11.   Among the big-name players who played well after ACL surgery were Dallas receiver Michael Irvin, San Francisco running back Garrison Hearst and Baltimore safety Rod Woodson.

12.   And it would give reporters another two days of quote machine Jayson Williams, who has been cleared to play after breaking his thumb four weeks ago.

13.   At times, it appeared they were playing their third game in three days instead of playing after two full days of rest.

14.   Baker decided he was ready to play after a strong practice Thursday.

15.   A recorded message is played after business hours.

16.   A World Cup of baseball has an advantage over the Olympics because it could be played after the season.

17.   After college he played the banjo professionally, in a duo called Tom and Gary.

18.   Alabama quarterback Andrew Zow will play after spraining an ankle, but tailback Shaun Alexander, with a similar injury, is doubtful.

19.   Brosius used to eat at the same restaurant if he had played well after a particular meal.

20.   Brown was under scrutiny during practice Wednesday, but was actually cleared to play after the Oiler game on Monday night.