41.   He must ask questions of quarterback Jeff Hostetler, seek advice from the defensive backs he plays against in practice.

42.   He has yet to consult a financial planner, and Oprah notwithstanding, he wants to continue trimming trees and living and playing poker in the East Village.

43.   He is right, which makes one wonder how much more productive Lemieux could be if he played with the same intensity in the regular season.

44.   He turned around near the plate, and there was Bonilla, who played for Leyland in Pittsburgh.

45.   He will make the trip, but the team is not sure whether he will play Friday in Detroit. . . .

46.   He started playing guitar in grade school, and in high school he played tenor banjo with an amateur group.

47.   Horry reportedly has shown improvement since aggravating the injury Sunday against Detroit, and he might play Monday in San Antonio.

48.   I can honestly tell you they are the strongest bunch I have ever played against in my entire career.

49.   If he plays defense against Iowa in the Sun Bowl, it likely will be during bump-and-run coverage.

50.   I talk with the guys I played with in Chicago all the time.