They certainly could have used a lineman since the average age of the current five starters is 31 years old.

All five of New York's current starters will be at least 30 years old when next season starts.

Actually, 16 current starters or regulars were with the Jets when they last won the division in 1998, but Edwards's point is valid nonetheless.

Current starters (as of October 6, 2008)

"We have a group of unselfish players," said guard Arron Afflalo, one of three current starters who was with the team before the trade.

Current starters include stuffed sun-dried tomatoes; eggplant salad; and stuffed artichoke.

The future is bright, as all five current starters are underclassmen, and Conroy has, among other things, a brand new $14 million practice facility to sell to recruits.

The current starters and their teammates have brought no guarantees with them, but the Royals have brought themselves and their fans out of a coma.

During their three seasons in South Bend, Willingham and his staff had a hand in recruiting 16 of the 22 current Irish starters.

Among the current starters, only the rookie Channing Frye has played better at the Garden, averaging 16.8 points, on .593 shooting, and 7.5 rebounds.