11.   Oregon was their ninth opponent that year, as it is this year.

12.   The GOP apparently feels that Tierney and McGovern have strong Republican opponents this year.

13.   The Pirates and Volunteers have six common opponents this year.

14.   USC has Colorado and Oklahoma scheduled as marquee opponents in future years once the Florida State series ends.

15.   Whatever it is, Ebell has used it to destroy, demoralize and sometimes even embarrass opponents this year.

16.   When the Dolphins beat New England last month, they blitzed the Patriots more than they had any other opponent this year.

17.   As late as last year opponents in the Vermont House tried to delete money for the project from the budget.