11.   In theory, any team can earn the privilege of playing against a trio of world champions.

12.   It began with niceties from both camps when the teams earned their Super Bowl berths.

13.   Kentucky has won six of the last seven tournament championships, but it appears that another team could earn the title this season.

14.   Make a team earn its way with short stuff and sooner or later on a long drive it might self-destruct.

15.   McNair said he realized he was paying a premium, but he expects the team to earn a profit after the start-up years.

16.   Missouri coach Quin Snyder and Southern California coach Henry Bibby argue that their teams have earned NCAA Tournament bids.

17.   Quality-control teams spot-check the assembly line, and production teams can earn bonuses by avoiding errors.

18.   So is the notion that this team might earn some respectability.

19.   Smith will reluctantly stand in a spotlight Saturday if his team can earn a victory that will surpass the record total he now shares with Adolph Rupp of Kentucky.

20.   Teams earn points based on how well their players perform.