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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.

Series shifts to San Francisco

By Aaron Beard and Ben Walker · Tuesday, Oct. 22,2002 2:23 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Just mention Pacific Bell Park and what's the first image that comes to mind? Barry Bonds plopping balls into the water, of course. Funny thing about that picture: It's out of focus.

Computer knocks Miami out

By Aaron Beard and Richard Rosenblatt · Tuesday, Oct. 22,2002 2:20 a.m.

Miami is No. 1 just about everywhere but where it counts most -- in the Bowl Championship Series standings. The Hurricanes, No. 1 since the preseason in the AP media and coaches' polls, were second behind Oklahoma in the first BCS standings released Monday. And look who's third -- Notre Dame!

Week full of honors

By Colin Nowling · Tuesday, Oct. 22,2002 2:19 a.m.

IU's reign over the Big Ten conference continued Sunday at Ohio State as the men's soccer team traveled to Columbus, Ohio and downed the Buckeyes 4-2. The win extended the Hoosiers consecutive winning streak in regular season conference games to 36 and gave IU its seventh consecutive No. 1 seed for the Big Ten Tournament.The team has also reclaimed the No. 1 ranking in both College Soccer News' poll and the adidas/NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) poll.

Women win all 16 events against Evansville

By Kyle Lineback · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:15 a.m.

Saturday's swim meet opened with the IU women sweeping the 200 yard medley relay to take the top three places. This event set the tone for the rest of the day as IU went on to win every women's event, sweeping 12 of the 16 events. This led to IU's 185.5 to 103.5 victory over the Evansville Purple Aces.

Hoosiers tame Lions, fall to Wolverines

By John Rodgers · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:14 a.m.

The IU field hockey team rebounded Sunday with a 3-0 victory over Division III Lindenwood after being shutout 5-0 by No. 2 and defending national champion Michigan Friday. The Hoosiers (4-10, 1-3 Big Ten) were able to outshoot 30-2 and out penalty corner 15-2 the Lions (10-2) after being dominated by the Wolverines' talented attack when IU was outshot 25-4. But coach Amy Robertson said her team can take some positives out of Friday's loss.

Team looks to end season right

By Matt Glenesk · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:13 a.m.

The Hoosiers will travel to Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla., to take part in their second ever Mission Inn Classic, which will conclude the fall portion of their schedule. The first half of the year has already produced more titles than all of last year. The Hoosiers have competed in three tournaments so far and have a first, second and third place finish to show for their efforts. Junior Karen Dennison has captured two individual titles, and was the runner-up in the other.

Destination: Post-season

By Ira Klapper · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:12 a.m.

The IU women's soccer team went to Iowa and Illinois this weekend looking for two wins and to solidify their place in the Big Ten tournament. They can look at the weekend as the "glass being half full."

Hoosiers open season, sweep Dayton Fliers

By Jesse Laffen · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:10 a.m.

The IU hockey team started the season with a pair of victories this weekend, defeating the University of Dayton Flyers 8-1 Friday and 6-0 Saturday. The Hoosiers struck first Friday when junior forward Frank Harrison backhanded a shot under the stick of Dayton goalie Doug Majkrzak.

On the sidelines

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:09 a.m.

Angels even World Series against Giants Rowing competes in pair of regattas Harriers compete in Pre-Nats

Hoosiers' scrimmage a success

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:07 a.m.

For the second week in a row, the IU men's basketball team opened its practice to the public. Not long after the end of the IU football team's loss to Iowa did the fans make the short trek from Memorial Stadium to Assembly Hall to enjoy a sports fan's dream day: A football game followed by an open scrimmage by the NCAA runners-up.

IU claims regular season Big Ten title

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:05 a.m.

The last time IU played at Ohio State, the Buckeyes prematurely ended the Hoosiers' pursuit of a Big Ten Tournament Championship. This time, IU erased the bitter taste of defeat, and earned the number one seed in this year's conference tournament with a 4-2 victory.

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