WMU Spring Football Notebook: Spring Break Ahead

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – With six practice sessions in the books, the Western Michigan football team makes its final preparations before having next week off with the university on spring break. Following the time away, the Broncos will return to the gridiron on Tuesday, March 10.

ON DEFENSE, BRONCOS ARE FLYING TO THE BALL

Lou Esposito is entering his second full season as the WMU defensive coordinator and has seen the growth of his unit from last fall. For Esposito, relentless energy is a key.

"The biggest thing for our defense as a whole is continuing to build on what we did last fall, which is playing with unbelievable energy," Esposito said. "We know the calls now. We're not changing calls,…