41.  Any place the pipe is near a board or goes through an opening, the movement can cause the pipe to strike, leading to a knocking sound.

42.  Defensive tackle Reggie White is one of the most effusive, gracious players in the league, and he will talk to anyone.

43.  Defensive tackle Ryan Nielsen of Simi Valley Royal High (back spasms) did not practice all week but is expected to play.

44.  Defensive tackle Sam Adams, kick returner Jermaine Lewis, linebacker Ray Lewis, offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden, Sharpe and safety Rod Woodson earned trips to Hawaii.

45.  Defensive tackle Sean Gilbert won't report to the Washington Redskins unless the team meets his asking price, his agent said.

46.  Defensive tackle Sean Phillips, who had surgery to remove torn cartilage in his knee two weeks ago, has been cleared to practice.

47.  Defensive tackle Steve Sanchez, a redshirt freshman, has moved to center, where he'll relieve starter Troy Danoff.

48.  Defensive tackle Stevie Lee reinjured a stress fracture in his foot the first week of spring drills and had to undergo surgery to repair the break.

49.  Defensive tackles coach Craig Boller said the coaches and players deserve to share the blame.

50.  Defensive tackles TONY CASILLAS (knee) and MARC SPINDLER (rib) were upgraded to probable.