1.   The quarterback threw a tight spiral to the receiver.

2.   But if you grew up to throw a tight spiral and call the right signals in the Super Bowl, everybody would hail your arm and your leadership.

3.   But Leaf needs more than a tight spiral to spark new life in the Chargers offense.

4.   For Wachholtz was supposed to be in Fort Collins, Colo., throwing his tight spirals for Sonny Lubick and his rising program at Colorado State.

5.   He looked sharp, threw his usual tight spirals and is expected to start against Arizona State.

6.   He savors their statistics, their tight spirals, their footwork and the finer points that the average head coach might overlook.

7.   He threw tight spirals for strikes.

8.   His dad whistled softly as he watched a tight spiral hiss downfield.

9.   Now imagine looking heavenward to see a tight spiral heading toward another receiver or running back.

10.   Testaverde lobbed a perfect bomb, complete with tight spiral.