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Colorado State's defense inspires conference title run

By Adam Rittenberg
Special to ESPN.com

Thursday, October 5, 2006

The blueprint for great defense requires contributions from reliable sources and unexpected ones. Colorado State has received both this season. Led by a defense that ranks fifth nationally (233.2 ypg) -- tops among non-BCS teams -- the Rams are off to their first 3-1 start in four years. Coach Sonny Lubick had high hopes for a veteran defensive line, and so far the unit has not disappointed. Tackles Erik Sandie and Matt Rupp each have two sacks for the Rams, who rank 15th nationally with 3.25 ...

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