21.   The top rookie finisher for the second consecutive race was Dale Earnhardt Jr. in another Monte Carlo.

22.   The top five rookies in each class were also awarded specially engraved Swiss Army wristwatches.

23.   Then he must be among the top five rookies or first-year players in terms of potential.

24.   Those goals included winning a race and being top rookie.

25.   Top rookie Keyshawn Johnson is a big-time player already.

26.   Top rookie?

27.   When the Patriots play in Kansas City Sunday their top rookies, linebacker Andy Katzenmoyer Center and Damian Woody, figure to get their biggest tests thus far.

28.   Other awards included the top regional managers, the top regional unit managers, regional agents of the year and the top rookie agents.

29.   But the rookie coach was prepared to begin the challenge of making the Browns a winner with or without his top rookie player.

30.   Felipe Giaffone of Brazil was the top qualifying rookie, taking the ninth spot.