71.   If Raytheon fails to buy Hughes, it becomes the odd man out in the defense industry and risks losing its cherished independence, investors said.

72.   If Detmer wins the job as the second quarterback, Holcumb willlikely be third, with Wynn the odd man out.

73.   If the Dodgers elect to remain with four outfielders, Jacob Brumfield could be the odd man out.

74.   If Neagle continues to struggle and David Cone continues his newfound effectiveness, Neagle could be the odd man out of the postseason rotation.

75.   If Hodge does get the nod against Arizona as expected, look for second-year receiver Chris Brazzell to be the odd man out again.

76.   In a Super Bowl game that was part morality play, part love triangle, Dan Reeves was once again the odd man out.

77.   In that case, it seems Gray is the odd man out.

78.   In that scenario, pitcher Jason Marquis might be the odd man out, despite solid pitching this year and dominating in his past two starts.

79.   In the annals of the American musical stage, Kurt Weill is the odd man in.

80.   In this stable, Sporting News, a magazine for spectators rather than participants, was the odd man out, Willes said.