31.   And the holdout of defensive lineman Sean Gilbert could last for months.

32.   And the Hurricanes found themselves boasting of a defensive lineman with few athletic peers.

33.   And the teams are stockpiling defensive linemen so they can have fresh players to rotate in and out.

34.   And then, through the din and the turmoil, came the voice of defensive lineman Hayes Rydel.

35.   Another drill, which can be key to the final rating of a defensive lineman or linebacker, is the shuttle run.

36.   And when the Irish defensive linemen sack quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, we will wonder if one of the offensive linemen purposely let his man free.

37.   Another key undecided player is Gerard Warren, a defensive lineman from Lake Butler, Florida, who is believed to be choosing between Florida and Florida State.

38.   Another question involves defensive lineman John Randle, the All-Pro and well-nigh indispensable pillar of a defense that already is average at best.

39.   Applewhite was rolling to his right to avoid an Arkansas defensive lineman.

40.   Another defensive lineman, end Keith McKenzie, broke his ankle early in the season.