31.   Before Buck Showalter became manager of the Yankees, he officiated at college basketball games during the off season.

32.   Before his first college game, he was asked how long he would stay before turning pro.

33.   Before the game, Carr and general manager Jan Volk were watching a college basketball game on ESPN.

34.   Bishop likely is headed for the NFL next season, but he still has some goals to achieve in his final two college games.

35.   Both have made the smooth transition back to the college game.

36.   Both schools made more money than for any other college basketball game played in these parts.

37.   BOXING The U.S. trials are similar to a college all-star game or an NFL scouting combine in at least one way.

38.   Brady, playing his final college game, should do all three.

39.   - Ever wonder why so many companies lend their names to things like college football bowl games?

40.   - Less than a year into his job, Arizona State Athletic Director Kevin White saw his first college basketball game at McKale Center in Tucson the other night.