91.   He appreciates the concern centered around the back spasms that have made him wince at times during the playoffs.

92.   He had taken over for CARLTON HASELRIG, who had back spasms.

93.   He has two herniated discs in his back, and he departed his start Friday with back spasms after facing only five batters.

94.   He could have been waived Monday, but the Lakers instead placed him on the injured list with back spasms after they activated Johnson.

95.   He did not practice but received treatment for his back spasms.

96.   He also left one game early with back spasms and another early with a tight calf muscle.

97.   He had back spasms last Sunday against the Patriots and had been receiving up to five hours of therapy daily.

98.   He had experienced back spasms in the early rounds that faded as he walked briskly around the ring during the delay.

99.   He missed games Saturday and Sunday in Toronto because of back spasms.

100.   He has had back spasms this season, but said Tuesday that his disk condition has improved after an injection of cortisone two weeks ago.