81.   Mains said the players had already accepted they were not equals when it came to their worth as a marketing element.

82.   Officials said that players would accept binding arbitration, but that owners rejected the idea.

83.   Owners want players to accept a salary cap lower than current levels as part of a cost control plan.

84.   Players will not accept any limits because it would restrict their freedom to switch clubs.

85.   Players accept their favored role without slackening their effort or disrespecting their opponents.