This is nothing like any of the proven stars imagined as they banded together in a flurry of off-season trades and signings.

If they stick to the short list of proven stars, even if the picture bombs, they can at least say, 'Hey, we did all we could.'

When the Patriots, who picked up a proven star, Corey Dillon, in the off-season, cut him, Cloud said it did not take him long to absorb the blow.

The possibility remains that Sather could be willing to part with Lundmark in a trade for a proven star.

This is a proven star recognized in this country and throughout the sports world.

And with proven offensive stars like Chipper Jones and Andres Galarraga, the Braves have enough experience, balance and talent to play well into October.

Rosters are filled with Latin-American players, who command small signing bonuses, and proven Asian stars, like Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki, are becoming more common, too.

While Selena's a proven star on the Disney Channel, she told "Access Hollywood" that she's "a little nervous" about her more grown-up role.

She had to wait nine months as Ms. Kampmeier hunted for investors; the subject matter remained objectionable to most, even with a proven star in the central role, the director said.

No proven star, but the rookie Kevin Faulk is promising.