51.   The Mariners are the ones in second, but not when it comes to playing Texas straight up.

52.   The Nets have offered Kenny Anderson straight up for Grant, and the Kings, who believe Grant is the next Karl Malone, have said no.

53.   The Saints do not have the players to match the Patriots straight up.

54.   The stems do not have to be trimmed unless you want the artichoke to stand straight up.

55.   The Sacramento Kings called and offered Bobby Hurley, straight up.

56.   The trail is virtually straight up the side of a mountain.

57.   The Sonics tried to do a Kemp-for-Baker deal straight up.

58.   They have Turkish coffee with enough sugar to make the spoon stand straight up.

59.   They petitioned Karl to at least try defending the Lakers straight up.

60.   They were always straight up with me.