91.   These people noted that Fisher had not been named to the search committee, which would have forced him to withdraw his name from consideration for chief executive.

92.   There is no successor, and most of the candidates under serious consideration for the job have withdrawn their names.

93.   This came after Rhodes declared for the NBA draft following his junior season, but withdrew his name before draft day.

94.   Two years ago, William F. Weld, the former governor of Massachusetts, withdrew his name from consideration to be ambassador to Mexico after angering Helms.

95.   Ultimately, Ralston withdrew his name from consideration because of the controversy.

96.   Ventura last month withdrew his name from consideration as presidential candidate, but he also made clear that he believed the national Reform Party was in need of change.

97.   Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer, who met with both Clemson and South Carolina, withdrew his name Tuesday after receiving a new contract from the Hokies.

98.   William Kennedy Smith has withdrawn his name from contention without ever having declared his intention to run for Congress from his adopted Chicago.

99.   Wisner withdrew his name from consideration last month to take a position with American International Group, the insurance company.

100.   Over the weekend, Schottenheimer, a former Kansas City Chiefs coach, withdrew his name from consideration.