1.   An outside linebacker, Abe enjoys the position because he can be in on every play, pass or run.

2.   Right tackle Lincoln Kennedy and outside linebacker Rob Fredrickson have relatively mild cases.

3.   Although Knight started two games last season at outside linebacker, he had fallen off the depth chart this season and was relegated to playing for the scout team.

4.   And nearly everybody played last year, with defensive lineman Jason Fisk and outside linebacker Jason White being standouts.

5.   And still others have him at outside linebacker because of his speed.

6.   Another outside linebacker, David Merritt, suffered a partial tear of his left quadriceps and is also out for the last two games.

7.   Another possible lineup change would be to have rookie Rob Fredrickson replace Aaron Wallace at outside linebacker.

8.   Arrington, an outside linebacker touted by some as a Heisman Trophy candidate, gave another inconsistent performance that included a loss of composure.

9.   As the most feared defensive player of his time, Taylor defined the position of outside linebacker.