Optimism: a word that is constantly mentioned while talking about the Ole Miss defense this offseason.
The reason for this heightened expectation is the stellar play last season, which ranked first in the nation in scoring defense.
New faces junior cornerback Tony Bridges and sophomore safety C.J. Hampton are projected to contribute to the success of the landshark reputation.
“Last year, that defense had its own DNA. So, we’re trying to form something new now and just keep on adding to it. Everybody is adding their own play style to it and just staying consistent,” Hampton said.