71.  In the locker room, Fisher presented Matthews with a game ball, not so much for his efforts that day but more as a lifetime achievement award.

72.  Is it too late to give Allen the game ball?

73.  It was offensive coordinator Norv Turner, though, who was handed the game ball in the Chargers locker room afterward.

74.  Jaren Jackson bounced around the NBA and minor leagues more than a game ball.

75.  Jimmy Johnson does not usually hand out game balls until Monday afternoon, giving himself a chance to consider the honor carefully.

76.  Johnson said he will present Marino with a game ball for what he showed Sunday.

77.  Johnson gave Harris a game ball, but a half-dozen other defenders probably were just as deserving.

78.  Kalapinski got a game ball last week in his first college game for his play on special teams.

79.  Jeff Ontiveros, as promised, gave the game ball after the last out to winning pitcher Justin Simmons.

80.  Johnson tried to patch up their differences when he awarded Marino the game ball immediately after the game.