1.  Barker overcame knee surgery that had raised the question of whether he would remain the starting quarterback of the Crimson Tide for his senior season.

2.  He embodies dedication, especially now that he is overcoming serious surgery that could have hastened his retirement.

3.  Of course, Fisher just completed a storybook season in which he overcame foot surgery and became a key contributor as the Lakers won their second straight championship.

4.  DiSarcina is slowly overcoming rotator cuff surgery, while Vaughn is out all season after tearing a biceps.

5.  He is trying to overcome elbow surgery that has kept him out of baseball for five years.