It is half-time in the Apple Cup -- the annual football game between the Fighting Cougars of Washington State University and the lowly Dawgs of the University of Washington. The Cougars lead 13-7.

Commenting on one broken-up play, the sportscaster said that the linebacker did as good a job "defensing" the play as one is likely ever to see. Really.

I understand the relationship between defend and defender and defense but I musta missed the connection which impels one toward "defensing."

TEd will likely suggest that defensing is de barrier which keeps de people out of de yard.

Last edited by Father Steve; 11/20/2005 2:05 PM.