1.   And super alliance backers point out that a conference that chooses not to be involved cuts itself out of the national championship picture.

2.   Any of them could jump into the championship picture with a sharp round today.

3.   CBS is shut out of the national championship picture under this new agreement.

4.   Debate over the need for a playoff system is usually triggered by the omission from the mythical championship picture of some obviously deserving team.

5.   Florida Coach Steve Spurrier, whose team is back in the national championship picture, felt fortunate for another shot at Florida State.

6.   Golota is trying to remain in the heavyweight championship picture while Norris is attempting to come back from a knee injury he suffered in his bout with Mike Tyson.

7.   If he is right, it will be more than enough to put him back in the world championship picture.

8.   If Arizona State wins, the Gators seemingly will be shut out of the national championship picture no matter what they do against Florida State.

9.   If LSU wins, however, the entire national championship picture is thrown into chaos.

10.   It carried Roy to the middle of his BU teammates as they sat on the ice or leaned into each other for their championship picture.