1.   After BC deferred the opening coin toss, the Hokies wasted little time getting on the board.

2.   Former President George Bush and ex-Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach will handle the opening coin toss.

3.   Giants coach Jim Fassel found out about the attack just before the opening coin toss.

4.   Julio Caesar Chavez, the reigning junior welterweight champion, joined referee Jerry Markbreit and captains for both teams for the opening coin toss.

5.   Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern took part in the opening coin toss alongside U.S. Ambassador Jean Kennedy-Smith.

6.   With a berth in the Wimbledon quarterfinals at stake, Lindsay Davenport was reluctant to win even the opening coin toss against best friend Mary Joe Fernandez.