21.   ----- Fisk could not be expected to keep up the pace of his rookie season.

22.   A night after Francis and Thomas both had the most prolific scoring games of their rookie season, they in many respects surpassed themselves.

23.   A sprained right ankle caused Eric Williams to limp into the halfway point of his rookie season with the Celtics.

24.   After a solid rookie season, Cullen has played on the second, third and fourth lines this season.

25.   After all, running backs drafted in the first round frequently make a bigger impact, even in their rookie season.

26.   After setting numerous scoring records at the University of Utah, the NBA summoned, and his considerable naivete endured throughout most of an outstanding rookie season.

27.   After an erratic rookie season, he has been stellar this season.

28.   After a promising rookie season culminating in a strong playoff performance against the New Jersey Devils, the club expected Blaine Lacher to pick up where he left off.

29.   After his rookie season, they gave up on Favre and traded him to the Packers.

30.   After an impressive rookie season, the Giants have big hopes for him.