41.   And, usually, the tight end is matched up with a linebacker instead of a defensive back.

42.   Arlington Bowie football lineman Philip Nelson and Denton defensive back Jason Rayfield are hearing-impaired.

43.   As a former defensive back himself, surely Edwards must have had some special words for his key defenders this week?

44.   As a defensive back you have to have a short memory.

45.   As a defensive back, Toal has three interception returns for touchdowns.

46.   As defensive back Kevin Devine passed Toomer, he appeared to reach out to touch him down.

47.   Arizona has a solid group of defensive backs, headed by Pro Bowler Aeneas Williams, who almost certainly will be assigned to Terry Glenn.

48.   As games enter the late innings, Maddux is like the football defensive back who tackles a receiver inbounds while the clock unmercifully ticks away.

49.   As good as he ran at Brookhaven High in Columbus, Ohio, the hometown school, Ohio State, wanted him only as a defensive back.

50.   As he approached the sideline, he was hit on the side of the head by a defensive back.