These teams have not over emphasised the defensive side of their game but have gone on the attack.
Kouffman Sherman adds that the arm cross is a self-protecting behavior that reveals a defensive side to your personality.
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"We're not the best defensive side by fluke and we were good enough to repel them, " Brown told BBC Sport.
On the defensive side, James Harrison, judging from his comments and demeanor this week, has a huge chip on his shoulder.
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On the defensive side of trading the 42.5 and 45.0 strikes were heaviest traded in July and August earlier in the session.
The rust from his enforced absence showed on the defensive side with a couple of missed tackles on Sale number eight Sebastien Chabal.
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Even the defensive side of the ball is big on bigness: Florida's Sharrif Floyd, Utah's Star Lotulelei and Sylvester Williams of North Carolina are considered premium space eaters.
Even on the defensive side of the ball, where the Jets were solid and ranked fifth in total yards, New York had glaring issues when it came to speed.
And they'll probably spend their careers lining up against a slew of players on the defensive side of the ball who could be picked early in the first round, too.
Following Pelini's advice he has concentrated on the defensive side of the game and learning how it has changed while also studying the offenses of all 12 teams Nebraska has faced so far this season.
"I just think for me, and really the football team, in our situation, we're better-served if I'm on the defensive side and making sure we've got the rules set and the way I see them set, " Ryan said after the second day of rookie minicamp.
United struggled to break down a defensive Rangers side, who fielded five defenders in an attempt to suffocate their opponents.
Indeed, Hadden paid tribute to his side's defensive abilities against a much-fancied English side.
Roura has never made any claims to wanting to be a permanent coach and he suffered in Milan where the home side's impressive defensive discipline smothered the usual attacking prowess of a side standing 12 points clear in the Spanish league.
For the second time in seven days, Hood's half-time team-talk would centre on defensive disappointment, and his side responded brilliantly.
Springboks captain John Smit also praised his side's defensive display in Paris.
Whether or not McCarty can help the side's defensive stability against New England, the Red Bulls will need to find a long term solution before Cooper and Henry cool off.
Failure to keep the visitors at bay in crucial rucks in the Wales 22 allowed South Africa to hit Wales on turnover ball, catching Gatland's side without the defensive organisation that had impressed in the first quarter.
Since it's generally accepted that quarterback, left tackle (who blocks the quarterback's blind side) and defensive end (the big pass rusher) are the premier positions in the game, managers feel pressured to draft them high in order to keep big salaries tied to those positions.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger had seen his side struggle to break down Liverpool's defensive ranks, despite plenty of possession, but he praised his side's determination.
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But there is also a more prickly side - a very defensive, combative Huckabee that we haven't seen much in the national media yet.
However, the home side's own defensive frailties almost cost them, giving Doncaster hope of achieving a result right up until the final quarter of the game.
But, given the recent defensive fragility that has undermined his side's title bid, City boss Roberto Mancini will no doubt be satisfied to have a clean sheet to go with the three points that keep the Blues in touch at the top of the table.
Suker put Miroslav Blazevic's side ahead, but a defensive error allowed right-back Lilian Thuram to equalise with his first ever goal for France.
On the field, and before the ball is snapped, players are communicating back and forth as the offensive or defensive formations are seen by the opposing side.
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Bulls coach Brian Noble was delighted with both his side's start and their defensive efforts which kept their line intact.
Hull dominated possession and territory for much of the match, but excellent defensive work from the Giants meant the home side finished the first half without a point.
It provoked a half-smile from Zola, but his new side were about to show the defensive frailties that the former Chelsea striker would have exploited with relish in his playing days.
However despite the defensive mistakes, Ferguson declared himself pleased with his side's performance at Elland Road.
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