41.   Even second-year freshman Steve Buck, who has not played a down this season, took more snaps in practice this weekend than Fien.

42.   Fien took one snap all season, in the opener against California.

43.   Fleming could be joined by another receiver, of the undrafted-rookie variety, to help take practice snaps.

44.   Five years ago, I probably would take every snap.

45.   For one thing, none of the three has taken a snap in a college game.

46.   Foley took snaps again Wednesday in practice.

47.   Free agents Brandon Noble and Robert Newkirk have been taking snaps at both positions.

48.   Frerotte took the snap, stood up, and tossed a pass to the wide-open tight end Scott Galbraith.

49.   Griese took the snap, rolled to his right and spotted running back Chris Howard wide open over the middle.

50.   Germaine took the snap, tucked the ball behind his back with his right hand and offered tailback Joe Montgomery his empty hand.