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The Indiana Daily Student

Jacob Kriese

Penalty kicks haunt Hoosiers again

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The whole season of two teams rested upon the shoulders of two goalkeepers as the NCAA tournament game between IU and Bradley came down to penalty kicks. The shoulders of Bradley goalkeeper Mike Haynes’ proved to be a bit broader as the Braves squeaked a win by the Hoosiers 5-4 on PKs.


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Missouri’s campus embraces football

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There’s a cry of “We’re No. 1” on campus, and it has nothing to do with Missouri’s renowned journalism school. A football team reduced to mediocrity for decades now flirts with a chance at the national title. The success on the field seems contagious. The admissions office reports a 20 percent increase in undergraduate applications. Development officers find donors more receptive to opening their wallets. The alumni association hears from forgotten graduates eager to reconnect with their alma mater.


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Rested Colts look to take advantage of break

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The schedule-makers didn’t make things easy for the Indianapolis Colts. After a month-long span that included six games, four road trips, two short weeks and a rash of injuries, the Colts finally got what they needed most – an unusually long midseason break that seems to have re-energized some weary players.



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A Silver Anniversary

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It was 25 years ago that the IU men’s soccer team fought Duke through a record eight overtimes to come out with what might be one of the most important victories in IU history. The victory sealed the championship trophy that IU coach Jerry Yeagley had seen slip through his fingers three times before, and kicked off one of the most storied college soccer dynasties of all time.


Jacob Kriese

Gordon, IU ride team play in win

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The IU men’s basketball team improved its record to 5-1 by defeating the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 83-79 Tuesday night in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.







Obit Taylor

Sean Taylor dies a day after being shot

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Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor died Tuesday after he was shot in his home by an apparent intruder, leaving the Washington Redskins in mourning for a teammate who seemed to have reordered his life since becoming a father. The 24-year-old player died at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he had been airlifted after the shooting early Monday.







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Indianapolis looks to Jacksonville

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After a three-day break in the practice schedule, the Indianapolis Colts began preparing Monday for their AFC South showdown with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts (9-2) have a one-game lead in the division. A win on Sunday would give Tony Dungy’s team a sweep in the season series and a cushion in its hunt for a fifth straight AFC South title. Jacksonville would move into a tie for the division lead with a win.


David Corso

Lynch to stay on as head football coach

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Following months of speculation as to whether he would retain the head coaching job for the IU football team at the end of the season, IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan announced Monday that Lynch – IU’s 27th head football coach – and the University had agreed to a contract. ONLINE EXTRA: Video of the press conference announcing Bill Lynch's contract extension (11/27/2007)