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Irish defense has opportunity to create legacy

By Adam Rittenberg
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Derek Landri and Joe Brockington don't need your help. They can fill in the blanks on their own. Like the other members of Notre Dame's defense, Landri and Brockington know exactly what the outside world -- media, fans, opponents -- thinks of them. Here's a hint: It's not much. "Everyone's talking that our defense is still the downfall of the team," said Landri, a senior defensive tackle who has seven sacks and 15 tackles for loss this season. "Apparently, there's a lot ...

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