11.   His performance earned him the offensive player-of-the- game award.

12.   His performance earned him a best actor Oscar nomination.

13.   His performance earned him a coveted award that he was unaware of as a college senior ... and has thoroughly enjoyed ever since.

14.   His performance not only earned him an Academy Award nomination but placed him on a new career path as well.

15.   His performance would have earned him a bear hug from Bela Karolyi.

16.   His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

17.   His performance earned him playing time against Kentucky.

18.   His performance earned three Donaldson Awards, precursors of the Tony.

19.   His powerful performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination, which has stirred talk of an Oscar nod.

20.   His terrific performance earned him a deal.