Anniston Star - Dialing up D Auburn defense setting tone with aggressive play

Auburn defensive end Michael Goggans puts pressure on Mississippi State quarterback Tyson Lee. The Tigers' defense has been uber-aggressive in their first two games. Photo: Trent Penny/The Anniston Star/File

AUBURN — Over the first two games, Auburn defensive coordinator Ted Roof has dialed up an aggressive defense unafraid to take risks in an attempt to create more turnovers. Linebacker Craig Stevens said that starts with the play calls. The junior said the first two games have featured more blitzes, as well as a variety of different ways to package them.

Click here to read the full version of this story in The Anniston Star Digital Edition or pick up a copy of today's Anniston Star.

The Digital Edition is free to all Anniston Star print and online subscribers. To access it click on the link above, then click on the "Sign In" link on that page, click on the "Register" button under the section "Print/Online Subscriber Registration". From there you will follow the instructions to set up your complimentary account. Those who do not have a subscription can purchase a Digital Edition subscription on the site as well.

Ex-Auburn player pleads not guilty to charges of conspiring to fix game | 11 days ago

U.S. Attorney: AU hoops player allegedly tried to fix game against Arkansas | 13 days ago

SEC baseball: Tide improves NCAA chances after beating Auburn | 27 days ago

After missing NCAA tourney, AU fires Pawlowski | 21 days ago

Auburn hires baseball, softball coach | 3 days ago

Foundation offers help to upgrade Anniston schools' equipment and technology | 06.12.13 - 10:00 pm

Anniston City Council agrees to incentives for local industry | 06.11.13 - 09:45 pm

Police: 5-year-old boy exposed to meth and cocaine | 06.12.13 - 04:35 pm

Local health care providers deciding role in state Medicaid reform law | 06.15.13 - 09:12 pm

Former Weaver police chief, Anniston officer remembered | 06.12.13 - 06:34 pm

Ex-Auburn player pleads not guilty to charges of conspiring to fix game | 11 days ago by Associated Press Associated Press Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

U.S. Attorney: AU hoops player allegedly tried to fix game against Arkansas | 13 days ago by Associated Press Associated Press Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

SEC baseball: Tide improves NCAA chances after beating Auburn | 27 days ago by Joe Medleyjmedley@annistonstar.com Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

After missing NCAA tourney, AU fires Pawlowski | 21 days ago by Joe Medleyjmedley@annistonstar.com Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

Auburn hires baseball, softball coach | 3 days ago by Associated Press Associated Press Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Foundation offers help to upgrade Anniston schools' equipment and technology | 06.12.13 - 10:00 pm by Paige Rentzprentz@annistonstar.com Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

Anniston City Council agrees to incentives for local industry | 06.11.13 - 09:45 pm by Paige Rentzprentz@annistonstar.com Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

Police: 5-year-old boy exposed to meth and cocaine | 06.12.13 - 04:35 pm by Rachael Brownrgriffin@annistonstar.com Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

Local health care providers deciding role in state Medicaid reform law | 06.15.13 - 09:12 pm by Patrick McCrelesspmccreless@annistonstar.com Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

Former Weaver police chief, Anniston officer remembered | 06.12.13 - 06:34 pm by Rachael Brownrgriffin@annistonstar.com Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.