11.   Ill-timed penalties, poor communication, and missed assignments conspired to beat New England on a night when the Patriots showcased a ton of football talent.

12.   It was bad professional football virtually from the start, with so many mental mistakes, bobbles, turnovers, missed assignments and silly penalties.

13.   Missed assignments, falling off the block, all of it adds up to a poor performance.

14.   Offensive lineman owned up to missed assignments.

15.   The bad tackling, the missed assignments and the poor judgment were there for one and all to see.

16.   The purposefulness and concentration of the defense has been replaced by carelessness and missed assignments.

17.   The scene typified his lack of production -- five points a game and numerous missed defensive assignments.

18.   There will probably be some direct problems, such as missed assignments, incomplete work, or just plain errors.

19.   There were a few missed assignments.

20.   Toronto Coach Pat Quinn said both goals resulted in part from missed assignments by other Maple Leafs.