The Texas Longhorns, above left, saw their chance to play for the Big 12 title take a big hit when they lost, 12-7, TexasxA&MA&M.
There was a blond, a dark-haired guy, someone who laughed funny, someone who looked good in a bathing suit, someone who didn't -- but they all got their shot, their chance to play quarterback for the Redskins.
For the Celtics, their next chance to play basketball will not come until next season.
The Sooners probably lost their best chance to play for a national title when they were defeated a week ago by Texas A&M, but a Big 12 title is well within reach.
Off the ice, we encourage players to take care of one another, listen to each other and thank their parents for the chance to play sports.
Having been drawn alongside Bosnia-Hercegovina, Belgium, Israel, Cyprus and Andorra in their group, there is a growing belief Wales could end their long wait for a chance to play in the finals of a major tournament.
Now a door closed to as-yet uncapped players for whom the chance to play for their country even once would be the realisation of a dream and a reward for years of dedication, is opened to allow a 33-year-old with 119 caps to milk some artificial applause.
Linemen Kenyatta Walker and Gerard Warren of the Gators, wide receiver David Terrell of the Wolverines and cornerback Nate Clements of the Buckeyes said yesterday that they would forgo their senior seasons for a chance to play in the N.F.L. next season.
Having been drawn alongside Bosnia-Hercegovina, Belgium, Israel, Cyprus and Andorra in Group B, there is a growing belief Wales could end their long wait for a chance to play in a major tournament with the top two sides qualifying automatically.
