61.   Carroll said the medical and coaching staffs make the decision on whether a player takes the field.

62.   Collins, like all reserve quarterbacks getting their first chance to play before the home fans, will likely receive a generous ovation when he takes the field Sunday.

63.   Consider it a great accomplishment if each player can take the field with both shoes tied and pants on right-side out.

64.   Colangelo said he hopes the first minor league team will take the field next year.

65.   Denmark Coach Jorgen Hvidemose said the players had been nervous before the match but settled down once they took the field.

66.   During spring training in Kissimmee, Fla., he grew impatient to take the field and play a game that counted toward the standings.

67.   Donnels, who pinch hit for Luis Alicea, then took the field at second base.

68.   Eight years have passed since that spring day when the three first took the field together.

69.   Even if Testaverde had taken the field in the third quarter, the Jets would probably have lost.

70.   Even if the offer is rejected, the players still might return to work before replacement players take the field Sunday, on Opening Day.