21.   Also, for the first time this season, USC did not lose a yard rushing in the first half.

22.   Although he started the Stanford game, this is the first time all season that Bastianelli has been listed as the starting wide receiver on the depth chart.

23.   Although he gave up the early runs, there was a time this season when that meant nothing to the high-octane offense.

24.   Among other things, the Saints have not had their entire first-string defense on the field at any time this season.

25.   Although the Cowboys have several wide receivers on the roster, only veteran Kelvin Martin saw any significant playing time last season.

26.   Among a multitude of firsts, Jim McIlvaine started at center for the first time this season.

27.   And at times last season, Hitchcock was tiptoeing through a dark room.

28.   Anaheim Angels right fielder Tim Salmon was not in the starting lineup for the fifth time this season Sunday but not because of any physical injury.

29.   And during those rare times this season when he needed support, mom was there.

30.   And for the first time this season against the Lakers, the Clippers were overmatched.