1.   Back to the rugged running game and to punishing defense, the way it was supposed to be.

2.   He rooted for quarterback Archie Manning and the punishing New Orleans defense.

3.   The Nebraska coaches have portrayed the situation as a rare opportunity that can present a punishing Miami defense with a greater variety of problems.

4.   The Steelers have the kind of ball control offense and punishing defense that can wear down Cleveland.

5.   They will be told about their punishing defense, and how lenient it has gotten.

6.   Unfortunately, they face a Saints team that has a punishing defense.