11.   Believe me, I actually had to earn the starting spot.

12.   Bellisari beat out Austin Moherman for the starting spot in September.

13.   Before this season, Candiotti lost his starting spot to Chan Ho Park.

14.   Bodine has failed to qualify for two of the first four races and already is behind in the provisional game for coveted starting spots.

15.   Both strikers are fighting for the starting spot that will be left by Sasha Victorine during the Olympics.

16.   A backup to John Stockton in Utah the last five seasons, Eisley is expected to push Mavs incumbent point guard Steve Nash for the starting spot.

17.   Abdul-Malik had five tackles and two sacks against Washington State and is now battling junior Lawrence Larry for the starting spot.

18.   After Dan Kendra was injured for the umpteenth time, he simply moved Weinke into the starting spot.

19.   After playing midfield last year, Richard Farrer has secured the starting spot with impressive play during the preseason.

20.   Al Jackson, who is competing with Kelvin Garmon for the starting spot at right guard, missed practice because of a sprained ankle.