71.   Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, other league officials and a handful of coaches met for more than two hours Wednesday to discuss the issue.

72.   Claude Loiselle, a league official, left the arena with videotapes and a rulebook.

73.   Despite what league officials might say publicly, the basic framework for realignment has been drawn, especially for the NFC.

74.   Dolan, in the estimation of league officials, is also expected to be a hands-off owner in the manner of Hess.

75.   During the offseason, league officials thought about moving to Colorado or Nebraska, looking for a better playing environment.

76.   Esposito said no league official was available by phone at the time of the final trade attempt.

77.   Even owners have been known to sell their tickets for many times their face value, owners and league officials said.

78.   First, contrary to his strong public denials, Parcells is closely involved with an undisclosed group to buy the Jets, according to a league official.

79.   Following the game, Rodman challenges league officials David Stern and Rod Thorn to suspend him.

80.   For now, league officials have other concerns.