1.   Nor was that the end of the strong European finishes.

2.   Bartow credits the bid to a strong finish in conference play after losing four of their first five league games.

3.   Bell credited his good start this season to a strong finish last season.

4.   Because the Cowboys would need help from outside themselves for that to happen, Aikman said a strong finish is vital.

5.   A fast start, however, means little without a strong finish.

6.   A missed cut by Woods and a strong finish by Els could reverse their positions.

7.   A strong finish at the Stock Show Rodeo could help Ford make that cut.

8.   A strong finish on the winter circuit likely will punch their tickets to Las Vegas, Pocatello and points between.

9.   --A strong finish.

10.   A strong finish this week would guarantee him a spot on the European Ryder Cup team.