71.   How far can one big, strong, fast, dynamic running back take what many think will be a fledgling team this season?

72.   His Mariner bosses say they remain convinced he will play for the team this season.

73.   If he does not, he cannot play for any NFL team that season.

74.   Imagine Keith Lockhart moving the Pops around like an NBA team this season with no time for the oboes to get their act together.

75.   If they can solve the mysterious disappearance of Frank Thomas, the White Sox could have an interesting team this season.

76.   In five meetings between the teams last season, two of them here, the Lightning won all five.

77.   Inconsistency has been the hallmark of both teams this season.

78.   It will be the second and final meeting between the teams this season, one in each city.

79.   It was the first time Kevin Hatcher has served as an alternate since joining the team last season.

80.   It was an issue, however, with some factions within the team last season.