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Tapak and Kline have career night as IU beats Notre Dame

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:50 a.m.

SOUTH BEND -- Entering the game Wednesday night, IU junior guard Ryan Tapak had only seen five minutes of action all season. Against Notre Dame, Tapak had a career night to help lead the Hoosiers (3-3) to a 66-63 win over the Irish (2-3).

Tapak seals 66-63 win with 3 pointer

By Natalie A. Trout · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:14 a.m.

SOUTH BEND -- It was a team effort for IU (3-3) in its 66-63 victory over Notre Dame (2-3) at the Joyce Center, Wednesday night. Nine players from the IU roster scored in the contest, and the team had a total of 15 assists. IU coach Mike Davis tried yet another new starting lineup consisting of sophomore guards Bracey Wright, and Marshall Strickland, junior guard Donald Perry, sophomore forward Sean Kline and junior forward Mike Roberts -- who saw his first collegiate start. "I told Roberts that it was time for him to have confidence and step up," Davis said. "He played well." Wright was IU's top scorer with 19 points as he also improved his consecutive free throw streak to 15. He said the team was focused in the game, and it was obvious the players are finally buying into the team concept.

Bobby Ross to coach Army football

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:47 a.m.

WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Army is counting on Bobby Ross and his record of success to turn around college football's worst team. Ross was hired to lead Army on Tuesday, returning to football after resigning as the Detroit Lions' coach three years ago. His football experience is vast: Ross coached the San Diego Chargers to the Super Bowl in 1995 and won a national title at Georgia Tech in 1990. Army, meanwhile, is in disarray. It became the first team in NCAA history to finish 0-13 after losing to Navy 34-6 on Saturday. The academy fired coach Todd Berry in October with the team 5-35 in his four seasons. John Mumford acted as interim coach, going 0-7 after replacing Berry.

Freshman named All-American

By Will Meyers · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:46 a.m.

IU freshman safety Will Meyers was selected as a First Team Freshman All-American by Sporting News Monday. He was named Big Ten freshman of the year by Sporting News last week. "I would have never thought they would have chosen me for something like this," Meyers said in a statement. "This is a great honor. Our defensive scheme was one that really put me in positions to be involved in the action, and even though I'd much rather be going to a bowl game with this team, it is nice to be recognized like this. Hopefully this helps as a springboard as we work in the offseason."

Red Sox begin negotiations

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:44 a.m.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Boston Red Sox owner John Henry lashed out at Nomar Garciaparra's agent on Tuesday, saying it was the "the height of hypocrisy" to accuse the team of betrayal even though the star shortstop rejected the team's lucrative, long-term offer last spring. "He says we're being disingenuous. I take great umbrage at that statement," Henry said at the opening of the team's academy in the Dominican Republic, according to two Boston newspapers that covered the event. "That is the height of hypocrisy."

Lessons learned from the game

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:42 a.m.

This is the last column of mine to appear in the IDS. Beginning in January 2002 and including summers, I have written a weekly column for the bigger part for almost two years. It's time for someone else to have a turn. In case you haven't been here for all of them or in case you decided to read something more scintillating, like an astrophysics textbook or the side of a cereal box, here is a brief summation of my columns.

Wrestlers balance matches, finals week

By Colin Burns · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:37 a.m.

Finals are right around the corner for IU. Pulling all-nighters and fretting about grades are two of the main concerns for students. Hoosier wrestlers do not have this luxury. Not only must they worry about finals, but keeping their focus on upcoming matches is paramount for team success. "They are putting in a lot of work academically now, but there is enough time in the day for them to both study and wrestle," IU coach Duane Goldman said. "To be honest, practice for them is a good release when they are putting in a lot of study time."

IU to battle ND after year apart

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:34 a.m.

IU and Notre Dame are both looking to end two-game losing streaks tonight at the Joyce Center in South Bend. Notre Dame (2-2) was ranked the last time IU (2-3) made the trip to South Bend, and it was also IU coach Mike Davis' first season as head coach. IU was 3-3 at the time and upset the then-No. 10 Notre Dame, 86-78. IU hasn't lost to the Fighting Irish since a trip to South Bend in 1994.

Arbitration deadline comes with moves

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:38 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Greg Maddux and Ivan Rodriguez will have new teams next season, and so will Vladimir Guerrero, Rafael Palmeiro and Juan Gonzalez. On a busy Sunday night, Kazuo Matsui accepted a contract with the Mets and headed to New York to finalize the deal.

Game times set for College Cup

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:37 a.m.

IU's College Cup match versus Santa Clara has been set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

Two former Hoosiers drafted

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:37 a.m.

Former IU softball standout Stormy Hanson was drafted Saturday by the San Antonio Armadillos of the National Pro Fastpitch. She was chosen 17th overall, first in the third round.

Team looks to next season

By Scott Lipsky · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:36 a.m.

With a 1-5 dual meet record heading to Florida for the Holiday Training Trip, the IU men's swimming and diving fans might start asking themselves, "So what are we looking like next year?" It has been a rough year for the Hoosiers so far, with tough losses to Big Ten foes Wisconsin and Northwestern and a lot of health problems among the squad.

USC out of BCS title game

By Alyson Brodsy and Josh Dubow · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:43 a.m.

College football fans, get ready to crown not just one, but possibly two national champions. And get ready for a new round of controversy. That's because the computer rankings had Oklahoma as the country's top team Sunday while the human poll voters picked Southern California.

IU has strong showing in Iowa

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:42 a.m.

The IU wrestling team continued its hot streak at the Northern Iowa Open Saturday, posting four individual championships and eight team members in the top six in their respective weight classes.

Wins over Georgetown, VCU put IU at 4-2

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:41 a.m.

The women's basketball team ran its record to 4-2 with two road victories this weekend. The Hoosiers snapped a two-game losing streak Friday night with a 68-54 victory over Virginia Commonwealth and dominated the second half in Sunday's 72-62 win over Georgetown.

Loss to knock IU out of top 25

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:40 a.m.

The Hoosiers dropped their fifth consecutive dual meet Saturday, falling to No. 15 Texas A&M, 180.5-117.5. The loss, No. 25 IU's fourth straight to a ranked team will, in all probability, drop them out of the top 25 rankings.

Split team finishes 6th, 3rd

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:40 a.m.

The women's swimming and diving team concluded its long weekend in Washington and Ohio with a sixth place and third place finish, respectively. Five members of the team went to the U.S. Open and the team placed sixth. Freshman Leila Vaziri had a Spring National cut time in the 100-meter freestyle, which is one of her strongest events.

Colts survive scare from Titans, inch closer to title

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:39 a.m.

Colts 29, Titans 27 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Call the Indianapolis Colts road warriors -- and possibly AFC South champs. Edgerrin James ran for two touchdowns and Mike Vanderjagt kicked five field goals as the Colts beat Tennessee 29-27 to sweep the defending division champion Titans, taking control of the division with three games remaining. The Colts (10-3) improved to 6-1 on the road by scoring 19 straight points and forcing four fumbles, which they turned into nine points.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:34 a.m.

Bruce Smith breaks NFL career sacks record EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Bruce Smith became the NFL's career sacks leader Sunday when he tackled Jesse Palmer for a 7-yard loss in the fourth quarter of the Washington Redskins' game against the New York Giants Sunday.

Fans tune in to victory

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:32 a.m.

Gathered in front of their computers and huddled around their radio dials, Hoosier fans across the country tuned in Saturday night to one of IU coach Jerry Yeagley's biggest victories in 31 years. IU defeated No. 1 UCLA 2-1 to advance to this weekend's College Cup in Columbus, Ohio.

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