1.   And if it was, plays came up short with dropped passes or poor throws.

2.   And provided redemption for his dropped TD pass just before halftime.

3.   And the passing game was undone by four dropped passes.

4.   And when he did execute plays, he was betrayed by dropped passes and penalties.

5.   As has been the case nearly all season, USC receivers had some key dropped passes.

6.   Because of a broken thumb that had forced him to wear a cast, Walker had become prone to fumbles and dropped passes.

7.   A dropped pass here, a missed layup there.

8.   A dropped Dolphin pass or a Miami punt.

9.   A dropped pass here, a blown coverage there.

10.   A dropped pass at UCLA football practice used to provoke a short reprimand from receivers coach Ron Caragher.