21.   Some series patterns held Tuesday night, and others changed dramatically.

22.   So if the pattern holds, after that Ravens-Giants stinker of a year ago, this game is due.

23.   That pattern held through the end of the game.

24.   That same pattern holds in the way that Finneran treats his chairmen.

25.   The pattern does not hold for all brand-name directors.

26.   The pattern held true in both leagues last season.

27.   The pattern held true for longer stays, as well, they said.

28.   The pattern held true in various cities in the January-May period.

29.   The same pattern has held true this year.

30.   The same pattern held for fistfights, blackouts and hangovers.