The cast is strong up to a point.
The Fire is strong up front with Damani Ralph, a rookie, and Ante Razov.
The cast, headed by the scene-stealing British baritone Richard Suart as Ko-Ko, is strong up to a point.
The Indians are strong up the middle, with second baseman Jason Kipnis and shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, and their batters walk a lot.
On defense, the Orange is strong up the middle with the junior nose tackle Arthur Jones and the senior middle linebacker Jake Flaherty.
Although only four starters return on defense, the Seminoles are strong up the gut with tackle Darnell Dockett, linebacker Bradley Jennings and safety Chris Hope.
Savarese has constructed a team that is strong up the middle, anchored by the Spanish veteran Marco Senna (who is signed through 2014), with the Brazilian defender Roversio and the young Venezuelan striker Diomar Diaz.
Over all, apparel sales were strong, up 9.8 percent from Oct. 31 to Dec. 11 compared with last year, according to MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse, which tracks all forms of payment, including cash and check.
Bath did not play well enough when their stars were away playing Tests, but are strong up front and I expect their new coach Brian Ashton to expand their attacking options.
