The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga defensive linemen want just as much productivity as their group had last season, if not more.
There will be almost an entirely different cast of characters, but there remains one constant: Josh Freeman.
The defensive line has been an area of concern coming into the season, but the coaching staff has been pleased with the group’s progress as the countdown reaches 11 days before the nationally eighth-ranked Mocs host No. 7 Jacksonville State at 6 p.m. at Finley Stadium.
Defensive line coach Marcus West and new assistant Tony Brown have been putting in countless hours trying to get this season’s line prepared.
“It’s coming, man. It’s coming,” West said. “The passion is there. I can tell you that.”