Run defense a focus for Eagles in 2024
Members of the Eastern Washington defense turn around during a pursuit drill at a practice ahead of the 2023 season. Head Coach Aaron Best and defensive end Brock Harrison both noted that the EWU run defense has been a focus throughout the off-season.
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Eagle defensive linemen work on the blocking sled during a practice in the 2023 season. Head Coach Aaron Best said the Eagles have been working on getting bigger up front.
Eastern Washington defensive end Brock Harrison said the primary focus for the Eagle defense this off-season has been on their mentality and self-belief that they have what it takes to be successful.
Ian Bivona serves as the Columbia Basin Herald’s sports reporter and is a graduate of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. He enjoys the behind-the-scenes stories that lead up to the wins and losses of the various sports teams in the Basin. Football is his favorite sport, though he likes them all, and his favorite team is the Jets. He lives in Soap Lake with his cat, Honey. | July 24, 2024 3:00 AM
SPOKANE — While Eastern Washington’s offense is looking to build off significant strides made during the 2023 season, the Eagle defense is looking to turn itself around after surrendering the second-most points in the Big Sky last fall.
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