1.   Although it sometimes gets lost among offensive fireworks and gaudy pitching records, the Mariners have played the best defense in the American League.

2.   And as Osborne said, the conditions limited the chances for offensive fireworks.

3.   More offensive fireworks were expected.

4.   Moreover, the NFL owners decided that is what fans want -- more offensive fireworks.

5.   Northern Arizona is known for offensive fireworks, but it might be the defense that propels the Lumberjacks this season.

6.   Offensive fireworks, which can ignite the passion and excitement UT wants so desperately, have been lacking.

7.   That style was not high-octane, not laden with offensive fireworks and certainly not dominant.

8.   But the offensive fireworks were only beginning.

9.   He had thrown five scoreless innings in a game with few offensive fireworks.

10.   Shortly after the opening tip, Sacramento asserted its own capability for offensive fireworks.