Defensive perimeter players may also intentionally cause a foul and then move toward the goal, away from their attacker, who must take a free throw.

* Igor Olshansky, Defensive End, free agent ( Saint Ignatius College Preparatory ).

* Defensive back ( DB ): Defensive backs can include cornerbacks ( CB ), a strong safety ( SS, lines up on same side as tight end ) and a free safety ( FS, so called because they are " free " to roam where needed ).

While only indirect evidence survived, they conclude that the explosion and massacre were prepared by Communists within the Czechoslovak secret services, specifically Bedřich Pokorný, leader of Ministry of Interior's Defensive Intelligence ( Obranné zpravodajství ) department who earlier organised the Brno death march, in order to support the transfer of Germans from Czechoslovakia by presenting to the Potsdam Conference an argument that further cohabitation of Germans with Czechs was impossible.

Defensive end Fred Dean and linebacker Jack " Hacksaw " Reynolds were big contributors up front, making it difficult for the opposing teams to rush the ball ; Dean became a 49er after an in-season trade with the San Diego Chargers and piled up 12 sacks for San Francisco.

Defensive systems are the formations used by the defense to protect against the ball being grounded in to their court by the opposing team.

Defensive midfielders require excellent positional sense, work rate, tackling ability, and anticipation ( of player and ball movement ) to excel.

Defensive midfielders require good positional sense, work rate, tackling ability, and anticipation ( of player and ball movement ) to excel.

Defensive ends are also often used to cover the outside area of the line of scrimmage, to tackle ball carriers running to the far right or left side, and to defend against screen passes.

Defensive strategies differ somewhat from offensive strategies in that, unlike offenses that have very specific, detailed plans and assignments for each player, defenses are more reactive, with each player ’ s general goal being to “ stop the offense ” by tackling the ball carrier, breaking up passing plays, taking the ball away from the offense, or sacking the quarterback.

In a 34-10 opening day victory over the Seattle Seahawks, Moorman lined up to hold for what looked like a routine Field Goal attempt by placekicker Rian Lindell, but instead took the ball and heaved a 19 yard touchdown strike to Defensive End Ryan Denney.

The Lead Back can block the Defensive End or the Safety and there is then a One-on-None possibility for the offensive player with the ball.

** DI — Defensive Indifference: if the catcher does not attempt to throw out a runner ( usually because the base would be insignificant ), the runner is not awarded a steal.

Defensive indifference is generally only scored instead of a stolen base when the game is in a late inning and the team with the stealing baserunner is down by more than one run.

He was a Board Member for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which is named after Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott, and is awarded annually to college football's Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year.

Spear hunting is still practiced in the USA, notably by retired U. S. Air Force Colonel Gene Morris, NFL Defensive End Jared Allen, and " Motor City Madman " Ted Nugent.

Defensive programming is a form of defensive design intended to ensure the continuing function of a piece of software in spite of unforeseeable usage of said software.

Defensive programming is an approach to improve software and source code, in terms of:

Defensive programming is sometimes referred to as secure programming by computer scientists who state this approach minimizes bugs.

He is currently the Defensive Line Coach at the University of Memphis.

Berryville is the home base of operation for the handgun manufacturing companies of Nighthawk Custom and Wilson Combat, as well as the International Defensive Pistol Association, a body that sanctions practical shooting competitions that emphasize real-world self-defense scenarios.

Hamilton is currently the Defensive Coordinator for the University of Virginia at Wise football team.

Defensive specialist for the New Orleans Voodoo, the Nashville Kats, and is currently on the Kansas City Brigade roster in the Arena Football League.

Defensive football is destroyed.

As of 2009 he is the Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Line Coach for the Tennessee Volunteers and also serves as the recruiting co-ordinator.

The Mk III version has a digital electronic architecture with several different CAN-buses and digital networks, and is the first IFV to boast an automatic Defensive Aid Suite ( DAS ) which classifies threats and in automatic mode can fire smoke and / or the main gun in suitable directions as well as instruct the driver.

:# Defensive analysis is the practice of looking for vulnerabilities in one's own organization, and, with due regard for risk versus benefit, closing the discovered holes.

Curiously, two players, Joe Montford and Elfrid Payton, would later go on to fame as winners of the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award ( added to this pair is Greg Stumon, who was a former winner of the same award ).

The, center is commonly referred to as one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players of all time, winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award four times.

* In the MMORPG Guild Wars the Necromancer class is capable of summoning Undead creatures, the Ritualist class is capable of summoning spirits, both Offensive and Defensive and the Ranger class is capable of summoning spirits which affect an area's players ( both hostile and allied ) around them.

An alternative method for scoring defense is Individual Defensive Players or IDP fantasy football.

) Defensive end Jim Marshall sacked Dawson for an 8-yard loss by on the first play of the drive ; however, a 13-yard run by running back Wendell Hayes and a 10-yard reception by Taylor gave the Chiefs a first down at the Viking four yard line.

A year later, 1987 Defensive Player of the Year winner Michael Cooper decided to play in Europe and was waived at his request.

* Stonie Clark-Former Defensive Tackle for the Texas Longhorns best known for his play at the goalline in the 1994 Red River Shootout with the Oklahoma Sooners.

Following the Bulls ' first-round loss to eventual champion, the Miami Heat, Paxson sought to improve the Bulls ' frontcourt and defensive guard play by trading for rookie forward Tyrus Thomas, drafting guard Thabo Sefolosha, and signing four-time Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace.

The NFL's Defensive Player of the Year Harrison picked off Kurt Warner's pass and returned it a Super Bowl-record 100 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a 17-7 lead over the Arizona Cardinals.

As a senior he had 4. 5 sacks and 36 tackles, was a defensive captain, won Aztec Outstanding Defensive Lineman honors, an All-Western Athletic Conference second team selection, and was chosen to play for the West squad in the East-West shrine game.

An All-California Southern Section Defensive player, he opted to play offense for the Daily News All Stars.

* Defensive lineman ( DL ): Linemen play at the line of scrimmage, directly across from the offensive line.

Thurman was selected 48th overall in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft and his excellent initial play on the field made him an instant candidate for the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.

Of all the Left Defensive Ends to ever play for the Buccaneers, Chidi Ahanotu is ranked the best ever for the Buccaneers according to the Top 100 All Time Buccaneers List.

Of all the Left Defensive Ends to ever play for the Buccaneers, Chidi Ahanotu is ranked the best ever for the Buccaneers according to the Top 100 All Time Buccaneers List.

However, after a couple of years Greene became dissatisfied with his playing time and decided to transfer to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he became known in the Sun Belt Conference for his aggressive play, winning the Defensive Player of the Year award his senior season.

Computer players can be selected to be Aggressive, Defensive, or Passive in their style of play.