1.   Armour said he understands the ramifications of being a converted linebacker on a defensive line that features four first-year starters.

2.   Aaron and Cavil played in high school last season, and Cavil, a converted linebacker, has yet to catch a pass at any level.

3.   After years of using converted linebackers and second-rate recruits on the line, the Bruins finally have a slew of big, talented linemen on the roster.

4.   Converted linebacker Rod Manuel of Western Hills leads a three-man rotation at tight end.

5.   Just two seasons ago, the Bruins were using converted linebackers on the line.

6.   Strong safety Pat Tillman is a converted linebacker who was a seventh-round pick a year ago from ASU.

7.   The only backup fullback is converted linebacker Robert Thomas, prompting the Cowboys to sign free agent fullback Tim Lester, who formerly played for Chan Gailey in Pittsburgh.

8.   This spring, Mike Grieb, Gabe Crecion, Tyrone Pierce and converted linebacker Ryan Neufeld have given the position depth and talent.