1.   As a competitor, your sensibilities tell you that you cannot concede titles to anyone.

2.   But no one is conceding the title.

3.   Untimely adversity already may have forced the Lakers to concede that title.

4.   Aware that everyone else also has at least four league losses, Kansas coach Roy Williams has all but conceded the title to Iowa State.

5.   But he gladly concedes the title of Iron Man to his American counterpart.

6.   Hill is not ready to concede the title, however.

7.   Ullrich practically conceded his title to Pantani.

8.   Hill had conceded the title to the German after the European Grand Prix three weeks ago.

9.   Afterwards, Celtic manager Tommy Burns refused to concede the title.