1.   But long before Mechem, it was the sensational rookie play of Lopez that dramatically raised the profile of the LPGA.

2.   Chris Gomez has failed to duplicate his sensational rookie season of three years ago and could be available.

3.   Petr Sykora, the sensational rookie, pulled a muscle, probably his groin, in the opening period and missed the balance of the game.

4.   There is also Dave Wallace, who was the pitching coach when Nomo joined the Dodgers and won them over thanks to a sensational rookie season.

5.   They have sensational rookie Jim Carey in net, and an offense with some reliable depth.

6.   Valery Zelepukin, Randy McKay and sensational rookie Petr Sykora scored the other goals for the Devils, who ended a three-game losing streak by playing well.

7.   Garcia has not won an official tournament since his sensational rookie season two years ago.

8.   Some question her decision to split with swing coach David Leadbetter at the end of her sensational rookie season, when she won two majors.

9.   Wallabie scrum-half George Gregan capped the Bledisoe Cup and a sensational rookie year when he made one of the two most memorable plays of the season.