1.   Academic problems sidelined him for one year before he finally played for the Rams last season.

2.   Engine problems sidelined it during the Persian Gulf war.

3.   It was the second straight year an ankle problem sidelined Jones, who missed half his rookie campaign with a hip injury.

4.   Heart and lung problems sidelined him for much of his second term as Russian president.

5.   Heart problems had sidelined him for six months.

6.   When knee problems sidelined Batistuta, in stepped Crespo in seamless fashion, notching nine goals.