B.C. guard Thomas Claiborne, who maintains aspirations of a career in the N.F.L

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http://www.boston.com/sports/colleg...aiborne_knows_more_is_expected_of_him_for_bc/

Claiborne, 6 feet 3 inches, 332 pouinds, could be part of that group, which is why there has been so much angst surrounding his season. He started the first two games before injuries and the other issues slowed his progress.

The lack of playing time when he was healthy bruised Claiborne’s ego.

“At first, it threw me off,’’ said Claiborne. “It threw a lot of people to see a fifth-year senior and one of the emotional leaders of the team have his playing time reduced. But as the season went on, I started to learn more and more about myself and what kind of player I needed to be.’’

Spaziani says he needs a player who plays but also provides leadership. Claiborne probably will get another chance against Duke tomorrow to prove that he belongs back where he started the season.