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Syracuse basketball coach Adrian Autry acknowledges that the team's transition from zone to man-to-man defense is still a work in progress, as evident in their recent game against Canisius where defensive holes were apparent.
An NFL executive has raised concerns about the mental fortitude of New England Patriots' first-round cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who will likely play a lot of man-to-man defense. While Gonzalez has the physical talent to do it, the challenge of lining up against elite wide receivers could require a short memory and mental toughness. The Patriots are hopeful that "Gonzalez Island" becomes a nightmare destination for opponents and helps maintain or improve upon their defensive performance from last season.