51.   For years, he has exchanged e-mail messages with a gay right guard in Chicago.

52.   Frank Middleton, who has been working behind Mo Collins at right guard, is expected to play left guard tomorrow night.

53.   Free-agent signee Jorge Diaz, who started in Tampa Bay the past few years, played right guard.

54.   Freshman Zach Wilson will start at right guard with Jason Grain out a month with a knee injury.

55.   Freshman Kevin Breedlove is poised to take over at right guard, if not Saturday against Central Florida, then eventually this season.

56.   Freshman right guard Mike Saffer has the quick feet, fluid stride and knee bend not found in Andy Meyers.

57.   Geoff Watson, who started the season third on the depth chart at right guard, is now the starting left tackle.

58.   Gogan became a full-time starter at right guard and teamed with massive right tackle Erik Williams to help push the team to another Super Bowl win.

59.   Gruttadauria shifted to right guard.

60.   Hallen and Collins are alternating at left guard, and starting right guard Gene Williams and reserve Greg Bishop also are alternating.