Three Kevin Butler field goals was all that the offense could muster.

But the Giants' offense could not muster enough momentum.

But Alabama's offense could not muster another serious threat with its last four possessions of the game.

The offense did not muster a first down until their fifth possession, late in the second quarter.

The Mets' offense mustered two runs in seven innings off the Marlins right-hander Josh Beckett (7-3).

The offense, batting .143 with runners in scoring position and .239 over all this month, mustered only seven hits against Tigers pitching.

Even though the Saints' offense could only muster 257 total yards, their defense made up for it by forcing five turnovers.

"Defensively our mind-set is, as it has been from the beginning, if the offense can only muster 3 points, we're supposed to win the game, 3-0," Wooten said.

Managed by José Offerman, the offense mustered little punch (.220 BA) and led the series with seven errors.

The Cardinals' offense mustered a touchdown drive in the final minutes of the first half; Emmitt Smith capped it with a 2-yard run.