31.   Some Cardinal players admitted they were intimidated by Knight.

32.   Some players admitted to looking up at the FleetCenter scoreboard as they skated onto the ice for practice Sunday.

33.   Some UW players admitted that equaling the emotional pitch of the Apple Cup could prove difficult.

34.   Some players admit they fear him.

35.   Still, several players admitted Wednesday that they have stepped up their personal workout programs this week in anticipation of a return to work.

36.   The players admit to being a bit overwhelmed by the intense fan interest.

37.   The players themselves admit it.

38.   The players themselves admit to a deeper understanding of the tradition that makes USC football so revered and reviled by its supporters and detractors.

39.   The players admitted that they felt the civic anticipation.

40.   The point-shaving scandal arrived with a fury when former players Stevin Smith and Isaac Burton admitted their deeds as part of a plea bargain.