1.   But after putting on a brace, Pearsall returned to practice Tuesday and proclaimed himself ready to start against Purdue.

2.   Instead, they glanced at the textbook for a few minutes, then slammed it shut and proclaimed themselves ready.

3.   Pitcher Allen Watson, who had a strained flexor muscle in his left elbow, has proclaimed himself ready to rejoin the rotation.

4.   This is the scheduled springboard for bravado, a time when the Knicks typically puff out their chests and proclaim themselves ready to challenge the world champion Chicago Bulls.

5.   Oscar De La Hoya used some big punches Friday night to proclaim himself ready for a big fight.

6.   Also recently, a top general proclaimed himself ready to wage war against radical Islam, causing an outcry among Welfare party supporters.

7.   On Saturday, a top general proclaimed himself ready for war against Islamic radicals.

8.   On Thursday, Hasek proclaimed himself ready to play after practicing with the Sabres.