1.   And, honestly, I never really felt like I was putting my neck on the line.

2.   And, somehow, you can bet, Jerry Jones will find a way to put his neck into it.

3.   A lobbyist with a long-standing knowledge of how Bush operates says the governor seems far less likely this year to put his neck on the line.

4.   But now he is heading for the final week of the season, and putting his neck on the line.

5.   Does it bother you that some people ridiculed you for putting your neck on the line with that movie?

6.   He put his neck on the line this year by sticking with Avery.

7.   Jimmy Johnson once put his neck on the line and came off as a prophet.

8.   Mike Greenwell Tuesday night put his neck on the line for his team and for Red Sox fans.

9.   Rarely has a coach in any sport publicly put his neck on the line and come through so well.

10.   Belichick put his neck on the line by announcing he was sticking with the youngster.