11.   All of the Falcons players stroll into Giants Stadium knowing what this game means to Dan Reeves.

12.   But for three Stars hopefuls, the next two games could mean the difference between making the step into the NHL or heading back to the International Hockey League.

13.   But in the Olympics I think there is even a bigger pressure than in the playoffs, because one game means everything.

14.   But it is August, he reminded, and games mean nothing.

15.   But Lemieux has always been at his best in the postseason, when the games mean the most.

16.   But that game also means nothing.

17.   But the campaign blame game means that the Democrats and Republicans are not likely to hammer out a responsible compromise this year.

18.   But the game meant more than that to both teams.

19.   But this game means a lot to Syracuse, too.

20.   But this game means a little more to Rogers, one of several Tech seniors who hope to end their career with a victory.