1.   Another possibility is Joe Hunter, who has the most experience but disappointed the coaches by skipping spring practice to run track.

2.   As with Rodman, Payton almost always delivered on the court, which gave him leverage to skip practice and skirt other responsibilities.

3.   As usual, receiver Danny Farmer has skipped spring practice to continue playing for the volleyball team, and linebacker Ed Stansbury is with track and field.

4.   Backup quarterback Matt Koffler skipped practice to rest his strained back, which he hurt lifting weights.

5.   Boomer Esiason skipped practice and asked to be released from the Cardinals.

6.   -- Kicker DAVID TREADWELL skipped practice with back spasms.

7.   After a frustrating loss, Eacker skipped practice.

8.   After a heart to heart with Coach Dick Vermeil, Phillips missed a team meeting and skipped practice this week and was waived Thursday.

9.   Also, NBC demanded to interview Kidd before a recent nationally televised game though he skipped practice with flulike symptoms.

10.   But after a day of whirlpool, heat and ultra-sound therapy, Galarraga skipped batting practice.