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Basketball season officially begins

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, Nov. 21,2003 1:43 a.m.

The 104th season of IU basketball officially kicks off tonight at Assembly Hall with a contest against UNC-Greensboro. Even after two wins in their exhibition campaign, IU coach Mike Davis said they still have a lot to think about. "We just have to figure out who's going to score," Davis said. "I can't sit here and tell you what guys are going to be in double figures, because I don't know."

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Nov. 21,2003 1:40 a.m.

Green's fiancee pleads innocent WESTLAKE, Ohio -- William Green's fiancee pleaded innocent Thursday to charges she stabbed the Cleveland Browns running back at their home. Green was wounded under his left shoulder blade during a fight Wednesday, police said.

Why a bucket?

By John Rodgers · Friday, Nov. 21,2003 1 a.m.

It's hard to believe that one of the most famous trophies in college football came from a farm in southern Indiana. But that farm, between Kent and Hanover, Ind., is where the Old Oaken Bucket called home before becoming the winner's prize in the IU-Purdue football game. The bucket's inaugural appearance came in the 1925 game, which ended in a 0-0 tie. Purdue's Fritz Ernst and IU's Wiley J. Huddle were given the job of finding the trophy. The pair found what they were looking for at the old Bruner Farm.

Hoosier pride on the line as Purdue defends Old Oaken Bucket in final game

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Nov. 21,2003 12:42 a.m.

The IU football team may be long out of bowl contention at 2-9, but that won't matter this weekend. The Hoosiers play host to No. 16 Purdue with the Old Oaken Bucket and bragging rights on the line.

Brewer garners another honor

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 20,2003 1:05 a.m.

IU senior Melissa Brewer's volleyball career has been filled with great achievements and exemplary honors. As her four years at IU come to an end, she continues to rack up the awards.

Presidents Cup kicks off in South Africa

By Doug Ferguson · Thursday, Nov. 20,2003 1:04 a.m.

GEORGE, South Africa -- The photo on the front page of the Cape Times sent a strong signal to captain Jack Nicklaus that the Americans were not taking this Presidents Cup lightly.

Figure skating club starts at IU

By Amy Barnicle · Thursday, Nov. 20,2003 1:04 a.m.

Forty-nine different club sports representatives in the IU Club Sports Federation voted figure skating as the newest club sport at their monthly meeting held Oct. 9 in the HPER building.

Freshman makes impact

By Chris Hopper · Thursday, Nov. 20,2003 1:01 a.m.

This year, the women's swimming and diving team has a certain swimmer who has the potential that college teams are always looking for. Leila Vaziri, who has become one of the team's star swimmers this year, is a freshman from Coral Springs, Fla. Vaziri has been really consistent this year in many of the team's relays and she has been someone that the team can count on.

Freshman center brings new height for Hoosiers

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:59 a.m.

From afar, she looks like any other college woman, well proportioned with shoulder-length blonde hair. But when you stand next to her, it all becomes clear. This woman was built to be a NCAA Division I basketball center. Standing at a legitimate 6 feet 7 inches, freshman center Sarah McKay is set to make a splash on the IU women's basketball team.

No sophomore slump for Valentin

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:58 a.m.

With only two active players on the latter half of their college careers, IU coach Kathi Bennett has a corral full of young guns to holster. One sharp shooter Bennett won't have to worry about is sophomore Cyndi Valentin. Valentin, at a mere 19 years old, is actually one of the most battle-tested Hoosiers, logging impressive minutes in all 28 of IU's games. However, minutes aren't the only statistic Valentin feasted upon last season.

Young team bolstered by ranked recruiting class

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:57 a.m.

For the first time in the IU women's basketball program's history, the Hoosier coaching staff was able to recruit a nationally-ranked freshman class.

Associate head coach teaches commitment

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:57 a.m.

The power of tradition within IU basketball extends far beyond the realm of the men's program. IU women's associate head coach Trish Betthauser is proof enough of that. Betthauser has forgone high-paying jobs -- a teaching career and several Division I coaching opportunities -- to remain a part of women's basketball at IU.

Five freshmen, five sophomores fuel optimism

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:56 a.m.

The central theme of the 2003-2004 women's basketball team is youth. Senior Jamie Gathing is out of the lineup due to a season-ending ACL injury, leaving juniors LeeAnn Stephenson and Jenny DeMuth as the only players on the roster who were at IU the last time the Hoosiers made it into the NCAA Tournament just two years ago.

WOMEN'S BIG TEN

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:56 a.m.

Earlier this fall at Big Ten media day, IU coach Kathi Bennett proclaimed the Big Ten as the number one or two conference in the nation. Some coaches, namely Penn State's Rene Portland, didn't exactly agree with her statement.

MEN'S BIG TEN

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:55 a.m.

It seems as if every year the predicted finish for the Big Ten season comes out, the Michigan State Spartans are near the top. This year is no different as the Spartans were picked by the coaches and the media to be champions this year.

Wilmont ready to play after redshirt year

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:54 a.m.

Something is missing from the IU bench. Down the line of cream-and-crimson uniforms last season usually sat colorfully dressed, redshirted guard Roderick Wilmont.

Weight of Hoosier's offense on Strickland's shoulders

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:54 a.m.

For the first time in Mike Davis' coaching tenure, he will have someone other than Tom Coverdale at point guard. That leaves sophomore guard Marshall Strickland running the point full time this year, which is something he said he is ready for.

UConn looks to double dip

By Alex Hickey · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:53 a.m.

IU has something that most other big time men's basketball programs can't boast about -- a coach who is returning this season.

Scholarship or walk-on, IU freshmen expect to win

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:53 a.m.

They were the stars of their high school teams, leading them to conference titles and state championships. One of them even grew up as the son of one of the NBA's most notable players in history.

Davis: Chemistry key difference from last year's team

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:52 a.m.

There's one thing that won't be getting in the way of a good season for the men's basketball team: team chemistry. "Last year you could see it on the court," freshman guard Roderick Wilmont said. "Everybody wanted to be the superstar and shot the ball. This year everybody has to do their part."

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