1.   All those things combined with a quality opponent to make it a long night at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

2.   And after creaming three puffs in their first three games, the Seahawks let the chance to beat a quality opponent in a hostile environment slip through their fingers.

3.   At the height of opportunity, the Pacers wilted, their veteran core defining itself as, at best, a quality conference final opponent.

4.   Both detest zone defenses, and both are desperate for a victory over a quality opponent.

5.   Akinwande, who was disqualified for excessive clutching in his last title fight, against Lennox Lewis, is suspect as a quality opponent.

6.   But this was a shocking turn of events, especially after Colorado spent its last few games stampeding quality opponents.

7.   Even if his team had beaten the Dolphins by three touchdowns that evening, he would be looking at Miami strictly as a quality opponent.

8.   Frazier said his resume was light on quality opponents because all of the good boxers pulled out of bouts before signing contracts.

9.   If nothing else, the Lakers need to reassert their ability to beat quality opponents.

10.   In a playoff series against Orlando, the Indiana Pacers or any other quality opponent, having the home-court advantage may make the difference.