1.   But as Spurrier prepares for what could be a historic season at Florida, his excitement is tempered by thoughts of a freshman he will never get to coach.

2.   But like they did after a recent win over Detroit, the Ducks tried to temper their excitement.

3.   On Old House Lane, any excitement has been tempered by the realization of what it means to have the first lady as a neighbor.

4.   Senior forward Antonio Reynolds-Dean said the venue tempered his excitement, too.

5.   Still, Bagwell tempers his excitement.

6.   Still, his memory is long enough that he tempers his excitement now.

7.   The excitement was soon tempered for many of the scientists as additional results came in.

8.   The audience was filled with people enthusiastic about a Beatty run, though their excitement was tempered by the realization that he likely would not win.

9.   The winners were thrilled, but said their excitement was tempered by sorrow over the tragedy they discovered.

10.   The winners were thrilled but said their excitement was tempered by sorrow over the tragedy they discovered.