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•Positional battle: Zac Diles (third season) is competing with Xavier Adibi (second season) for the starting spot at weak-side linebacker.

Eight years in, Texans still waiting for good times to roll 2009

Hawthorne is currently filling Hill's position of weak-side, outside linebacker with the first unit.

Seattle Seahawks Team Report 2010

As for Carpenter, he is expected to compete for the starting job at weak-side linebacker for the Rams and potentially remain on the field in passing situations.

Dallas Cowboys Team Report 2010

Doing so allows the center and weak-side guard to double-team Jenkins, while the weak-side offensive tackle matches up against the weak-side defensive end.

Hank Koebler: Philadelphia's "Dream Team" Eagles Aren't Completely Invulnerable Hank Koebler 2011

That allowed Orlando to pay special attention to Gerald Wallace and Stephen Jackson, the Bobcats 'two most reliable scorers, and let center Dwight Howard play a one-man zone without much in the way of weak-side scoring or offensive rebounds from centers Theo Ratliff, Nazr Mohammed and Tyson Chandler.

Charlotte Bobcats Team Report 2010

Chris White moved from weak-side linebacker to middle linebacker to accommodate the move. —

Around the Southeastern Conference 2010

LB Gerald Hodges -- The converted safety, a true sophomore, had a terrific spring at weak-side linebacker and should challenge senior Bani Gbadyu for the starting job this fall.

Penn State - Team Notes 2010

As for Carpenter, he is expected to compete for the starting job at weak-side linebacker for the Rams and potentially remain on the field in passing situations.

St. Louis Rams Team Report 2010

North Carolina was without starting weak-side linebacker Quan Sturdivant -- who missed his second straight game because of a hamstring injury -- during its 21-16 win Saturday over Clemson.

Tar Heels defense performing adequately in face of off-field turmoil Steve Yanda 2010

Doing so allows the center and weak-side guard to double-team Jenkins, while the weak-side offensive tackle matches up against the weak-side defensive end.

Hank Koebler: Philadelphia's "Dream Team" Eagles Aren't Completely Invulnerable Hank Koebler 2011