81.   But his opponent clearly was.

82.   But his opponents have not been in the same category as me.

83.   But for those in the more local fights, often the opponent is someone they may bump into at the grocery store and have to look in the eye.

84.   But he has found that even when he charges on a pass, opponents have been able to ride him out of the play.

85.   But it is these big nonconference games, when the opponent is unfamiliar and the stakes high, where the learning curve has been steep for players and coach.

86.   But on the question of taking the Confederate flag down from the state Capitol dome, the most outspoken opponents were from the Lowcountry.

87.   But no opponent has been set.

88.   But opponents already are leery of their running game.

89.   But opponents speaking Thursday were poised for a battle, but acknoweleged the merger was destined for approval.

90.   But opponents are not reassured.