11.   And on such an unthinkable day, with Christmas only a week off, there was no other place they could be.

12.   And Raytheon Co., for the first time, will give all but essential employees that week off, following a revamping of holiday policies.

13.   And they were fresh from a week off.

14.   After a week off, he was third at Pocono, where his crew still had to lift him into and out of the car.

15.   After a week off, the crews load up for Pocono and then enjoy another weekend off.

16.   After a week off, Penn State will travel to Northwestern before a home game with Ohio State.

17.   After a week off, White is feeling rested, and that means he can concentrate all his efforts on getting to Bucs quarterback Trent Dilfer.

18.   After a week off, the Bruins get back in the swing of things against Arizona.

19.   After a week off, the Volunteers could use a splashy victory to remind pollsters they are still alive.

20.   After a week off, USC plays at Washington State, at home against Arizona, and at UCLA before anyone celebrates.