11.   CSUN linebackers coach Terrance Johnson was a senior starting linebacker on that team.

12.   Darling had been expected to be a starting linebacker.

13.   Derrick Rodgers was asked Wednesday why he was the only Miami starting linebacker who failed to produce a touchdown in the game.

14.   Currently, the starting linebackers are Miller and Mike Croel on the outside with Michael Brooks on the inside.

15.   Despite missing two starting linebackers, the Colts stayed in contention.

16.   Earlier this week, Buffalo lost starting linebacker Chris Spielman for the rest of the season with a herniated disc.

17.   Gailey said yesterday the team will continue to give Godfrey snaps at middle linebacker but said the starting linebackers most likely will not change.

18.   He could challenge for a starting linebacker spot next season because he plays weakside linebacker, where senior Markus Steele is the current starter.

19.   He is not the player you want to face when your starting middle linebacker is out for the season.

20.   He is not the starting middle linebacker.