41.   Indiana, with Haston in the lineup, was widely considered the preseason favorite for the Big Ten title next year.

42.   It was a sloppy night for the Utes, the preseason favorites to win the Mountain West.

43.   Miami was the preseason favorite to win the AFC, but the losing streak has aroused doubts.

44.   The Cardinals, a preseason favorite to win the National League pennant, moved within a game of first-place Cincinnati in the NL Central.

45.   The preseason favorites lost the top spot after a series of unimpressive victories.