41.   Defending race champion Jeff Burton is one of the dissatisfied drivers who had voiced worries about the racing surface and is disappointed in the lack of action.

42.   Defending West champion Auburn, with a single vote, Arkansas and Mississippi bring up the rear.

43.   Defending Busch champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. was third.

44.   Defending champion Greg Puga, a caddie at Bel Air Country Club, did not qualify for the match-play round.

45.   Defending champion Retief Goosen chance of repeating was over quickly.

46.   Defending conference champion Seattle was gritty against the Bulls in the finals but will they return.

47.   Defending national champions.

48.   Defending national champions?

49.   Defending PGA champion Davis Love III agreed.

50.   Defending champion Nick Faldo has emerged as the favorite to win the Masters with U.K. oddsmaker Ladbrokes after a flurry of late support for the three-time winner.