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Wake Forest's defense has also pro-
vided solid run support. The defen-
sive line is part of the equation, but
the Demon Deacons' safeties are also
providing support. The defensive
backfield is anchored by safeties Jes-
sie Bates III and Cameron Glenn, who
combined for 99 tackles and three in-
terceptions through seven contests.
"The strength of the defense is the
defensive line and the safeties of
Cameron Glenn and Jessie Bates III,"
Johnston said. "Winning the battle at
the line of scrimmage is extremely
important and it takes some of the
pressure off the linebackers, who
have had an up-and-down year.
"Fortunately, Glenn and Bates III
Senior Duke Ejiofor — who had 29 total stops, 13 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks through seven games — and the Demon Deacons defensive line will try to cre-
ate havoc for a talented Notre Dame offensive line.
PHOTO BY BOB HEBERT.
