This is not a reply to your note alone, but to all the comments regarding playing time, being looked over, not getting a fair chance, etc.etc. If you (or anyone else) has ever coached a football team or any other sport higher than a rec.league, you have had to make the tough decisions as to who starts, who plays, who's the QB, who's the RB, etc. You made those decisions based on many factors, some being: hustle in practice, performance during practice, dedication, heart, school, attendance, leadership, crimes committed to society (ha, just kidding--this is not UT). Sometimes this is not necessarily the fastest player, not the biggest player. When the competition for position is close, you reward the one that has earned it most. If you do your job, you find a way to win and still teach the life lessons that you are obligated to teach. After all, there's not as many life lessons being taught at home these days----that's the shame of it. WE dont' have time anymore----we pay taxes--let's let the teachers and the coaches do the dirty work. And--Don't attack me for the truth--I could have done a better job, as well.