JONESBORO -- Arkansas State University defensive coordinator David Duggan was dealt plenty of obstacles in his first season in Jonesboro.
Losing multiple starters and key reserves hindered a defense that, on paper heading into the season, had plenty of returning talent.
Injuries began in Week 3 against Georgia, when junior cornerback Jerry Jacobs tore his ACL. In October, the corner position further depleted with junior Demari Medley's dismissal and sophomore Nathan Page's suspension due to an arrest.
ASU also watched its defensive tackle position take blow after blow, losing junior Forrest Merrill, senior Tony Adams, sophomore Hunter Moreton and sophomore Thomas Toki to season-ending injuries during the year.