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Freshman center brings new height for Hoosiers

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:59 a.m.

From afar, she looks like any other college woman, well proportioned with shoulder-length blonde hair. But when you stand next to her, it all becomes clear. This woman was built to be a NCAA Division I basketball center. Standing at a legitimate 6 feet 7 inches, freshman center Sarah McKay is set to make a splash on the IU women's basketball team.

No sophomore slump for Valentin

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:58 a.m.

With only two active players on the latter half of their college careers, IU coach Kathi Bennett has a corral full of young guns to holster. One sharp shooter Bennett won't have to worry about is sophomore Cyndi Valentin. Valentin, at a mere 19 years old, is actually one of the most battle-tested Hoosiers, logging impressive minutes in all 28 of IU's games. However, minutes aren't the only statistic Valentin feasted upon last season.

Young team bolstered by ranked recruiting class

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:57 a.m.

For the first time in the IU women's basketball program's history, the Hoosier coaching staff was able to recruit a nationally-ranked freshman class.

Associate head coach teaches commitment

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:57 a.m.

The power of tradition within IU basketball extends far beyond the realm of the men's program. IU women's associate head coach Trish Betthauser is proof enough of that. Betthauser has forgone high-paying jobs -- a teaching career and several Division I coaching opportunities -- to remain a part of women's basketball at IU.

Five freshmen, five sophomores fuel optimism

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:56 a.m.

The central theme of the 2003-2004 women's basketball team is youth. Senior Jamie Gathing is out of the lineup due to a season-ending ACL injury, leaving juniors LeeAnn Stephenson and Jenny DeMuth as the only players on the roster who were at IU the last time the Hoosiers made it into the NCAA Tournament just two years ago.

WOMEN'S BIG TEN

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:56 a.m.

Earlier this fall at Big Ten media day, IU coach Kathi Bennett proclaimed the Big Ten as the number one or two conference in the nation. Some coaches, namely Penn State's Rene Portland, didn't exactly agree with her statement.

MEN'S BIG TEN

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:55 a.m.

It seems as if every year the predicted finish for the Big Ten season comes out, the Michigan State Spartans are near the top. This year is no different as the Spartans were picked by the coaches and the media to be champions this year.

Wilmont ready to play after redshirt year

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:54 a.m.

Something is missing from the IU bench. Down the line of cream-and-crimson uniforms last season usually sat colorfully dressed, redshirted guard Roderick Wilmont.

Weight of Hoosier's offense on Strickland's shoulders

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:54 a.m.

For the first time in Mike Davis' coaching tenure, he will have someone other than Tom Coverdale at point guard. That leaves sophomore guard Marshall Strickland running the point full time this year, which is something he said he is ready for.

UConn looks to double dip

By Alex Hickey · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:53 a.m.

IU has something that most other big time men's basketball programs can't boast about -- a coach who is returning this season.

Scholarship or walk-on, IU freshmen expect to win

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:53 a.m.

They were the stars of their high school teams, leading them to conference titles and state championships. One of them even grew up as the son of one of the NBA's most notable players in history.

Davis: Chemistry key difference from last year's team

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:52 a.m.

There's one thing that won't be getting in the way of a good season for the men's basketball team: team chemistry. "Last year you could see it on the court," freshman guard Roderick Wilmont said. "Everybody wanted to be the superstar and shot the ball. This year everybody has to do their part."

Seniors Moye, Leach look to lead team

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:51 a.m.

They've been through it all. When former IU coach Bob Knight was fired, they were there. When coach Mike Davis took over as head coach, they were there.

Road wins key to successful season

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:51 a.m.

Winning on the road in the Big Ten isn't easy. IU learned that lesson first hand last season. The Hoosiers lost seven of eight Big Ten road games last season to finish out the conference season 8-8.

Playing the waiting game -- 'til next year

By Alex Hickey · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:50 a.m.

I hope there is someone on campus with interest in putting a DeLorean up for sale, preferably one with a working flux capacitor. With the recruiting class that will be arriving in Bloomington next year, it would be much more convenient for me to skip over this year and watch the most highly touted IU team in a very long time.

BCS rankings don't bother USC

By Alyson Brodsy and Ken Peters · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:28 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Southern California coach Pete Carroll has no complaint about his team's BCS ranking, although he would prefer a different system to determine college football's national champion. Despite beating Arizona 45-0 last weekend, the Trojans dropped to third in the BCS rankings and, for the moment, out of the national title picture.

Keyshawn Johnson to sit out rest of season

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:19 a.m.

TAMPA, Fla.-- Tampa Bay star receiver Keyshawn Johnson was deactivated for the rest of the season Tuesday, a team source said.

Bonds wins 6th MVP, 3rd straight

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:18 a.m.

NEW YORK -- This one was for Dad. Barry Bonds won a record sixth National League MVP award Tuesday, becoming the first player to capture the honor for three consecutive years.

Cross country teams make it to Nationals

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:18 a.m.

The No. 19 men's cross country team qualified for the 2003 NCAA National Championships late Tuesday through an at-large bid. Thirty-one teams were chosen to compete in the men's and women's championship.

Fanter leaves IU

By John Rodgers · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:17 a.m.

Jeff Fanter, IU Assistant Athletic Director of Media Relations, resigned Monday. Fanter, who has been in the Media Relations department since 1999, said he resigned because of changes in philosophy that current Athletic Director Terry Clapacs brought to the position when he was hired last year.

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