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Grizzlies' Brown wins Coach of the Year

By Alyson Brodsy and Teresa M. Walker · Thursday, April 22,2004 2:19 a.m.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Hubie Brown answered a question about Memphis' first pro basketball playoff game by detailing how his Kentucky Colonels won the ABA title in 1975. He listed the St. Louis roster and pointing out that 72 of 79 players won NBA jobs after the leagues merged. Jerry West listened, then said: "I can't remember yesterday. How do you remember that?"

IU outlasts 7th inning scare to win win earn big victory

By Mark Carlson · Thursday, April 22,2004 2:17 a.m.

Playing a tough schedule ended up paying off for IU in the end. It looked as if the Hoosiers had the game in hand -- then came the seventh inning. With IU up 2-0, Louisville countered with two runs to tie the score before IU upended the Cardinals in extra innings, 3-2.

Hoosiers suffer non-conference loss

By Cory Steger · Thursday, April 22,2004 2:15 a.m.

The Hoosiers suffered a loss at home Wednesday to Miami of Ohio (23-11, 6-1 Midwestern Athletic Conference) after surrendering a two-run lead late in the game. IU (21-15, 5-7 Big Ten) gave up seven runs in the top of the ninth after holding the Redhawks scoreless for the previous three innings. IU coach Bob Morgan said the team wasn't able to step up to the plate when it mattered.

Dream a little dream

By Matt Glenesk · Thursday, April 22,2004 2:14 a.m.

I've been waiting for this day for a long time. This Saturday is the NFL Draft and all my hopes and dreams will finally be realized. I know a lot people were against me leaving early and entering the draft only after my junior season, but I didn't have much of a choice. Coach DiNardo and I didn't really see eye to eye. He told me he didn't have any room on the roster for a 5-foot-5, 127-pound linebacker. Can you believe it?

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 22,2004 2:03 a.m.

O'Brien newest coach of 76ers PHILADELPHIA -- Jim O'Brien wanted to coach the Philadelphia 76ers -- and Allen Iverson. "When you're dealing with somebody like Allen, I really want to be as close to 100 percent sure as I possibly could that I'd be coaching him," O'Brien said. O'Brien got his wish, and the Sixers have their new coach.

And the award goes to...

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Thursday, April 22,2004 2:02 a.m.

Little 500 Grand Marshal Jonathan Vaughters will have more responsibilities than riding in the pace car and talking to fans Saturday. Vaughters, a former top-ranked U.S. cyclist and six-time Tour de France participant, will be choosing one outstanding men's Little 500 rider to receive the inaugural "Most Valuable Rider" award. But the award carries much more prestige than just MVR status -- it will give the recipient a one-year opportunity to join Vaughters and his TIAA-CREF Under-23 team to race and begin building a professional cycling career.

Redhawks not to be overlooked

By Alex Witteveld · Wednesday, April 21,2004 1:44 a.m.

The Hoosiers (21-14, 5-7 Big Ten) will take a rare break from conference play today to play host to the University of Miami-Ohio. Though IU is playing a non-conference foe, this doesn't mean the game will be easy. The Redhawks are 22-11 this season and were 36-24 last season as one the best teams in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Last year, the Hoosiers traveled to Miami to play a game during conference play and lost 8-5. This year, IU hopes it will be different but team members are aware of the quality team they are facing in the Redhawks.

Recruit declares for draft

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, April 21,2004 1:42 a.m.

Former IU basketball recruit Josh Smith announced Tuesday he would skip college and enter the 2004 NBA draft. "After discussions with my family and coaches, I believe that entering the NBA draft is the best decision for me and my family," Smith said in a statement to The Associated Press. He is predicted to be a top-10 draft pick, according to the AP.

Hoosiers run at 3 different locations

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Wednesday, April 21,2004 1 a.m.

The coming weekend will find the IU track team dividing its athletes between three different meets. Several will head east to compete at perhaps the NCAA's most-famous competition -- the Penn Relays -- held at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Another set will go west to the equally-esteemed Drake Relays -- held at Iowa's Drake University. All other healthy athletes, except those who competed last weekend at Mt. SAC, Calif., will compete at Purdue.

Battle-tested Hoosiers ready for Louisville

By Mark Carlson · Wednesday, April 21,2004 12:59 a.m.

When IU looks back on this season, it won't be disappointed about the strength of its schedule. Facing off against softball powerhouses Michigan, Nebraska, and Iowa earlier in the season should help prepare the Hoosiers (25-25, 2-8) for their upcoming game against the Louisville Cardinals (35-10).

Hoosiers split team at Iowa, Pennsylvania

By Steve Slivka · Wednesday, April 21,2004 12:57 a.m.

The IU women's track and field team sends its sprinters, jumpers, and distance runners to Philadelphia today for the prestigious Penn Relays at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field. The team sends its pole vaulters to the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa.

Focused Sigma Nu a surprise in 2nd

By Brian Janosch · Wednesday, April 21,2004 12:56 a.m.

In the past, Sigma Nu has not been a name prevalent among riding circles involved in the Little 500. But the past isn't what concerns this year's Sigma Nu team as the second-place time in qualifying has given its members a big first step toward becoming a staple in Little 500 discussions.

It's a Chi-Town thing

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Wednesday, April 21,2004 12:55 a.m.

Warning: This column contains extremely biased material aimed purposefully and directly against Cubs Nation. Separated by just eight miles of Chicago roads but worlds of baseball devotion, U.S. Cellular Field and Wrigley Field are two vastly different sanctuaries of baseball haven for two remotely different kinds of fans.

Record-breaking year for Kovac, sights set for race win

By Brian Janosch · Wednesday, April 21,2004 12:54 a.m.

In the last Little 500 series event, senior Bri Kovac took the track with a goal. As if her record-setting Individual Time Trial wasn't enough, Bri led her Teter team around the track in Team Pursuit at blazing speeds. So fast, their final run resulted in a record-setting time. The team surpassed themselves in the record books after already setting the fastest time ever in its preliminary run.

Kenyans sweep annual race

By Alyson Brodsy and Jimmy Golen · Tuesday, April 20,2004 1:09 a.m.

BOSTON -- Weakened by the heat and a mile-long sprint to the finish, Catherine Ndereba had to receive her winner's medal and olive wreath in a wheelchair. As for the traditional bowl of beef stew, she took a pass. It was much too hot for that.

Bogado brings perspective

By Mark Carlson · Tuesday, April 20,2004 12:57 a.m.

She has a presence on the mound. With her hair braided back and sunglasses hiding her intimidating stare, you can almost see the batters tremble when they step to the plate against sophomore pitcher Mariangee Bogado. "When Mariangee came to IU, we didn't know much about her," senior Val White said. "We had only heard about how she pitched and were excited to have her on the team."

Coach adjusts to new role on tennis team

By Dan Click · Tuesday, April 20,2004 12:55 a.m.

There are many important parts to any team, from players to trainers and specifically, coaches. This was evident last year when newly-hired assistant coach Matt Pledger had to fill the shoes of IU coach Ken Hydinger, who was on administrative leave last season for medical reasons.

MLBPA director addresses steroids

By Alex Hickey · Tuesday, April 20,2004 12:54 a.m.

Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director and IU alumnus Donald Fehr spoke at the Whittenberger Auditorium Monday afternoon, addressing the steroid-testing issue facing baseball as one of players' rights.

Vlahogeorge gets early start

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, April 20,2004 12:53 a.m.

While most students his age are thinking about senior pranks and which tux to wear to the prom, IU freshman quarterback Mike Vlahogeorge has his mind set on another topic -- football. Vlahogeorge is in a unique position because he opted to graduate high school early and enroll at IU in order to play with the spring football squad. Vlahogeorge comes into the IU program with serious credentials as the six-foot-three, 220-pound playcaller ranks No. 4 all-time in the Indiana state high school list with 10,757 career passing yards. Vlahogeorge acquired such numbers after a stellar senior season, passing for 3,347 yards and 44 touchdowns while averaging well over 300 yards per game.

Remembering a coaching legend

By Brian Janosch · Monday, April 19,2004 2:20 a.m.

Friends, family and swimmers alike gathered Sunday to celebrate and commemorate the life of former IU swimming coach James "Doc" Counsilman, who passed away Jan. 4 at the age of 83. The Whittenberger Auditorium was filled to the brim with anyone and everyone whose life was touched by Counsilman, including more than 20 Olympic swimmers. Counsilman coached swimming at IU for more than 30 years and led the team to 23 conference titles, including 20 consecutive conference championships from 1961 to 1980. He also coached two of the most successful U.S. Olympic teams in history in the 1964 and 1976 squads. The 1976 team won 12 of 13 possible gold medals, and Counsilman led swimmers to set world records in every single event. But his greatest contribution came in the form of a book titled "The Science of Swimming," master of ceremonies and former coach Cecil Colwin said.

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