s loss to North Texas.

Now, the Golden Eagles have to make sure the weaknesses that were exposed don’t wind up making the defense susceptible this week at UTSA (6 p.m. kickoff, Stadium on Facebook) or in any other game the rest of the way.

“It’s like blood in the water for sharks, man,” defensive coordinator Tony Pecoraro said. “If they see something that gave you issues, you’re going to see it again, so you’d better get it fixed.