11.   The rival coaches -- Pete Carroll of the Jets and Marv Levy of the Bills -- discounted both theories Wednesday.

12.   They discounted the theory that his pitches had lost velocity.

13.   They said they had thought that the call might have been related to the bomber, but Monday were discounting that theory.

14.   Though officials first thought the killings might be connected, investigators later discounted the theory.

15.   Though most archeologists discounted his theories, he spent much time exploring local rock formations and discussing his findings with local historical groups.

16.   Others discount that theory, pointing to logic.

17.   He quickly discounted that theory after witnesses in the area reported hearing only one explosion.

18.   Law enforcement sources said later their investigation led them to discount that theory.

19.   There has been no other traces of the suspect, and police have not discounted the theory that he may have recrossed the border into Germany.

20.   There was speculation last month that the terrorists may have a sympathizer in parliament providing them with information about politicians, but law officials have since discounted that theory.