11.   Before Buck Showalter became manager of the Yankees, he officiated at college basketball games during the off season.

12.   Before this season, he had missed just three games during his six-year career.

13.   Belichick benched quarterback Vinny Testaverde for three games during the middle of the season in favor of the rookie Eric Zeier in an effort to spark the team.

14.   Berman has a way of demanding the latest information on a game during commercial breaks.

15.   Before a game during the recent playoffs, a friend asked Martinez why he wanted to leave a safe, sane job like broadcasting and become a manager.

16.   Both lost six of seven games during conference play and seemed destined for the NIT.

17.   A few weeks later, he and his Italian pals were replaying the game during Juventus road trips to Naples or Florence.

18.   A major part of the boost has come from the defense, as opponents have mustered only one goal a game during the streak.

19.   A slight increase in television ratings from last season indicates a loyal fan base that missed the game during its absence.

20.   ABC, which already has most of the best games during the regular season, will then have the four major bowls.