31.   Another factor is the arrival of the defensive coordinator Phil Snow, who had held the same post for seven seasons at Arizona State.

32.   And, the defensive coordinator hopes, Brooks will continue to be patient about learning the system.

33.   Anderson also represents Vikings offensive coordinator Brian Billick, Stanford coach Tyrone Willingham and Oakland defensive coordinator Willie Shaw.

34.   Another black coach, Philadelphia defensive coordinator Emmitt Thomas, received token interviews with the Rams and Giants.

35.   Artie Gigantino was the defensive coordinator in his second stint as a Cal assistant.

36.   Arrington said he toyed with the idea of coming back for his senior season but rejected it when longtime Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky retired.

37.   As a defensive coordinator with the Rams and Packers, Shurmur went to four NFC Championship Games, but this is his first trip to the Super Bowl.

38.   As a defensive coordinator, he still has that to prove.

39.   As promised, UCLA coach Bob Toledo moved swiftly to find a replacement for departing defensive coordinator Rocky Long.

40.   As Fassel admitted, his choice for a defensive coordinator is a critical one since the defense made great strides this past season.