71.  Last week Schott decided to apologize to the umps for saying it was her rotten luck that John McSherry died on the field and ruined her home opener.

72.  Last Friday he was in San Diego, watching a home opener.

73.  Look for the Yellow Jackets to open the passing game up a bit more in their home opener.

74.  Look for Saints to be fired up in home opener, especially with San Diego banged up.

75.  Mayor Rudolph Giuliani will throw out the first pitch at the home opener.

76.  Nakia Hill, a transfer from Cal State Fullerton, was the starting shortstop in the home opener.

77.  No matter the size of the crowd, the veteran pitcher John Franco said there is a special feeling in the home opener.

78.  Not a bad home opener.

79.  Nine inches of snow doomed the Red Sox home opener Mondayy in Boston.

80.  On the day of the home opener, Thomas was mobbed by the Chicago media, largely because he was one of few recognizable faces on the team.