11.   Brown is still a big-play guy, terrific on third down against an opposing nickel back.

12.   But because he played almost exclusively on third down, he has not played the run in at least a year.

13.   But Belichick is telling his defensive backs that the number of yards allowed, especially on third down, has to be reduced significantly.

14.   But Goff misfired on both third down and fourth down with less than two minutes left.

15.   But his chances of authoring a significant play on third down Sunday could hinge on how stout Romanowski is in shedding blocks and locating tailback Jamal Anderson.

16.   But on third down Matadors center Julio Alcala tried a quick-snap as the Bears jumped, but no penalty was called.

17.   But on third down, Tai Streets was forced out of bounds two yards short of a first down after catching a pass from Scott Dreisbach.

18.   But the Patriots, who were passing the ball well, decided on a Meggett running play on third down and failed to get the first down.

19.   But, more than anything, the Patriots fell behind because they did too little on first down and asked Bledsoe to do too much on third down.

20.   But USC will be in less nickel or pass-defense formations today because the Utes love to run, even on third down.