Watch as Coach explains that defense starts with the why and not the what. The Why centers on 'Purpose 3' which is: 1) stop the run, 2) eliminate big plays and 3) create turnovers. The How is the process and involves 1) 'Howsuit' (effort, running to the ball), 2) tackling and 3) ball disruption.
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