11.   And he was chosen for the American League All-Star team in his first season as a major-league regular.

12.   And Maloney left the building looking more dejected than perhaps at any time during his three-plus seasons as general manager.

13.   And that same winning trend has held this season as the Mavericks also began winning back North Texas fandom after a decade of neglect.

14.   And Riley will enter his fourth season as coach in New York facing a difficult challenge.

15.   And the Colts already had sent their own first-round pick to Tampa Bay last off season as part of the trade for quarterback Craig Erickson.

16.   And this season as every other recent season, a few celebrities were lured in to occupy front row seats and the intense attention of the paparazzi.

17.   And the shoulder-capping shrug, returns for another cold-weather season as the hot item to have.

18.   And when Peyton Manning subsequently decided to return for a senior season as a Volunteer rather than pursue early wealth of the NFL, it meant something to Weinke.

19.   Andruw Jones improved by the month last summer and deservedly won a Gold Glove in just his first season as a starter.

20.   And, as he sits out this season as a redshirt, just the chance to practice with the team.