1.   Among those the police interviewed was Cowboys backup fullback Nicky Sualua.

2.   And, of course, there is the battle for the backup fullback spot.

3.   Backup fullback Josh Spoerl and reserve halfback Eric Tasby also were granted scholarship releases and intend to transfer.

4.   Look for the Steelers to trade backup fullback Richard Huntley to the Dolphins for draft choices and then open negotiations with starter Jerome Bettis on a contract extension.

5.   Cothran and Graham are competing for the backup fullback job behind Milne.

6.   Donnell Bennett, the backup fullback last season, will not play.

7.   Fassel went on to mention Greg Comella and Eric Lane, the two players vying for the backup fullback spot, confirming that they would see time as well.

8.   He probably fits that better than he does as a backup fullback because of his style.

9.   If Pierson cannot play, Scott Huber becomes the backup fullback behind Charlie Landrigan.

10.   If David Lang is re-signed, Cowboys coaches will move Lang from backup fullback to the third tailback position, leaving a job open behind Daryl Johnston.