Intentional Offsides: The only advantage to be gained by intentional offsides is the stoppage of play. (A chance to change lines,talk to the coach,etc.) ESPN's Coverage: ESPN probably won't begin any real hype until today or Tues day. They did mention it a couple of weeks ago,but the real hype will begin this week-but watch carefully,E$PN isn't going to put too much into this becaus e they don't expect to get much out(Once again $$ talks). NC$$ and the Fans: In literal terms the fan has little power. But to organizations like the NC$$,the fans are the ones who support the schools and teams,and if they are organized and have a strong message,the NC$$ will listen. Because if they didn't,we wouldn't pay $$$ to watch the games. Then again,they haven't listened yet(TV Coverage in the East)and we still pay$- 8500 Saturday night in Providence. Just some thoughts... John Forsyth