Maine's players have dedicated their season to Walsh and a tribute to him follows the team from game to game.

"I guess it shows you can't take life for granted," said Gambale, promising to dedicate his team's season to the victims.

Now the boys' 47 surviving teammates say they want to dedicate their season to the dead players.

"I'm just kind of dedicating my season to our troops," Jordan said yesterday in a teleconference with reporters.

Nova dedicated his 2011 season to his grandfather, who died in 2010.

From that point forward the Lions dedicated every game, and their entire season, to their teammate.

The National Ballet dedicated its 2005-6 season to her.

Now, 6-3, they are hoping to rebound this weekend and have dedicated their season to Mullins.

Bugno dedicated his season to winning this 79th Tour de France.

Former teammate Kevin Durant dedicated his 2012 season to Green.