11.   Like Marion Jones, triathlon figures to play an outsized role in its first Olympics.

12.   Martinez figures to play at first base and third.

13.   Outside linebacker Kai Bynum, who figured to play a lot, battles migraine headaches and is sitting out.

14.   Perry figures to play a large role.

15.   Plus, reserve strong safety David King missed practice time this week to be with his ill mother and does not figure to play much.

16.   Stenson, who figures to play left field for Triple A Pawtucket, does not hang over the plate the way Vaughn does.

17.   The one tey all have in common is that none of them figure to play a lick of defense.

18.   The Spartans had three openings on their offensive line, and Robinson-Randall figured to play quickly.

19.   They have superstar potential and still are relative youngsters who figure to play here into the next century.

20.   Though a raw project, Benson figured to play more next season after the free-agent departure of starter Russell Maryland.