The defense has holes at linebacker and returns only five starters, but one is DE Jadeveon Clowney, probably the early Heisman favorite. Opens: Aug. 29 vs.I think I got probably just as good a percentage kicking on 9foot poles as I do in the regular games. I know you all notice we kick on arena poles out there. Listen, I kind of frustrated and befuddled about the whole season.

Offensive line: Four of the five starters need new deals. Nonimport Brendon LaBatte, 25, is the No. 1 priority for the Bombers but people close to him say he will check out the NFL landscape before making a decision.NOTES: Jordan Pugh was slated to start at strong safety for the injured Charles Godfrey, but developed concussionlike symptoms prior to the game and didn't play. That forced the Panthers to start Jonathan Nelson, who was added to the roster from the practice squad. Nelson had the game's only interception.

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