11.   Georgia Tech was the winner of an intense recruiting war, but Carter broke Yellow Jacket hearts when he opted to play baseball.

12.   Instead, McClain opted to play in Turkey.

13.   Last year Aki Berg sat out the entire season, opting to play in Finland.

14.   Later on, when Lou Piniella was managing the Yankees, he opted to play a collection of minor leaguers against the Mets.

15.   Kudos to Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi for opting to play Davis Cup.

16.   Mackovic opted to play backup Richard Walton, rather than starter James Brown, during most of the second half against the Bears although Brown was healthy.

17.   Monell said he has heard some of the comments striking players have made aimed at players who might opt to play.

18.   Most of their veteran players opted to play in California in preparation for the Olympics.

19.   Once upon a time, a maroon-clad football team awash in preseason expectations opted to play its first game on the road against a renowned gunslinger.

20.   Quarterback was his love, so he opted to play at Scottsdale Community College before accepting a scholarship at Ohio State, where he platooned much of his career.