1.   And last, if he takes time off, who will carry the offensive load?

2.   But Jordan assumed the offensive load in that series, showing the Mets the difficulty of the task they face in this series.

3.   Calhoun counted on his all-American, Hamilton, and point guard, El- Amin, to carry the offensive load.

4.   He carried the offensive load with the Islanders and that was enough.

5.   In the meantime, it is Jordan who is bearing the brunt of the offensive load.

6.   It needs somebody to share the offensive load until the aches, pains and broken bones of this difficult season finally mend.

7.   J.R. Redmond andTodd Heap made it clear Thursday that they will be carrying the offensive load for Arizona State in the fall.

8.   Kittles, who was suspended for the last three regular-season games, carries the offensive load.

9.   Selanne and Kariya, as usual, have been carrying the offensive load.

10.   This time, it was Messier and the first line that carried the offensive load, with Steve Larmer and Adam Graves each scoring twice.