11.   He also has had to watch the forced retirement of his brother, strong safety Bennie Blades, because of bulging discs in his back.

12.   He is the second Reds player to be plagued by a bulging disc.

13.   He was also hampered by a bulging disc in his back.

14.   Hinojosa, who was named WCC tournament MVP, could have opted for surgery when doctors discovered the bulging disc late last summer.

15.   It revealed a slightly bulging disc in the lower back.

16.   Johnson, even with a bulging disc, has stuff.

17.   Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle John Alt is considering retirement after doctors discovered two bulging discs in his neck, according to a published report.

18.   Packers coach Mike Holmgren convinced Chmura to stay on, to wait and see how the two bulging discs responded to rest and rehabilitation.

19.   Reds center fielder Deion Sanders did not play Sunday because of a bulging disc in his back that has been causing him pain in his right leg.

20.   San Francisco defensive lineman Junior Bryant will miss the rest of the season because of a bulging disc in his neck.