11.   But since that year of glory, the Husky run defense has taken a beating.

12.   But the Cardinal is vastly improved in run defense, where it was ranked among the worst in the nation last season.

13.   But the Jets do have a capable run defense.

14.   But the run defense has been stifling.

15.   But the run defense is diving fast.

16.   But what the Giants will need against Tennessee is a run defense.

17.   Carolina tried to address its run defense by acquiring defensive tackle Sean Gilbert and drafting defenders Jason Peter, Chuck Wiley and Mitch Marrow.

18.   Campo points to the overall team chemistry and improved run defense as areas of success so far.

19.   Chicago has the best run defense in the National Football Conference and that is how they will win this game.

20.   CSUN is last in Division I-AA in run defense.