1.   And how often can a coach claim that his two top scorers are also his best two defenders?

2.   And this is without maybe the best Packer defender, cornerback Craig Newsome, who was injured in the season opener and lost for the year.

3.   As late as April coach Bruce Arena did not know if Pope, his best defender, would be available for the World Cup.

4.   As the first-line center, Messier draws the best defenders, such as Stevens.

5.   But Burrell is the source of their energy, their best three-point shooter, their best defender.

6.   Connecticut Coach Jim Calhoun called Barrett the most skilled of the three, Cook the best passer and Brown the best defender.

7.   Confusion set in when the Revolution appeared interested in Joseph Addo, who could not only solve their immediate problems but could become the best defender in MLS.

8.   He also is their best defender against small guards.

9.   If the two best defenders on the team cannot lead the charge, who will?

10.   Jones, among the best defenders in the conference, is having trouble with Hornacek.