1.   They will be much better against Australia, and some new blood will be inevitable.

2.   As far as the game is concerned, the Cowboys must be better against the run than they were Sunday, or Anderson will win by default.

3.   As good as the defense has been, coach Mike Holmgren believes it will be even better against the Patriots.

4.   Carolina has looked better against the Thrashers than most teams.

5.   Even Albert Belle was better against right-handers.

6.   Ferric Collons,Mark Wheeler and Pio Sagapolutele are all better against the run than the pass.

7.   He believes he will be better against the Falcons because he will be more comfortable.

8.   He was better against the Yankees, pitching longer, allowing one fewer hit, striking out six more.

9.   However, sometimes a Gewurztraminer holds its ground better against a spicy stuffing and assertive side dishes.

10.   I know we can play better against them than that.