51.   The newcomer thanked the player of the year candidate for a lesson.

52.   The list of early-entry candidates this year was staggering and, frankly, unforeseen.

53.   The only serious presidential candidate this year with a law degree is Elizabeth Dole.

54.   The principal candidates this year conduct their debates at a level only slightly below that of the pundits who dissect their words, Beard said.

55.   The stolen-base record would cap what has been an outstanding season for Rodriguez, a national player of the year candidate.

56.   The team has the inside track for home-field advantage in the playoffs and Dennis Green is a strong coach of the year candidate.

57.   There are no plans to run a presidential candidate this year.

58.   There were many who thought he was a serious manager of the year candidate.

59.   They have a rookie of the year shoo-in in receiver Terry Glenn and a coach of the year candidate in Bill Parcells.

60.   This season, the Minutemen got there with a player of the year candidate at center, experienced warriors at forward and clutch players in the backcourt.