1.   I felt that my running was improving as the season progressed and that I was in with a chance.

2.   And as the season progressed and it became more and more obvious that something special was unfolding, Garciaparra maintained his unpretentious demeanor.

3.   And others, like Chris Childs, did not improve as the season progressed.

4.   Armstrong has been trying to get his right knee stronger as the season has progressed.

5.   As a senior floor leader for that underachieving group, Martin struggled, losing minutes as the season progressed to a freshman named Tyus Edney.

6.   As last season progressed, Baldwin, unable to work out as much, found that his body was becoming more flexible.

7.   As the season has progressed, instead of being mollified, their weaknesses have become more apparent.

8.   As the season progressed, Blackmon has called for more man coverages.

9.   As the season progressed, it became clear that the Knicks were, at best, middle-of-the-pack in the Eastern Conference.

10.   As the season progresses, the shifting will become more fluid.