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Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - An attacking defensive line makes all the difference in the world. Disruptive forces up front can control the tempo of a game with a relentless pursuit of the ball. They are a quarterback's worst nightmare, causing havoc with their non-stop pressure and can negate even the best rushing games by holding their ground. Here are the top defensive linemen at the FBS level for the 2011 season.

 

BRANDON JENKINS - The 6-3, 260-pounder burst on the scene as a true sophomore in 2010 and emerged as one of the nation's premier playmakers off the edge, racking up a whopping 21.5 TFLs and 13.5 sacks. Jenkins picked up All-ACC First-Team honors as a result in addition to picking up some All-American consideration. He could use to add some more bulk to maximize his draft status, but another big season on the field may make that unnecessary.

 

VINNY CURRY - A highly productive downlineman for the Thundering Herd in 2010, the 6-4, 260-pound Curry led all defensive linemen in Conference USA in tackles (94) and finished fifth nationally in sacks (12), while placing second in the C-USA in TFLs (18). The First-Team All-conference performer could have bolted for the NFL following that junior campaign, but made the decision to return and finish what he started at Marshall.

 

Honorable Mention: Julian Miller (West Virginia), Vince Browne (Northwestern), Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy), Nick Perry (USC), Jake Bequette (Arkansas).

 

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JARED CRICK - A highly decorated interior lineman for Nebraska, the 6-6, 285- pound Crick was named to several All-American teams a year ago and is a two- time First-Team All-Big 12 selection. The Cornhuskers make the move to the Big Ten this season and a veteran defensive front led by Crick will prove critical against run-happy conference foes. Certainly benefited from having played with Ndamukong Suh in 2009, but kept up the pace last season, recording 70 tackles, 17 TFLs and 9.5 sacks. There is no reason to suspect a letdown as a senior in 2011 and that will undoubtedly result in even more national honors.

 

KHEESTON RANDALL - Playing defensive tackle for the Longhorns comes with a great deal of responsibility, considering the long list of distinguished playmakers in the middle for UT in recent history. This season, Mack Brown is hoping that the 6-5, 295-pound Randall adds his name to that list. An All-Big 12 Honorable Mention in 2010, the sky is the limit for Randall, who has played in 34 career games, with 22 starts. He posted 39 tackles a year ago, with 13 TFLs and one sack. He is certainly viewed as a playmaker on the rise for Texas and has the ability to pick up national honors in 2011.

 

Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alabama and Virginia Tech will begin the 2013 college football season by playing in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta. The two schools played in the same contest in 2009 with the then-No. 5 Crimson Tide earning a 34-24 win over seventh-ranked Virginia Tech.

 

"We've had the opportunity to open the season twice before in Atlanta, and the experience has been extremely positive for our team and our fans," said Alabama coach Nick Saban. "The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in the Georgia Dome is a great venue for college football. It has a bowl game feel, and the staff has done an outstanding job of making it a first-class event. We have a lot of respect for coach [Frank] Beamer and the Virginia Tech program, and we look forward to another great game in 2013."

 

Alabama leads the all-time series with Virginia Tech, 11-1.

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Huskers' Lucky hospitalized for undisclosed reason

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska running back Marlon Lucky was hospitalized Monday for undisclosed reasons after Lincoln police responded to a call at his residence.

The Nebraska athletic department said in a release Monday that Lucky was admitted Sunday night.

MySportsbook.com has the Cornhuskers listed at +2500 to win the BCS National Championship odds.

A nursing supervisor at the hospital said all questions about Lucky were being referred to the athletic department. The athletic department said there would be no further comment from the department or Lucky's family.

A Lincoln Police spokesman said officers responded to a call at Lucky's residence 11:30 p.m. Sunday. The spokesman said he didn't know Lucky's condition at the time he was taken to the hospital.

Lucky, from North Hollywood, Calif., started six games last season as a sophomore and was the team's second-leading rusher, with 728 yards and six touchdowns. He also caught 32 passes for 383 yards. He averaged 19.1 yards on eight kickoff returns.

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