Penn State's defense spent much of the first half plundering Miami's backfield.

The defense then spent two days refuting the prosecution's case.

Since Cutler's injury, Chicago's defense had spent too much time on the field.

With the offense struggling in the second half, the defense spent much of the fourth quarter on the field.

Granted, the offense's early struggles meant the defense spent huge chunks of time on the field, and fatigue was the natural byproduct.

Armstead questioned the offense's toughness and said the defense had spent all day on the field trying to carry the team.

On Wednesday, the defense spent about 10 minutes presenting its case and then rested.

The defense spent two weeks attacking the credibility and character of the accuser and his mother.

The Bills won, 34-31, and the defense spent the rest of the regular season trying to catch its breath.

The prosecution and defense both spent huge sums in testing and investigation.