51.   But if Atlanta falls behind Sunday at New Orleans, a comeback figures to be more difficult.

52.   But in a season that figures to be a struggle, the Red Storm can hardly be too proud.

53.   But it figures to be a long two months before the end of the season, even though the Mets are currently on a three-game winning streak.

54.   But it figures to be a highly entertaining exit.

55.   But in time, say, two weeks, when ASU comes off a bye and plays Washington State, Redmond figures to be healthy.

56.   But that grumbling does not figure to be any louder than the behind-the-scenes outrage certain to be expressed by Steinbrenner.

57.   But the Applewhite-Simms debate figures to be a seasonlong sideshow.

58.   But other problems figure to be bitter, hard-fought battles.

59.   But the big news of spring figures to be how quickly Palmer can come back from his injury.

60.   But the fresh horse, the dangerous horse, figures to be Red Bullet.