COLUMBIA — A defense wants to be on the field for just three plays. Three plays lead to a punt. Punts put the offense back on the field with the opportunity to put more points on the board and help keep the defense fresh.
Third downs cause trouble for Tiger defense
Saturday, October 27, 2007 | 8:09 p.m. CDT;
updated 7:30 a.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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