51.  Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith missed both practices yesterday because of an irritated right knee.

52.  Defensive tackle Ennis Davis also missed practice and Hackett said senior Marc Matock would probably start, although he is still not capable of going an entire game.

53.  Defensive lineman Jason Nicastro, defensive back Travis Campbell, linebacker Cos Abercrombie, offensive lineman Keith Kincaid and receiver Jamaal Perry are expected to miss practice all week.

54.  Defensive tackle Chad Hennings missed practice for the second consecutive day because of personal reasons.

55.  Dennis Rodman missed practice Monday, and even hung up on Coach Phil Jackson when he asked for an explanation.

56.  Defensive end Dimitrius Underwood missed practice Wednesday for personal reasons.

57.  Dover missed spring practice, playing baseball for TCU, and Kaylakie missed him.

58.  Ellison fell out of favor with coach Chris Ford last season because he missed so many practices.

59.  Dwayne Schintzius misses practice.

60.  Ennis Davis missed spring practice with a knee injury, but is another Athlon preseason All-American and is expected to be ready in the fall.