81.  Brown, who found Calloway open often in his quest to secure the starting job over Kent Graham, said he has no preference among receivers.

82.  Bryant, too, was asked if his All-Star breakthrough would make it hard for the Lakers to deny him a starting job.

83.  Bush is expected to play nearly two quarters tonight and is one of several veterans in highly scrutinized battles for roster spots and starting jobs.

84.  But a midseason injury gave rookie Jake Plummer the chance to win the starting job.

85.  But a poor preseason cost him a starting job.

86.  Brown has grown more confident -- and looked much better -- as the days have passed in camp and he now has a firm grip on the starting job.

87.  Brown told Dunn he would have a chance to win the starting job only if Applewhite got hurt or struggled, which did not happen.

88.  Bryant got double-doubles in the next four games as well, securing a starting job for good.

89.  But at least once a day, someone asks Fassel to explain his decision to hand Brown the starting job.

90.  But Brown has no illusions about doing what Kanell did, snatching the starting job.