71.   A lot of ex-coordinators had good success this past season as head coaches.

72.   A projected starter, Pichardo was sent to the bullpen last season as closer Jeff Montgomery recovered from shoulder surgery.

73.   A year ago, Randall Cunningham was home in Las Vegas, completing his first season as full-time father and husband.

74.   A year ago, right-hander Antonio Osuna began the season as the Dodgers closer.

75.   A vote to keep the union intact is also considered a vote for the tentative agreement and a vote to proceed with the season as scheduled.

76.   According to that agreement, Kozol contended, Parcells could abrogate his contract by paying his base salary for his final coaching season as a buyout.

77.   Ad rates rise during the peak campaign season as a torrent of political ads heats up the competition for air time.

78.   Additional cash bonuses are available if Brooks finishes the season as the leading money-winner or is chosen player of the year, both strong possibilities.

79.   After one year at Alabama, he spent four seasons as the defensive line coach at Kentucky.

80.   After college, he played for three seasons as a linebacker for the Oakland Invaders in the U.S. Football League.