71.   The difference this time was that the game was not between the Patriots and The Ghost of Christmas Past.

72.   The difference this time, however, was that it was the Raiders offense on the field with the psyche of the franchise hanging in the balance.

73.   The difference this time could be that the Cardinals are willing to meet it.

74.   The difference this time is that listeners have points of reference for comparison.

75.   The difference this time is that piracy is not the issue so much as losing control over the distribution of music.

76.   The difference this time is that the Rams have a defense, too.

77.   The difference this time is that those guitar licks are played almost entirely by Becker, rather than by the all-star corps that populated previous Steely Dan efforts.

78.   The difference this time, of course, was that Woodward did not weep, wail, or betray much emotion beyond a quick look at her attorneys.

79.   The Jets will travel to Oakland on Thursday, giving the players an extra day to adjust to the time difference.

80.   The numerous calls from New York producers had to be returned soon because of the three-hour time difference.