1.   In a schedule that should be released next week, the Eagles will have at least four national television appearances next season.

2.   We were watching the tufted ducks which made up for their late appearance this season by arriving in more than usual strength.

3.   Adding to the implausibility, Abbott, in his only other postseason appearance last season, fell apart.

4.   Brown was an assistant under Bobby Braswell when Cal State Northridge earned its first NCAA Tournament appearance last season.

5.   He could have added that they were waiting for David Justice to make an appearance this season, too.

6.   His long-term plan resulted in an unexpected playoff appearance last season and now the Clippers have something positive to build on.

7.   In its first playoff appearance last season, Orlando got eliminated without winning a game.

8.   It lost its only overtime appearance this season.