71.  Any place that pushes people to the edge _ and Las Vegas does that _ creates great drama."

72.  Any place the pipe is near a board or goes through an opening, the movement can cause the pipe to strike, leading to a knocking sound.

73.  Defensive tackle Mark Wheeler relishes the shade cast by the mighty Henry Thomas.

74.  Defensive tackle Mike Willetts, who had plowed into the middle of Baylor's line, exhaled a mighty sigh of relief.

75.  Defensive tackle Ray Agnew led the Giants with four tackles, one sack and one pass deflection.

76.  Defensive tackle Reggie White is one of the most effusive, gracious players in the league, and he will talk to anyone.

77.  Defensive tackle Reuben Davis, who played in Tampa and Phoenix during 1988-93, calls O'Neal the Chargers' "E.F. Hutton."

78.  Defensive tackle Russell Maryland, who sprained his right knee against the Eagles, said a potential playoff matchup with the 49ers can wait for now.

79.  Defensive tackle Ryan Nielsen twisted his back in practice Tuesday and was carted off the field.

80.  Defensive tackle Santana Dotson of the Packers agreed.