1.   He has maintained all along that his thumb is fine and that the importance of each playoff game will make it a case of mind over matter.

2.   He placed his right hand down to brace himself, and the thumb was dislocated.

3.   He might not have a choice as long as his thumbs are in pain.

4.   His thumb was not broken, and he was told that he could not aggravate his ankle injury by playing on it.

5.   How green is your thumb?

6.   Horne admitted that the thumb was a concern throughout the sessions but said he fully expected his fighter to step into the ring on Saturday.

7.   However, Hundley said the thumb was fine.

8.   His right thumb is still tender.

9.   If Newt were a right-handed carpenter, his left thumb would be the size of a grapefruit by now.

10.   In fact, the thumbs are down and dangling, barely held into place with splints, tape and hope.