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Freshman duo on course to make big impact

By Alex Witteveld · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:41 a.m.

There are only two freshman on the men's tennis team this year but both are expected to be key contributors to the success of the team. Neither John Stone nor Viktor Libal has had too much trouble with the transition from high school to college.

IU ready for first test

By Lisa Kates and Lisa Marie Kates · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:40 a.m.

The last time the IU men's swimming and diving team met the Michigan State Spartans in regular dual meet season was Jan. 30, 2000 at Michigan State. The Hoosiers lost 148 to 95. At 5 p.m. today at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatics Center, the Hoosiers will look to avenge that loss and win their conference opener.

Thankless positions making an impact

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:39 a.m.

All guts, no glory. That's the kind of play liberos and setters have to put together for every match. The proverbial point guard of volleyball, a setter simply puts the ball where the hitters want it, and watch them crush the balls down to the cheers of the crowd. Without the glory of scoring points, save the occasional trick play, a setter lives a relatively boring offensive life.

Volleyball team back on a roll

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:38 a.m.

The Hoosier volleyball team is on a roll again. The squad has risen from a four game losing streak to begin anew with three straight wins. IU is now looking to extend this streak with two home matches this weekend against Iowa and Minnesota Friday and Saturday, respectively.

IU hungry for Boilermaker blood, conference win

By Alex MelloanRuiz · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:35 a.m.

The Hoosiers confront their rival Friday afternoon when the women's soccer team travels to West Lafayette for its final game of the Big Ten season. IU's biggest rival, No. 13 Purdue, has had a successful season thus far and will provide stiff competition.

Hoosiers set to spoil Champaign Homecoming

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:25 a.m.

Last year, Illinois spoiled IU's Homecoming with a 35-14 win en route to the Big Ten Championship and a berth in the Sugar Bowl. This year, the Hoosiers are obliged to try and return the favor as Illinois takes them on for its Homecoming in Champaign, Ill.

Giants grab 3-2 lead with convincing win

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 12:58 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Teased and taunted for tiptoeing around Barry Bonds, the Anaheim Angels decided to challenge him. Whack! Bonds lined an RBI double that sent the San Francisco Giants zooming to a big lead that not even these pesky Angels could overcome, winning 16-4 in Game 5 Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the World Series.

Nationals hinge on teams' upcoming match

By Tyler Rainey · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:03 a.m.

Both the women's and men's tennis teams can be seen in action this weekend at the ITA Midwest Regionals starting today through next Tuesday in Madison, Wisc.

Student Foundation adds new event

By Lisa Kates and Lisa Marie Kates · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:01 a.m.

This April will mark a new addition to the ever-popular Little 500 events. Runners will now get to showcase their talents in the first annual Little Fifty. Patterned after the Little 500, the Little Fifty will feature a men's and women's relay style running race competing for glory and for a good cause. The race will be 50 laps (12.5 miles) and is sure to be as spirited and exciting as the Little 500.

Laid-back approach working

By Ira Klapper · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 1:55 a.m.

There are two philosophies to coaching. A coaching staff can be stern disciplinarians, barking instructions from the sideline. Or, they can be laid back and teach through hands-on examples, a laid-back attitude and humor. Credit coach Mick Lyon and his staff with the latter.

Giants even series in dramatic fashion

By Aaron Beard and Ben Walker · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 1:51 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Just in the nick of time, the San Francisco Giants solved the Kid. David Bell hit a tiebreaking single off rookie sensation Francisco Rodriguez in the eighth inning, and the Giants rallied past the Anaheim Angels 4-3 Wednesday night, tying the World Series at two games each.

Kickers slowly earning respect

By Tyler V. Hoeppner · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 1:24 a.m.

Last year, IU's kicking game was brutal with the place kickers and punters having little success. Junior punter Ryan Hamre and sophomore place kicker Bryan Robertson came into this season knowing they would face some pressure since both were coming off sub-standard seasons, they said. And with a new coaching staff in place, neither were certain what this season would bring. Hamre struggled his sophomore season after having a decent freshman year. He averaged only 31.3 yards per punt. Hamre said it all had to do with technique. He credits coach Brian McNeely with his improvement. "It was mostly my drop and my leg swing," Hamre said. "Coach McNeely has really helped a lot. He's gotten my technique to where it is now. He scrutinizes it a lot, and he pretty much tell me when I do something wrong." Hamre said he had a lack of confidence last year. So far this season, Hamre has an average of 38.3 yards a punt. The addition of McNeely has helped in that regard as well.

Woods' job is not to make social adjustments

By Benjy Ekhaus · Wednesday, Oct. 23,2002 12:55 a.m.

Tiger Woods has found himself a nice mess. Well, actually, the nice mess found Tiger. The world's most popular golfer is caught in the middle of a social controversy, even though he has nothing to do with it. Augusta National Golf Course is a private club in Augusta, Ga. Like most other private courses in the U.S., it can choose its members based on whatever criteria its directors decide. Unlike most other private courses, though, it is the home of the most prestigious event in the world's biggest professional golf tour.

New recruit contributing in early season

By Steve Hinson · Wednesday, Oct. 23,2002 12:54 a.m.

In late June, instead of preparing for the upcoming cross country season, freshman Stephen Haas ran in the World Junior Trials for track. Because of that, Haas had a late start entering the cross country season. Going into his season, he was about four or five weeks behind his teammates. So far this cross country season, the highest Haas has placed on the team was seventh last Saturday at Pre-Nationals in Terre Haute. But, coach Robert Chapman said he thinks Haas will help the team tremendously in the second half of the season.

Rookie tackling the turf, adjusting to new situation

By John Rogers · Wednesday, Oct. 23,2002 12:52 a.m.

Adjustments to a new team and new region can be tough for some players. But for freshman forward Nikki Orciuch the adjustment from New England high school ball to Big Ten field hockey has been taken in stride with only a few bumps in the road. Orciuch leads Hoosier freshmen and is third on the team with three goals and seven points while recording 15 shots on goal. While Orciuch has made the transition well, that doesn't mean that she hasn't had to work for it. IU has played one of the toughest schedules in the country this year by competing against six of the Top 20 teams including Top 10 teams Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State. Orciuch said the competition chang has been a big one.

The truth isn't grainy; Rice the greatest ever

By -Val Tsoutsouris and Val Tsoutouris · Wednesday, Oct. 23,2002 12:51 a.m.

Jerry Rice's career can currently be summed up in numbers. Forty is his age. He passed the 1,400 career reception mark, passing the milestone last Sunday against San Diego. And then there is 200. Now that Rice is on the verge of accomplishing a most astounding, unimaginable feat that most football players, even great players, could only dream of accomplishing, I think it's safe to say that Rice is not merely the greatest wide receiver ever but in fact the greatest player to ever put on shoulder pads.

Team takes trophy, individual honors

By Matt Glenesk · Wednesday, Oct. 23,2002 12:45 a.m.

The first half of the Hoosiers' season could not have been scripted any better. The Hoosiers return from Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. with the championship trophy of the Mission Inn Classic. Not only did the team capture their second championship of the year, but the top three individual scores of the tournament belonged to IU as well. Junior Karen Dennison, the No. 4 ranked golfer in the nation, captured her third title of the year. Junior Danah Ford recorded her highest finish of her career by placing second, and senior Cara Stuckey also achieved her highest finish of her career, placing third. The Hoosiers fired a final round 310 to finish the tournament with a combined 614, 19 strokes ahead of Big Ten rival Wisconsin.

Carter joins Dolphins

By Aaron Beard and Steven Wine · Tuesday, Oct. 22,2002 6:16 p.m.

MIAMI -- Cris Carter came out of retirement and out of the broadcast booth Monday to join the Miami Dolphins, signing a one-year contract to bolster their injury-depleted receiving corps. The 36-year-old Carter agreed to a one-year contract with $550,000 guaranteed and $700,000 in incentives.

Win keeps Monon spike

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 22,2002 6:11 p.m.

The Hoosiers headed into this weekend against Illinois and Purdue looking to even their Big Ten record, and that they did. IU beat the No. 32 Illinois Fighting Illini and rival Purdue to even their conference record at 4-4.

Knicks suspend Sprewell

By Aaron Beard and Hal Brock · Tuesday, Oct. 22,2002 2:34 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Latrell Sprewell was suspended by the New York Knicks on Monday for not following the team's instructions for rehabilitating his broken right hand. The disciplinary move came on the same day that Sprewell's agent announced a $40 million lawsuit against the New York Post for its account of how he was injured.

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