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Tough test awaits Hoosiers at tournament

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:51 a.m.

Seeking to snap their first three game winless streak since the 2000 season, the Hoosiers head up-state to South Bend to face Akron today and Fresno State on Saturday as part of Notre Dame's Berticelli Memorial Tournament. After a tie and a defeat to Georgetown and UConn respectively in last week's UConn Classic, the Hoosiers (1-1-2) fell six spots from No. 5 to No. 11 in this weeks adidas/NSCAA poll. The Hoosiers will conclude the five game road swing next Thursday when they return to South Bend to face Notre Dame.

HOME SWEET HOME

By John Rodgers · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:18 a.m.

1925 was a long time ago. That's how long it's been -- 78 years -- since IU squared off with the Indiana State Sycamores (1-1). And IU (0-2) will hope to duplicate their success three-quarters of a century ago when IU shutout the Sycamores 31-0. The new AstroPlay surface will be a welcome site for the road-weary Hoosiers. IU stumbles into their home opener after being outscored 72-23 in their first two ball games while nearly surrendering 1,000 yards of total offense in the losses to UConn and Washington. Coach Gerry DiNardo's goal is for his club to put it all together. "Play the entire game," DiNardo said. "We played one game without playing either half, then we played one half, so the natural progression would be to play both halves." In order to play well Saturday and get a win, the Hoosiers desperately need a strong outing from a very young defense. Against Washington, IU only started one senior, cornerback Duane Stone, with five of the remaining 10 being freshmen and sophomores.

Clarett suspended for 2003 season

By Alyson Brodsy and Rusty Miller · Thursday, Sept. 11,2003 1:57 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Maurice Clarett was suspended for the season Wednesday for violating NCAA rules, tarnishing Ohio State's national title and clouding the future of one of the nation's most talented running backs.

Baseball, football teams commemorate Sept. 11

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 11,2003 1:56 a.m.

The New York Mets found a fitting way to pay tribute to Yolanda Dowling and the other victims of Sept. 11 -- they played the tape of her singing the national anthem at Shea Stadium seven years ago.

Punter adjusting to new life

By Gavin Lesnick · Thursday, Sept. 11,2003 1:55 a.m.

IU punter Tyson Beattie has come a long way. 11,720 miles to be exact. The freshman redshirted last season after coming to IU from Attadale, Australia, a place where rugby is a bigger sport than football.

Young midfielder sets example

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Sept. 11,2003 1:54 a.m.

A quick glance at the IU men's soccer roster will show that young players make up a major part of the team. One youth member is sophomore midfielder Brian Plotkin, who said he is trying to set an example for the youth on the squad.

Duo deflects praise toward team

By Matt Glenesk · Thursday, Sept. 11,2003 1:53 a.m.

For the second time in as many weeks, junior Christina Archibald and senior Melissa Brewer earned spots on an All-Tournament team. Archibald ended the TIS/Taylor Invitational with 52 kills and 29 digs, while Brewer led the Hoosiers with 54 kills, nine block assists and six service aces in the three match event. The week prior, both Brewer and Archibald earned All-Tournament selections at the Hurricane Invitational in Coral Gables, Fla., as Archibald pounded out 54 kills and recorded 31 digs, while Brewer added 40 kills and seven block assists in total during the three matches.

Vanderbilt University eliminates athletic department to restructure

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 10,2003 2:15 a.m.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Vanderbilt will eliminate its athletic department in a major shakeup designed to curb the ills of big-time college athletics.

Sprinter to lose medals

By Alyson Brodsy and Stephen Wilson · Wednesday, Sept. 10,2003 2:14 a.m.

LONDON -- Track and field's governing body wants American sprinter Kelli White stripped of her two gold medals from the World Championships. Now it's up to U.S. anti-doping officials.

Offense still looking for the spark

By Cory Steger · Wednesday, Sept. 10,2003 2:13 a.m.

Every one of the women's soccer games this year has been decided by one goal. The Hoosiers know that a strong offense can make the difference as IU is 1-3 on the season. Junior midfielder Kim Grodek said there are other things the offense can do besides scoring a goal that helps the team.

Double trouble in the backfield

By Andrew Rosen · Wednesday, Sept. 10,2003 2:10 a.m.

Four games. 280 minutes. Four hours of field hockey. And the IU women's field hockey team has yet to give up a goal. The Hoosiers defense has been led by two very different defenders. On one side there is freshman center back Morgan Miller who is extremely modest about her play and the honors that she has already received as a freshman, which includes being the first Hoosier to win the Big Ten defensive player of the week. "I really don't think it is an individual honor," Miller said. "It is hard for me to take (the award) and think it is just me, because it's not. I just see it as being in the right place at the right time and doing my role."

Ready to run to the top of the team

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:48 a.m.

Sophomore Stephen Haas thinks he can make a major contribution to the Hoosier cross country team this year. "I am in a lot better shape this year," Haas said."Last year my track season ran so long that I was not ready for the cross country season." Last season, Haas ran an IU freshman record of 14:25 for the 5,000 meters. He also ran an 8:19 in the 3,000 meters, becoming only the 19th runner in IU history to break 8:20 indoors. Although Haas had a great track season, summer meets extended his season, and he was in shape for shorter distances as compared to the longer races in cross country. "This year I have been putting in a lot more mileage over the summer," Haas said. "I have been running about 90 miles a week, and I am a lot more confident." Last year, Haas was hampered by an injury during the track season, but he came back strong.

'The Greatest' comes to Bloomington

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:26 a.m.

One of 'The Greatest,' most flamboyant, outspoken athletes of the 20th century was humbled this past weekend by a man half his size. Muhammad Ali visited Bloomington to join His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama in the opening ceremonies of The Chamtse Ling, an interdenominational temple built by the Tibetan Cultural Center. Joined by daughter Hana, this was the first meeting between Ali, a Muslim, and His Holiness, a Budhist. "He was humbled to meet the Dalai Lama," Hana said. She explained how her father is an advocate of peace and a supporter of the Dalai Lama's beliefs in peace -- a conviction he began to show in 1966, when he declared himself ineligible for the military draft based on his Islamic principles. His decision caused a major backlash against Ali across the nation as well as in the boxing world.

IU stumbles in first road test

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:25 a.m.

IU men's soccer tasted defeat for the first time this season, as they lost to Connecticut at the UConn Classic this weekend. Georgetown also gave No. 5 IU (1-1-2) problems in Storrs, Conn. The Hoosiers tied the Hoyas, 2-2 Friday and fell to the host Huskies, 2-1 Saturday at Morrone Stadium.

Team loses in invitational

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:23 a.m.

After this weekend's TIS/Taylor Invitational, the IU women's volleyball team might be feeling a sense of déjà vu. The Hoosiers hosted the second annual invitational and matched their performance last weekend in Miami at the Hurricane Invitational, almost to an identical situation.

'Lone Star' state goes undefeated

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:21 a.m.

Texans 21, Dolphins 20 Brown kicked his fifth field goal, a 35-yarder with 25 seconds left, as the second-year Texans stunned Miami 21-20. The Texans staged another season-opening upset to leave the Dolphins 0-1 for the first time in 12 years.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:19 a.m.

Field hockey extends winning streak to 4 Before the Hoosiers left for Muncie, Ind., last weekend senior goalie Molly Pulkrabek had one thing to say about the Ball State Cardinals: "I want to beat them!"

Second half scoring spree spells defeat for IU

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:15 a.m.

Through one half of play Saturday, IU looked like it had turned over a new leaf. The Hoosiers, playing against No. 22 Washington, didn't look anything like a team that lost badly to UConn a week earlier. But that all changed in the second half, as the Hoosiers gave up four touchdowns in less than a quarter and lost 38-13. IU coach Gerry DiNardo was unhappy with both halves.

11 minutes of shame

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:14 a.m.

It's cliché to say, "That game was closer than the score indicated." This phrase has garnered far too much usage over the years. Yet it is the perfect way to describe IU's 38-13 loss to No. 22 Washington. For 49 minutes, the Hoosiers matched everything that the Huskies showed them, not appearing the least bit daunted.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:11 a.m.

A champion is served: Roddick wins U.S. Open NEW YORK -- Andy Roddick pounded three straight big serves to win the first set of his first Grand Slam final, drawing a standing ovation from the partisan crowd. There was no such celebration from Roddick: He tossed aside a ball he had in his pocket, blew on his fingers, and calmly walked to the sideline to sit down.

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