1.   An apparently stunned and dejected George Karl had few words Tuesday upon learning of his ouster as Sonic coach.

2.   But Karl, the Sonic coach, will be studied the most.

3.   Cotton worked out with Sonic assistant coach Tim Grgurich, Sonic free agent Eric Snow and former Sonic Vincent Askew.

4.   It is not in the red and black of the Bulls, as Sonic coach George Karl wanted.

5.   Sonic coach George Karl could not wait any longer.

6.   Sonic coach George Karl said Friday he knew of no late-night drinking activities involving Kemp before the Bulls game.

7.   Sonic coach George Karl chose his words carefully.

8.   Sonic coach George Karl realized at the crack of dawn that he might have made a mistake.

9.   Sonic coach George Karl watched the game tape.

10.   Sonic coach George Karl always has downplayed the trend and was naturally diplomatic Friday, not wanting to incite the Rockets.