{
  "id": 13103246,
  "title": "DJ Coleman calls out Florida's passive defense after Missouri loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/dj-coleman-calls-out-floridas-passive-defense-after-missouri-loss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T11:30:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dj-coleman-calls-floridas-passive-113055884.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Floridian defensive lineman DJ Coleman has criticized his team's passive approach to defense, claiming they need to play more aggressively. Coleman feels they have been lacking in capitalizing on opportunities and ignoring outside criticism. After the loss to Missouri, where Florida allowed 45 points, Coleman emphasized the need for greater intensity and focus on creating turnovers. He delivered a strong message to younger defensive players about treating every day like it's their last and maintaining the right mindset. The absence of Bryce Thornton has impacted Florida's secondary, but Coleman believes the team's depth will help them cope. Alfonzo Allen's energy and momentum on the field have been beneficial for the team. Coleman also encouraged cornerbacks to focus on their work and ignore outside noise. Controlling LaNorris Sellers, who is a formidable player, requires them to be aggressive and limit his effectiveness.",
  "summary": "DJ Coleman discusses Florida's defensive struggles, Brad White's intensity in practice and facing South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}