1.   Both have been vilified by the news media in their countries, ripped by fans, dismissed as ignorant in their choices of players and tactics.

2.   Fans are ripping Blazers forward Cliff Robinson, the media are ripping coach P.J. Carlesimo and Isaiah Rider is ripping his teammates.

3.   The fan was ripping rookie cornerback Bobby Taylor, the second-round draft pick from Notre Dame who has struggled early.

4.   Other fans ripped up street signs and paraded them around an intersection near the University of Maryland campus.

5.   Fans had ripped the Communist symbols out of their flag but on Sunday in California they were able to dance and proclaim Hagi for president.