21.   USC junior quarterback Carson Palmer said Saturday he would have considered turning pro if offensive coordinator Norm Chow had been named head coach at Southern Methodist University.

22.   When Aikman strained his right calf against the Washington Redskins, the quarterback said, Haas practically moved in.

23.   When asked when this collectible would be available for purchase, the quarterback amiably said he only knew it had a happy ending.

24.   But the quarterback said the injury is nothing like the ruptured disc he had last season that required surgery and that he was taking advantage of getting some rest.

25.   However, the quarterback said he knew he injured himself as soon as he began to scramble.

26.   The Joe Montana retirement party is on, set for next Tuesday in San Francisco where the quarterback will say goodbye to his fans at a downtown ceremony.

27.   The quarterback said he would withhold judgment for a few more days.

28.   The strong-armed quarterback said Friday he will pass up his senior year to enter the National Football League draft.