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tw i n c i t y do dge presents: boilermakers in the nfl Short Puts Together Solid First Half BY KYLE CHARTERS KCharters@GoldandBlack.com he's not a Kawann Althoughthe firsthasstarter,his presShort certainly made ence felt in half of the season in Carolina. The rookie defensive tackle has a 1.5 sacks coming off the bench for the Panthers, along with 17 tackles. His performance has been enough to get national recognition; ESPN has the second-round draft choice among its "rising rookies for the second half." About Short, Mel Kiper Jr. says: "The lesser-known of the two good rookie defensive tackles in Carolina, Short is only on the field about half the time, but he has flashed when there and has shown a knack for creating pressure from the inside. The Panthers are surging, and Short and Star Lotulelei are a big reason why." Since starting the season 1-3, the Panthers have won four straight games to move themselves into contention for an NFC playoff spot. Otto Gets Start Mike Otto got a rare start for the Titans on Sunday, only his sixth in six NFL seasons. But the veteran has proven over the years to be a steady backup and reliable spot-starter. Tennessee coach Mike Munchak called him solid on Sunday, when the Titans racked up nearly 200 yards rushing in a win over St. Louis. "He's smart, he's been around the game a lot, and it was good to have him next to (rookie) Chance (Warmack) for that reason on the road," Munchak told Titansonline.com. "I think he came in like he usually does and was pretty solid. He was tough in some of the pass games early. They have some good Carolina Panthers football players, but I thought he set- In the first eight games of his NFL career, Kawann Short has 17 tackles, including 1.5 sacks. tled down and had some nice blocks on "In the game there, I had a little ter next week and running around and some of the nice runs CJ (Chris John- something there, just don't really want doing whatever it is as far as a week of son) had." to get into the specifics of it," the for- recovery." mer Boilermaker told Boston area meThe Patriots return to action Nov. Ninkovich Feeling OK dia, "but it's something that with hav- 18 vs. Carolina. j The bye week might be coming at ing a week off, I'm sure I'll feel even beta good time for Rob Ninkovich and the Patriots. The New England defensive end left the Pats' win over Pittsburgh early on Sunday, after suffering from a foot injury. He returned to the sideline late 650 Sagamore Parkway South in the game and may have been able Lafayette, IN 47905 to return to the field had the margin See the 2014 Jeep Wrangler! been closer. But he stayed on the side. Tuesday, he updated the injury. TwinCitySuperstore.com TWIN CITY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM 800-562-4581 GoldanDBlack express • volume 24, express 9 • 24