Stifling defense proves to be the key for &#39;Noles
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As far as motivation goes, sure, it&#39;s great to hold one of the giddiest offenses in the country to under 15 points, even under five points.
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The Trojans have a wealth of weapons on offense, and when they are operating on all cylinders, they&#39;re awfully difficult to beat.
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It takes a lion&#39;s share of guts and bravado to provoke Michigan&#39;s receiving corps, especially for a defensive back without any career interceptions.
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IRVING, Texas -- We forget he&#39;s a rookie, blinded by his 4-0 record as a starter, his ability to make plays in the passing game standing in the face of a variety of blitzes.
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If coach Doc Rivers wanted game film that showed the kind of defense he wished the Celtics played on a regular basis, all he needed was a copy from Sunday night's matchup against San Antonio. That game featured crisp rotations and trusting teammates. The only problem? The Spurs did all the demonstrating, showing off the No. 1-ranked defense ...
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In the weeks leading up to Sunday&#39;s game at Qualcomm Stadium, the San Diego Chargers&#39; offense presented an ominous challenge to the Broncos&#39; defense.
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AUBURN, Ala. - This Georgia-Auburn game has it all: star quarterbacks, stingy defenses, talented running backs and high stakes. It&#39;s got No.
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Games like these are why coaches don&#39;t carry firearms. You play good defense, hold an offensive, blistering team under 80 points.
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The Memphis Tigers are at their best defensively with both Robert Dozier and Joey Dorsey on the court. And they're pretty good at the other end of the court, too.
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MISSOULA, Mont. -- In a game in which something had to give, New Hampshire's defense gave the most.
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While Michael Vick commands most of the attention, the defense should get the bulk of the credit for the Falcons&#39; 3-0 start -- their best since 1986.
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The Baltimore Ravens' offense doesn't exactly strike fear in the hearts of opposing defenses under the best of circumstances.
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The matchup of Louisvilleâs high-powered offense and Connecticutâs stingy defense could put one of the teams in position to challenge for the conference title.
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New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant has a unique way of preparing for games. He imagines the players that line up across from him are the men who beat his mother over the years, the employers who took advantage of her or the people who ran out on her.
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Troy Brown has had to make a lot of adjustments while playing both sides of the football. &quot;You always want to score when you get the ball -- offense or defense
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The 2004 Cardinals were the National League&#39;s best defensive team by acclamation. Now they have the hardware to back up that assertion.
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Just in time for No. 3 Georgia&#39;s biggest game of the season thus far comes the return of one of the Bulldogs&#39; biggest offensive weapons.