1.   The Cornhuskers and Mountaineers parlayed perfect regular seasons into what they both felt would be national title aspirations.

2.   The way it happened made it even more painful for the Bruins, who had definite national title aspirations this year.

3.   Juventus, which needs to beat Vicenza to keep its title aspirations on track, got a much-needed psychological boost Wednesday in Italian Cup action.

4.   Parma and Sampdoria will surely be watching Sunday night, knowing their title aspirations get a boost if Inter wins.

5.   Their title aspirations snuffed, the Florentines are likely to let up in league play and point to defeating Atalanta of Bergamo in the Italian Cup final.