1.   But under the circumstances it was a reasonably heroic performance.

2.   Chandler, who distinguished himself with a heroic performance in the NFC Championship Game victory over Minnesota two weeks ago, was far from that Sunday.

3.   Despite losing Mo Vaughn, the Sox look stronger this time around because of an expanded bullpen and several heroic performances by Jason Varitek and Brian Daubach.

4.   He wants to have a heroic performance.

5.   It is a time of year that brings back memories of heroic performances.

6.   It is not only served but saved by a heroic performance by Gene Hackman.

7.   It was also the year Clifton Chenier died, after more than a decade of heroic performances while his health was failing.

8.   Backup goalie Roman Cechmanek, who replaced netminder Milan Hnilicka early in the shootout, also turned in a heroic performance for the Czechs.

9.   Backup goalie Roman Cechmanek, who replaced No. netminder Milan Hnilicka early in the shootout, also turned in a heroic performance for the Czechs.

10.   Czech backup goalie Roman Cechmanek, who replaced Milan Hnilicka early in the shootout, also turned in a heroic performance.