51.   Whitaker has been noted throughout his career as a defensive specialist who took more joy in making an opponent miss than in knocking him out.

52.   With defensive specialist Cedric Walker gone for the season after reconstructive knee surgery, the Rattlers are happy to help him pursue his dream.

53.   Zamuner, a defensive specialist from the Tampa Bay Lightning, rates as the surprise selection.

54.   Pete Carroll, the replacement for coach Bill Parcells, who guided the Patriots to the Super Bowl last year, is a defensive specialist.

55.   Another possible substitute is Juninho, who was benched against England in favor of defensive specialist Kleberson.

56.   Augmon, a defensive specialist, will be entering his eighth NBA season with his fourth team.

57.   Boston also has defensive specialist Darren Lewis, who can play all three outfield positions.

58.   Cato, a defensive specialist, was one of five players the Rockets picked up earlier this month when they traded Scottie Pippen to the Portland Trail Blazers.

59.   Despite his reputation as a defensive specialist, Zagalo has made the new crop of fleet, young attackers the heart of his team.

60.   It also marked the debut of former defensive specialist Dennis Johnson, an owner of three NBA championship rings, as Clippers assistant coach.