"Story of my life," said O'Neal, who attributed the Lakers' loss to a lack of effort and lobbied for the veteran, Bryon Russell, to start receiving some playing time.
Rodgers, in postgame comments, may have tipped off that McCarthy will limit his playing time when he said that Tom Brady's record of 50 touchdown passes in a season was probably safe (Rodgers has 45, after having five against the Bears), and then lobbied for his friend, the backup Matt Flynn, who will be a sought-after free agent, to receive some playing time.
Former Flintridge Prep and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo standout Ramses Barden received some rare playing time Sunday at wide receiver for the New York Giants against the visiting Dallas Cowboys.
And Alleyah received substantial playing time, too.
Brook Lopez, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Courtney Lee and Terrence Williams -- all promising prospects -- received considerable playing time again.
Herb Williams received rare playing time to spell a banged-up Buck Williams.
Swayne also received more playing time than Matthew Hatchette, who was beaten out for a starting job by Laveranues Coles.
Eriksson has taken a chance by selecting several strikers who have received limited playing time with their club teams.
Brown, who has received extensive playing time because of an injury to Kenny Philips, excelled in the second half with his team-leading sixth and seventh interceptions.
The Rockets will attempt to replace Hay's production with the juniors Derrick Summers and Beau Brudzinski, both of whom received extensive playing time as backups in 2007.
He has received significant playing time on a team with N.B.A.-tested talent, and his looks and game have garnered comparisons to Pete Maravich.
