21.  Mistakes in games cost him the job as a punt returner and playing time elsewhere.

22.  Now, Ewing sulks over his diminished role and playing time and hears his name bandied about amid trade exploration.

23.  On this traditionally constructed roster, young talent challenges experience for jobs and playing time.

24.  One side effect of the switch has been less playing time for former Birmingham star Marvin Powell and ex-Cal State Northridge transfer Travis Hall.

25.  Plus, since Battie and Fortson are in the last season of their deals, stats and playing time become factors when it is time to negotiate.

26.  Redshirt freshman George Foster is getting playing time at right and left tackle.

27.  Sanders is expected to file for free agency and will probably seek a multi-year contract and more playing time elsewhere.

28.  Spencer admitted that his left elbow was bothering him after spring training, but he did not say anything to Torre because he considered playing time so precious.

29.  The move will free up playing time at shooting guard for rookies Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles, second-year player Corey Maggette and veteran Eric Piatkowski.

30.  There are several Clippers who do not see eye to eye with the veteran coach about playing time and his on-the-court demeanor.