1.  But there have been three outstanding efforts which we are proud to present once again in our great Fun Fortnight Laughter Awards.

2.  ACOG co-chairman Andrew Young ripped Congress for questioning its interest in what Young said was an outstanding effort by the Atlantans.

3.  It was an outstanding defensive effort by a team that has struggled at times this season.

4.  Jacksonville received an outstanding effort from running back Natrone Means, a castoff from San Diego who gained playoff experience with the Chargers two years ago.

5.  One is for outstanding effort and attitude.

6.  Schottenheimer mentioned several other plays on which younger players or backups -- Darren Mickell, Dawson, Bennett, Chris Penn, Tracy Greene -- made outstanding efforts.

7.  Still, UNH, getting tons of chances but being denied by an outstanding effort by Maine goalie Alfie Michaud, was in trouble.

8.  The controversial finish nearly overshadowed an outstanding effort by the Aggies, who snapped a four-game losing streak by matching their best offensive output of the season.

9.  The troubles started on, of all things, an outstanding defensive effort.