1.   Although the wisdom of his return from major knee surgery in December can be questioned, the resoluteness of his will cannot.

2.   Anderson is coming off his second major knee surgery in three years.

3.   Bassen, who has been out since major knee surgery in September, skated at full speed for the first time yesterday.

4.   Buffalo Sabres right wing Donald Audette recently underwent reconstructive knee surgery, his third major knee operation.

5.   But his playing time has been limited by two major knee injuries and coach Mack Brown chose Simms to start ahead of Applewhite.

6.   But since leaving L.A. bitterly three years ago, he has added another major knee injury to the one he suffered during his first season with the Clippers.

7.   But the Steelers are not counting on the great defensive back following his major knee surgery.

8.   Coates played in that game, but Gash missed it after undergoing major knee surgery late that season.

9.   Coming off major knee surgery, Lewis has struggled at times, especially on his tackling.

10.   Cook has overcome two major knee surgeries, including one that delayed his enrollment at UCLA.