31.   Even before his first regular series, the character was well known to the preschool set.

32.   For each of the next five weeks, the Giants would begin their first defensive series with a blitz.

33.   Four times, including twice on the first series.

34.   FSU safety Shevin Smith went down with a broken right arm on the first series of the game, leaving the Seminoles shorthanded.

35.   From the very first Eagles series, it was clear the Bears were in trouble.

36.   Gannon had already injured his shoulder on the first series of the game when Baltimore defensive end Michael McCrary ran over him without being blocked.

37.   From that first series into the third quarter, Banks and the Iowa offense searched unsuccessfully for solutions.

38.   Gossage wanted a memorable first NASCAR truck series and IRL race at the new speedway.

39.   He also awaits word on starting quarterback Ryan Kealy, who was knocked out of the game in the first series because of a concussion.

40.   He is likely to match that in the first series this weekend.