1.   Big deal, middle linebackers should be leading tacklers.

2.   Led by linebacker Chris Gizzi, Air Force will play tough defense and hope that new quarterback Blane Morgan develops into a reasonable facsimile of his brother Beau.

3.   The defense will be led by linebackers Larry Foote and Victor Hobson.

4.   The Lions, led by linebacker LaVar Arrington, made adjustments after a brief opening drive by the Wildcats had them backpedaling for a few minutes.

5.   Paterno can thank McCoo and an inspired defense led by linebacker LaVar Arrington for playing their best.