21.   Meanwhile, the players admit that they may be looking ahead to bigger goals already, rather than concentrating on the regular season.

22.   Most players admitted that being back before fans was exhilarating.

23.   Now, Hitchcock is using those revelations to soften a coaching style that players admit is often abrasive but typically successful.

24.   Numerous players admitted Wednesday that playing three straight games would be hard on their bodies, especially after the extended offseason.

25.   Players admitted the larger surface affected them.

26.   Players admitted to the testicle hazing.

27.   Players admit they need him to make a playoff push, and to have postseason success, but there is a quirky, unexplainable phenomenon taking place.

28.   Players admitted they started slowly Sunday but practiced hard for most of the morning before heading home to watch the Super Bowl.

29.   Players would never admit to hearing such voices.

30.   Several players admitted that playing the dual role of international good sportsman and dominant gold-medal favorite can be a chore.