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Student support leans toward Knight

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 10:44 p.m.

A white paper plate was pinned to the back of sophomore Jim Wisco's red "Indiana Hoosiers" T-shirt as he cheered for the IU football team Saturday. Wisco scribbled black letters on the plate showing his distaste (to put it tactfully) for freshman Kent Harvey. The pin attaching the plate to his shirt read, "Friends and fans of RMK."

Players meet with President Brand

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 9:02 p.m.

The IU basketball team met with President Myles Brand at about 3:45 p.m. today to voice its support for coach Bob Knight, said junior guard Dane Fife. Knight, who was placed under a "zero-tolerance" sanction in May, is facing accusations that he cursed at and forcefully grabbed freshman Kent Harvey for disrespecting him Thursday afternoon. The IU Police Department is investigating the incident.

Knight confused by 'zero-tolerance'

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 7:46 p.m.

Coach Bob Knight sat in "the cave" of Assembly Hall, a room where he often spends hours reviewing game and practice tape, with his legs crossed and dark brows raised. He does a lot of thinking in that room, but Friday he seemed puzzled.

Men's soccer defeats Maryland in overtime

By Sarah Trotto · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 7:40 p.m.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - A men's soccer player and a coach joked after IU's 2-1 overtime win against Maryland Friday that when no one else can score a goal, just "dial 1-800-BACK." Marking back John Swann, a sophomore, notched the winning goal off a corner kick from junior midfielder Ryan Mack in the 102nd minute. In the 77th minute, defensive back David Prall knocked in his first career goal off another Mack corner kick. Defensive midfielder Justin Tauber, a senior, also assisted on the goal.

Transcript of Knight press conference

Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 9:42 a.m.

Coach Bob Knight: Who'd we beat or who'd we lose to? You might understand, I hope you'll understand, this very thing, the reason why you're here right now, is the reason why i'm not teaching a class, it's the reason why i'm not doing the tip-off lunch, it's the reason why i'm not going to put myself in a position where this kind of thing can happen.

Randle El prepares for opener

By Scott Powers · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 12:35 a.m.

Off to the side of Memorial Stadium's field, two adolescent girls, who were probably in their early teens, stood beside junior quarterback Antwaan Randle El as they asked for his autograph on their poster.

Kirkwood to rally for football game

By Stacey Palevsky · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 12:33 a.m.

Bloomington will "paint the town red" on Kirkwood Avenue tonight. In an effort to increase student participation and support for the football season, tonight kicks off the first of many Friday night rallies, dubbed "Paint the Town Red," which will overtake the streets of downtown Bloomington before each home game.

Greek party takes on new meaning

By Amy Oringer and Amy Orringer · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 12:32 a.m.

It had everything one might expect to see at a typical fraternity party: good music, frat guys dressed in their finest party garb dancing with equally primped female party-goers, and very little room to move in the packed sub-terrain party room. And of course, a full service bar stocked with a variety of the finest...soda.

Enrollment reaches all-time high

By Michael Eisenstadt · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 12:31 a.m.

IU campuses throughout the state are boasting record-high enrollment figures for the fall semester and all eight campuses set a combined record for credit hours, IU President Myles Brand announced Thursday in a press release.

South African explores both sides of racism

By Laura Ewald · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 12:30 a.m.

Since the dawn of dramatic writing, the craft of playwriting has called upon authors to create characters and situations drawn from life. A playwright seeks to hold a mirror up to society, reflecting the often simultaneous beauty and baseness of humanity.

Playwright visits campus

By Gabriel Lewin · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 12:30 a.m.

Athol Fugard, an internationally renowned playwright, will visit IU from Sept. 10-23. The author, whose works first spoke out against apartheid in South Africa in a dramatic, very public arena, will make two public appearances, as well as hold a workshop for students of acting and directing. He will also teach four sessions of an honors course on his plays.

Knight faces 'serious allegation'

Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 12:26 a.m.

Assistant basketball coach Mike Davis said allegations that coach Bob Knight cursed and forcefully grabbed freshman Kent Harvey Thursday afternoon in Assembly Hall are false.

Wolfpack trio could pose problems for Hoosiers

By Guy Cipriano · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 12:01 a.m.

Playing against a formidable Atlantic Coast Conference foe with a dangerous offensive trio isn't an ideal way for IU to break in its new defense.

Freshman alleges Knight assault

By David Uchiyama · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 12 a.m.

Coach Bob Knight never stops teaching. He said that's exactly what he was doing when he grabbed freshman Kent Harvey's right arm about 2 p.m. Thursday in Assembly Hall. Harvey's stepfather, Mark Shaw, said the incident was more than a lesson in manners - it was a unwarranted assault.

Marquee matchups dominate men's soccer

By John Koluder · Friday, Sept. 8,2000 10:32 p.m.

That chill in the morning air signals only one thing -- that's right sports fans, it's time for fall. Soon the leaves will start changing colors, wardrobes will get a little heavier and college sports football fans everywhere will rejoice when their favorite teams take the field against big-name opponents.

Hoosiers look toward defense for weekend win

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 8,2000 10:04 p.m.

The Hoosiers (3-0) open a two-game homestand this weekend Friday, when they take on San Diego State (2-2) and finish the weekend Sunday against the Aggies of Utah State (0-2).

Goalkeeper must improve intensity to lead team

By Sarah Trotto · Friday, Sept. 8,2000 10:03 p.m.

While senior T.J. Hannig can count his career losses on one hand, numbers can't measure the intensity and confidence coach Jerry Yeagley said Hannig must have to lead the men's soccer team to success.

Soccer falls twice during Classic

By Nick Bowton · Friday, Sept. 8,2000 9:10 p.m.

The awards had been given out. The stands had emptied. The interviews had been done. And here at midfield Saturday night, two players remained.

Kicker could do double duty

By Guy Cipriano · Friday, Sept. 8,2000 2:15 a.m.

Senior kicker Andy Payne wears two different shoe sizes. On his right foot he wears a size nine. On his left foot Payne wears a size 11. The smaller shoe happens to be on Payne's kicking foot.

RPS not keeping students in mind

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 8,2000 2:12 a.m.

There is one fact everyone on this campus can attest to -- college students have erratic schedules. Yet time and time again, Residential Programs and Services has seemingly ignored this fact in its practices. Just when dorm residents thought they'd achieved some flexibility with the meal plan, RPS changed the hours at its food courts again. Yes, Wright is still open until midnight, but most of the restaurants there now close at 8 p.m., leaving few choices by midnight. And that is only one example.