31.   And when he was asked if it had crossed his mind that he might be the first player to touch the ball Sunday, he smiled.

32.   Anthrax, at that point, had not crossed his mind.

33.   Apparently, it never crossed his mind.

34.   As a matter of logic, it makes sense, but frankly, we have our doubts that the idea of copping a plea has even crossed his mind.

35.   BC and defensive end were two things that never crossed his mind.

36.   A strange thought crosses my mind.

37.   A thought crossed the mind to get a few accountants to help out, ya know, with all the numbers that are going to be involved.

38.   A six-month recovery period is projected and Ashby plans to approach the process cautiously even though the thought of coming back this season crossed his mind.

39.   All of this crosses my mind as I sit in the waiting room at the car wash, pretending to read a magazine.

40.   Brodeur admitted on Thursday night that thoughts of that game crossed his mind when Noonan narrowed the gap.