1.   Ryan Stromsborg, a sophomore from Notre Dame High, is challenging for a starting spot in the infield and outfield.

2.   Wilkerson, who sat out last season recovering from a broken leg, had regained his starting spot.

3.   Among the longshots earning starting spots were Lance Hooper, Hermie Sadler and Carl Long.

4.   And the freshman earned a starting spot in the Matadors linebacking corps for the season opener against Air Force on Saturday in Colorado Springs, Colo.

5.   Another, Chad Hennings, is challenging for a starting spot.

6.   At left corner, Chris Butcher and Jeremy Jones are locked in a tight battle for the starting spot.

7.   At split end, Jon Muyres beat out Kerry Watkins for the starting spot.

8.   At Valley, Flowers was also in a four-way battle for the starting spot before the season.

9.   Because of another obligation, Unser was unable to select his starting spot in the blind draw, so Kirby did the honors.

10.   Belichick has been evasive about what starting spots are sewn up.