21.   But it was anything but a glorious home debut for the Badgers, who saw their Final Four banner unfurled in pregame ceremonies.

22.   Carolina welcomed back quarterback Kerry Collins and wrecked the home debut of San Diego coach Kevin Gilbride.

23.   Dikembe Mutombo had strong game in his home debut for Philadelphia.

24.   His home debut will come Saturday against Nashville.

25.   In Milwaukee, Ben McDonald dominated Oakland in his home debut and Milwaukee hit three homers.

26.   Manager Davey Lopes, third baseman Jose Hernandez, catcher Henry Blanco and starting pitcher Jimmy Haynes all made their home debuts with the Brewers.

27.   Not exactly a smashing home debut for Wayne Gretzky as an NHL owner.

28.   Quarterback Ty Detmer may be under more pressure than any of the new Browns to perform well in the home debut.

29.   The England striker will make his home debut on Saturday against Charlton.

30.   But Noel Whelan bagged the winner on his home debut five minutes from time.