... the photo page category. Third-place awards went to sports writer David McCollum for sports column writing and a column ... other for sports action photo. McCollum and Log Cabin sports writer Michael Allen received the other two honorable mention ...

... dangerous because they don't know what you are going to do." With James, count on it being something spectacular. AP Sports Writers Arnie Stapleton and Pat Graham in Denver contributed to this report.

... it continues to work well, and until we come up with a better system, this is what we have to operate with." AP Sports Writer Bernie Wilson in San Diego contributed to this report.

... interest in Conway's skill position players, especially the quarterback position in the future. (Michael Allen is a sports writer at the Log Cabin Democrat. He can be reached by phone 505-1234 or by e-mail at mike.allen@thecabin.net)

... stay focused and you'll be pleased with the results when your sport's season roll around. (Michael Allen is a sports writer at the Log Cabin Democrat. He can be reached at 505-1234 or by email at mike.allen@thecabin.net)

... when I came to the ball park and I was very pleased." Piniella said he has not met Tom Ricketts, but "I heard he's a fine gentleman and will be a really nice owner." Associated Press Sports Writer Rick Gano contributed to this report.

... not going to get last but it won't be like 2004, 2005, 2001," he said. "It's going to be a hell of a lot harder than I expected. That's as honest as I can say it." AP Sports Writer Samuel Petrequin contributed to this report.

... And, for a young student-athlete, having a family support system is vital for development. (Michael Allen is a sports writer at the Log Cabin Democrat. He can be reached at 501-505-1234 or mike.allen@thecabin.net)

By JEFF LATZKE AP Sports Writer STILLWATER, Okla. With all the public opinion and computer calculations that go into deciding whether No. 3 Oklahoma might play ...

... against top-ranked Alabama. "Somehow I hear (Alabama fans) get a lot of tickets," Meyer said. "That's none of my business. I just hope there's a bunch of orange and blue." AP Sports Writer Mark Long contributed to this report.