1.   His teammates were long gone, headed home to celebrate the biggest victory of their pro careers.

2.   And former Nebraska star Lawrence Phillips is trying to rebuild a pro career with Montreal.

3.   And most people agree Howell has had a difficult time catching a break early in his pro career.

4.   As his pro career took off in England, Akinwande made money.

5.   Bledsoe, married and recently a father, says he is satisfied with his pro career so far.

6.   Both players have a large network of friends and associates, but Anderson and Davis have managed to stay out of the police blotter during their pro careers.

7.   Brand, who is likely to be a power forward in the NBA, said he would finish this semester and attend summer school before beginning his pro career.

8.   A pro career would make him an even more visible advocate.

9.   A ranking this early in a pro boxing career is almost unheard of.

10.   Actually, this pitcher has spent much of his pro career just wondering what it would be like to hold steady work.