The Eustachian tube originates in the rear of the nose adjacent to the soft palate, runs a slightly uphill course, and ends in the middle ear space. The middle ear space is the hollowed out portion of the skull bone that contains the hearing apparatus and is covered on one side by the eardrum.
brinkmanship, brinksmanship. the technique or practice in foreign policy of manipulating a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure advantage, especially by creating diplomatic crises.
2007: Stepped in admirably at middle linebacker for Jasper Brinkley after the All-America candidate went down with a knee injury against LSU... totaled 61 tackles, ranking fifth on the squad, including 50 solo stops... his first start of the season came in the win over Mississippi State... responded with a game-high eight tackles, including six solo stops... forced a fumble against Florida.