1.   At the other extreme, rookies take over two positions -- Quilvio Veras at second and Charles Johnson behind the plate.

2.   Forced into action when veteran Kelly Hrudey went down with an ankle injury, the rookie has taken advantage of the opportunity.

3.   His place in the rotation will be taken by rookie Bruce Chen.

4.   In addition to learning about etiquette, the rookies also take classes on managing money, handling the media and eating nutritious meals.

5.   Some NFL rookies take their newfound wealth and stockpile cars.

6.   The Bruins celebrated the fountain of youth Thursday as their rookies took the ice for the first time at training camp.

7.   Until he left for free agency in February, center Dave Wohlabaugh had been as well, although his place now has been taken by rookie Damien Woody.

8.   Was it gratifying, Clemens was asked, that the rookie took himself off the hook?

9.   With center Christian Laettner injured and guard J. R. Rider in his characteristic sulk, the rookie took over.