71.  Any plans for a trim before then?

72.  Any plans to increase production would take a while to carry out anyway, industry experts said.

73.  Defensively, the Patriots will likely do a lot of blitzing themselves.

74.  Defensively, the Ravens have a nice combination of experience and young legs.

75.  Defensively, the Sonics slowed the Nuggets' transition game long enough for Payton to eventually put the Sonics ahead 96-89 with a short running jumper.

76.  Defensively, the Sooners return eight starters, led by Calmus, a preseason All-American.

77.  Defensively, the Tide has been hurt by a pair of academic losses, end Chris Hood and linebacker Steve Harris.

78.  Defensively, we were just so poor today we really did not have a chance to win.

79.  DeFeo said he is still considering potential alliances, but he is not convinced such a partnership is essential.

80.  Deferred contracts also plunged, with the March 1997 contract falling 6.50 cents to settle at $3.685 a bushel.