One of Lomu's tries was a characteristic bulldozing effort down the wing, leaving Scottish defenders in his wake.

The ban on keepers' handling back passes has left dithering defenders panic- stricken.

The lanky back rower ran 40 metres, leaving defenders in his wake.

That's where he is leaving defenders, too.

Because screens invite the defense to rush the quarterback, they are designed to leave fewer defenders behind the rushers to stop the play.

Not when the backup tailback, Archie, routinely leaves defenders in his wake.

I would add that he could also change channels, while changing direction at a pace and an angle that leaves defenders feeling dizzy.

But Shiancoe strides easily and cuts suddenly and leaves defenders behind, catching the ball without slowing.

Hampton, this year's first-round draft choice, carried 19 times for 78 yards, often leaving defenders grasping after his start-and-stop moves.

At the same time, his crossover dribble leaves defenders suffering from whiplash.