11. Eight teams are hanging on to the hope that a strong week in New York will secure a spot in the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament next week. 12. Geoff Jenkins realizes hitting is what draws the publicity, the big contracts and is the easiest way to secure a spot in the lineup. 13. He acknowledged he missed an opportunity to secure a spot and did not blame Valentine. 14. If you are fortunate or prescient enough to secure a spot in one of the Jeeps, it might be idyllic. 15. If you secure a spot on the bandwagon early on, it has to hit a major pothole to toss you off. 16. If the Hurricanes win their last three games, they will most likely secure a spot in the Rose Bowl to play for national championship. 17. In fact, the Jets of three days ago were the first team in pro football history to secure a spot in the conference championship game by September. 18. Klein said their close-in tailgate spot had been secured by his brother, who apparently had some local pull for tickets, too. 19. Norm Charlton, Bobby Ayala and left-hander Greg McCarthy have secured roster spots. 20. Notre Dame entered the game with five victories in seven games and the hope that a strong finish would secure a spot in the National Invitational Tournament. |