31.  Asked whether Bailey earned himself a starting job, Harrick seemed open to the suggestion.

32.  Astacio, who was in trouble only once Saturday, said he never thought about losing his starting job.

33.  At strong safety, Scott Fields and Sammy Knight are neck-and-neck for the starting job.

34.  Austin, who also plays second, third and short, started slowly this season and recently lost his starting job.

35.  Ayanbadejo, a defensive end, won a starting job in spring practice.

36.  Banks enrolled at Mississippi State in January and won a starting job in spring practice.

37.  Bailey is battling with Frank Stams for the starting job.

38.  Barnum found himself absorbed in his studies, content to be working toward a communications degree if not toward a starting job.

39.  Barring a trade for a power forward, coach Del Harris expects Knight to compete for the starting job.

40.  Bautista helped his chances of winning the starting job in right by starting a three-run third with a single and hitting an RBI double in the fourth.