1.   Amid the ensuing outcry, West withdrew his name from nomination.

2.   An All-Big Ten Conference player last season, Settles withdrew his name from the NBA early entry list, figuring on improving his draft status.

3.   And son Terry withdrew his name from consideration at West Virginia, opting for the sanity and safety of the ABC Sports college football studio.

4.   Assistant GM Paul DePodesta might well have wound up with the job had he not withdrawn his name for personal reasons.

5.   Blaker had been appointed acting prosecutor in Cape May County, but his name was withdrawn after Democrats said they would question his record on the issue.

6.   Boutros-Ghali has so far given no sign that he intends to withdraw his name.

7.   A conclave to elect a successor to Pope John Paul II is hopelessly deadlocked when one of the leading contenders, an Irish cardinal, withdraws his name.

8.   A year ago, Barnett was a candidate for the Notre Dame job, but he withdrew his name from consideration.

9.   According to an American League executive, the Yankees placed waiver claims on both players, forcing the Orioles to withdraw both names from the waiver wire.

10.   Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a staunch Republican, withdrew his name from consideration after months of speculation.