41.   Fotsis declared early for the NBA draft last season, but then withdrew his name.

42.   Former Houston Mayor Bob Lanier was mentioned as a possible nominee but asked earlier this year that his name be withdrawn.

43.   Gifford, who had the backing of School Board president Carol Gresser, then withdrew his name from consideration.

44.   Gehry protested, as well he should have, threatening to withdraw his name.

45.   Gore, who once held the same Senate seat, immediately withdrew his name from consideration, however.

46.   He finally withdrew his name when it became clear that those running the Senate Judiciary Committee would never give him a chance to be considered.

47.   He said his name was withdrawn.

48.   He turned to her when his first selection, Linda Chavez, a conservative commentator, withdrew her name.

49.   He withdrew his name from the draft, played another season, and waited one more year.

50.   He withdrew his name in April after drawing heavy criticism.