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Clency, Bennett and Beattie have big special teams game

Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:24 a.m.

IU treasures its special teams so much that coach Gerry DiNardo is in charge of the whole unit. Without their performance Saturday, IU's 33-3 rout of Indiana State wouldn't have been possible. It started on the opening kickoff when sophomore Courtney Clency ran through a gaping hole in the ISU kick coverage for 51 yards to the Sycamore's 46 putting IU's offense in business. Clency said the week's preparation was the difference.

8 game losing streak halted

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:13 a.m.

It took the rekindling of a 78-year old rivalry to end an eight-game losing streak. The Hoosier football team defeated regional foe Indiana State 33-3 to give IU its first win of the year in its home opener. The team rallied behind a strong running game, a steady defense and big plays on special teams to answer a pair of blowout losses with a blowout win of its own. Despite the earlier losses at UConn and Washington to open the year, coach Gerry DiNardo downplayed the importance of needing this win over any others.

Fans, players remember Sept. 11 attacks

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:55 a.m.

Sports marked the second anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with moments of silence and poignant reminders, from American flags on the greens at the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic to the names of victims displayed on the scoreboard at Tampa's Tropicana Field.

Cubs drop second in a row to Expos

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:54 a.m.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The Montreal Expos left Puerto Rico on a winning note, thanks to pitcher Tomo Ohka and Orlando Cabrera's aggressive play. The Chicago Cubs departed the island knowing they just fell short. Ohka took a two-hit shutout into the ninth inning and Cabrera hit two doubles and a triple as the Expos held off the Cubs 3-2 Thursday. The Cubs rallied for two runs in

In-state rival poses tough task for IU

By Cory Steger · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:53 a.m.

The Hoosiers continue their long season-opening road trip this Friday when they head to Indianapolis to take on the Butler Bulldogs. In-state bragging rights are up for grabs as both teams are competing for a win. Coach Mick Lyon said he expects the Bulldogs to come to the game with a lot of intensity.

Invitational opens with Fighting Irish

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:52 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team will travel to South Bend, Ind., this weekend to partake in the Notre Dame Invitational, which will be the first time the Hoosiers have competed in the event. The invitational is comprised of four teams: IU, Notre Dame, South Carolina and Utah.

Colts need win to prove their worth in AFC South

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:51 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts know the score: Tennessee 3, Indianapolis 0. It's only Week 2, but the Colts view Sunday's home opener like the playoffs are already at stake. What they need is a win to challenge the defending AFC South champs.

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.

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