31.   Pitino is the first to admit that his team lacks a true center.

32.   Perhaps most troubling was the observation made by Giants quarterback Kerry Collins that the team lacked confidence and had become passive after the quick start.

33.   PHOENIX - Blunt as usual, Suns Coach Danny Ainge said Sunday that his team has lacked discipline, toughness and smarts on too many occasions this season.

34.   Responding to a question about leadership, Lemaire said that the team lacked this quality.

35.   That team lacked talent, as does this one.

36.   The addition of Couples and Strange brought a combined seven Ryder Cup competitions to a team previously lacking experience in the international event.

37.   The team has lacked a charismatic, experienced leader since Zenga announced his retirement last month, but Dutch midfielder Edwin Gorter appears capable of filling the role.

38.   The team lacks a cornerback and a strong safety.

39.   The team lacks consistency.

40.   The team lacked confidence, and there was an overall depressed feeling, often masked by unrealistic optimism, which was manifested in record-setting defeats.