11.   He has stepped up his play this season but the talent-rich Blazers may still end up with only one selection.

12.   He left the cushy job to come to Baylor and take over a team that was winless in conference play last season.

13.   He was replaced by John Hessler, a redshirt sophomore who had participated in three plays last season and had not thrown a pass.

14.   His limited play last season did not allow him to showcase himself and he knew the future could include playing professionally in Europe or sitting on an NBA bench.

15.   His heart also came into play last season.

16.   His solid play this season has come in spurts.

17.   However the owners vote Tuesday, the vote clearly will be the last chance for interleague play next season.

18.   His strong play last season as the replacement for the injured Stanley Roberts convinced the Clippers to re-sign Spencer before the option year on his original contract started.

19.   How those two play this season will help determine if the playoffs are really as attainable as they always seem on the eve of training camp.

20.   If Mattingly plays next season, Krivacs said, it will be with the Yankees.