11.   An attempted comeback that season after surgery failed.

12.   Among those suspended was Irvin, who missed the first five games of the season after pleading no contest to cocaine possession.

13.   An injury ended his first season after seven games.

14.   Anaheim was also without defenseman Pascal Trepanier who is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL while playing basketball on an off day last week.

15.   Anchrum, who missed all of last season after reconstructive surgery on his right knee, reinjured the same knee in a late October practice.

16.   --And back in the Canadian Football League this season after a three-year absence ... your Ottawa Rough Riders!

17.   And even after he was sidelined for two weeks this season after arthroscopic surgery on his knee, he has regained his edge and his spark.

18.   And forward Antonio McDyess has been on the injured list all season after having surgery on a patella tendon in his knee.

19.   And middle linebacker Byron Evans is out for the season after breaking his right leg against the Browns.

20.   And that continuity assures them a loyal following season after season, year after year.