1.   And since then, Duke, a squad with no seniors, defied early expectations by winning the first regular-season Atlantic Coast Conference title in team history.

2.   And the first-year Giants, like middle linebacker Mike Barrow, have become quick studies in team history.

3.   And this is how you make team history.

4.   As time was running out in the game, several Giants players revisited some team history, soaking Fassel in a shower of Gatorade on the sidelines.

5.   At the time, that was the worst post-season loss in team history.

6.   Bill Russell and Michael Jordan are the two greatest demonstrated winners in American team sport history.

7.   A defeat or a tie, however, would insure the once-proud Islanders of their worst start in team history.

8.   After the most tumultuous period in team history, new owners Philip F. Anschutz and Edward P. Roskie Jr. brought Leiweke in to turn around the reeling franchise.

9.   After eight games he is tied for the seventh-highest one-season rushing touchdown total in team history.

10.   Allen has been named to more Pro Bowls than any offensive lineman in team history, surpassing both Rayfield Wright and Nate Newton with six selections each.