31.  Defensively, the big question is whether defensive tackle Eric Swann (knee) will play.

32.  Defensively, the comparison is even worse for the Raiders.

33.  Defensively, the Patriots will be without end Ferric Collons, one of their top run stoppers, who has an ankle injury.

34.  Defensively, the Tide has been hurt by a pair of academic losses, end Chris Hood and linebacker Steve Harris.

35.  Defensively, they are disruptive enough that opposing teams tend to improvise on offense.

36.  Defensively, they are very tough.

37.  Defensively, we'll be pretty good.

38.  Defensively, we're not close to being the same.

39.  Deference is due the executive in national security affairs, the judiciary in criminal cases, the legislature in oversight.

40.  Deputy John Kunkle of the Sheriff's Department is more cautious.