91. The idea is to give something back to the older players, who obviously have more difficulty competing against the younger players. 92. The injuries that hampered the Rangers during the post-season were legitimate excuses, but they come with the territory with a lineup stocked with older players. 93. The future of American soccer is not unlike the past of Canadian hockey, hardscrabble youngsters who go off to learn the game on teams with older players. 94. The Islanders barely survive their Tuesday game against Customs, a team of older players who work for the government. 95. The older players are ready to be jettisoned, or downsized in regard to their roles on the team. 96. The older players knew the schemes. 97. The older players feel kind of paternal in that way and most of the young players we have are receptive to that. 98. The older players have seen Baxter go from a pudgy freshman with limitations to a probable NBA lottery pick. 99. The Patriots have been hurt by this trend of older players leaving. 100. The Packers, a veteran-dominated team, believe the older players can help the youngsters, particularly in managing their time. |