But the shaky defense will make most games adventures and at least one of them - against Florida State - a loss.

It would have been Rodriguez's 22nd error this season, one in which his shaky defense has become an ongoing issue.

Because of shaky defense behind him however, only two of those runs were earned.

But they also have a shaky defense and a goaltender, in Flix Potvin, whose best seasons appear to be behind him.

And they have shaky defenses that can be burned by passes.

Houston worked in tandem with Sprewell, whose explosive night offensively was tempered only by the shaky defense he played.

On an otherwise shaky defense, Hobson had 10 tackles, including a sack, and displayed a physical tackling style that delighted the coaches.

He seemed far more concerned about the suddenly shaky defense.

A shaky defense needs linebackers and backs.

Howard played in 27 matches last season for the underachieving MetroStars and had a 1.61 goals against average playing behind a shaky defense.