1.   And he only had to carry a team, not a city.

2.   And much like a quarterback, a good goalie can carry a team far.

3.   And Olajuwon has taken a physical pounding from having to carry the team for years.

4.   Because when Starks catches fire, he can carry a team for a half, or for an entire game.

5.   Belichick has built an NFC East type defense -- more power than finesse -- that can carry the team through rough spots on offense.

6.   Bledsoe should not have to bear the burden of carrying this team to victory every Sunday.

7.   Bledsoe once again carried his team to victory.

8.   A champion does not wait for the other guy to bring the emotion or the drive that will carry the team.

9.   A year in which he found himself carrying the team more than he had to.

10.   After all, some contend, Sosa is carrying a team that is vying for the playoffs.