11.  As a defensive player all I can do is play as hard as I can.

12.  As a defensive player that has to be a part of your goal all the time."

13.  As a defensive player, I always try to get into the opposing offensive coordinator's head.

14.  Dikembe Mutombo, acquired last February in a trade with Atlanta, was voted the defensive player of the year.

15.  Defensive lineman Demetric Evans of Haynesville, La., the state's Class AA defensive player of the year, also is a full qualifier and will be eligible.

16.  Defensive player of the year:

17.  --Defensive players say they're going to go after Steve Young if he runs the ball.

18.  Dolphins defensive players from the early 1970s commonly considered Hall contenders:

19.  Dennis Johnson, the USA Today high school defensive player of the year last season, will start at outside linebacker.

20.  Dent became only the fourth defensive player in Super Bowl history to be named Most Valuable Player.