Defensive linemen go through a drill Tuesday on Memorial Field. (Click photo to enlarge)HANOVER -- Last fall the Dartmouth football team had just three touchdown plays that covered more than 20 yards, with the longest being a 30-yard run by graduating quarterback Mike Fritz.
On the other side of the ball, the Big Green had just three interceptions while finishing 92nd (of 116 teams) in turnover ratio.
Changing those woeful numbers is a point of emphasis this year.
"One of the thoughts we've had is to make the big play," coach Buddy Teevens said after the second practice session of the spring. "We haven't done that for two years. On the flip side, we are pushing takeaways. We've got to do a better job with that."
Judging by Tuesday's practice, it's so far, so good.
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