41.   Entering this season, the most passes Thigpen had ever caught in a game was four.

42.   Fans will face either fun or frustration in trying to figure it all out, but they and everyone else enter the season with trepidation.

43.   Gap is entering the season with lower initial markups so it can compete against the department stores, analysts said.

44.   He entered the season with no starts.

45.   He had not beaten Lute Olson in six chances, and entering this season, the scales had seemingly leveled for the first time.

46.   He had only four career hat tricks entering the season.

47.   He brings an infusion of energy and attitude much needed on Jefferson Street, especially entering a season when the stadium is no longer a novelty.

48.   He entered the season in a no-win position.

49.   He entered the season needing just four to do it.

50.   He entered this season determined to not let it happen again.