The Defense Rests, and Not a Minute Too Soon
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For a brief moment yesterday, Scooter Libby was not a former White House aide on trial for perjury. He was an orphan in need of a loving home.
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When the University of Massachusetts squared off against Montana in last night's Division 1-AA semifinal, it was billed as matchup of tough defenses.
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Virginia coach Pete Gillen knew he wouldn&#39;t be able to dictate the pace of Wednesday night&#39;s game against Northwestern. So he focused on defense instead.
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It's hard enough facing a well-rested Ohio State.
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Since rotations are usually shorter during preseason games, players have to get accustomed to extended daylight. This puts a burden on their physical condition as well as their ability to maintain concentration.
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The defence rests after only three days in the case of an ex-White House aide accused of lying to investigators.
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Florida State players are rapidly learning than an excellent defense can cover up a multitude of mistakes. The Seminoles received yet another strong performance from their
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Analysis: Many legal experts think it won't survive motions to dismiss based on claims of presidential immunity, but it may not be that simple
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Mitt has a moment  -  just when he needed one. But for the rest of the field, it was a snooze-fest of missed opportunities
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A little less conversation and a little more action
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VILLANOVA, Pa. -- The University of Massachusetts football team is known for its stingy defense. The Minutemen held opponents to 13.3 points per game last season, and suffocated Navy's lethal option offense last Saturday.
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Punitive damage award is tossed, but a whiff still lingers.
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Prosecutors who spent more than three years on the CIA leak case, like the defense lawyers on the other wide, have been given just three hours to make their final arguments to jurors.
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A team fighting for its life -- in more ways than one -- plays on.
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In a showdown of two of the state's premier rushers, the defenders dictated the pace of the game.
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ATHENS -- Matt Emmons was focusing on staying calm. He should have been focusing on the right target.
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NEW ORLEANS -- Sitting at his locker, quiet and laid back, it&#39;s hard to believe this is the man who ignites the Seattle Seahawks defense, playing a reckless, loud and brash style that his opponents player-hating and his teammates yearning for more.