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Pardon me while I rant

By Brian Longly · Monday, Dec. 10,2001 12:36 a.m.

There are just a few things I want to talk about, and since this may be the last sports column I write, I wanted to touch all the bases. I might not get the chance to do so again. BCS Mess With LSU defeating Tennessee last night in the Southeastern Conference title game, the Bowl Championship Series is a big pile o' dung now. Who is going to play Miami in the title game? Will it be Oregon, Colorado, Nebraska, Florida? Who knows? The word playoffs just seems to be screaming out from all this mess.

IU athletics deflates mascots

By Zack Eldridge · Monday, Dec. 10,2001 12:34 a.m.

From their penguin-like waddles to their attempts to knock each other over like bowling pins, the inflatable players at IU football games attempted to entertain both young and old fans. But the inflatable players have disappeared. "I didn't notice that they were gone," said senior Enoch DeMar, a starting offensive lineman. "I'm too busy playing and preparing for the game."

Hoosiers drop first dual meet

By Tyler Hoeppner · Monday, Dec. 10,2001 12:33 a.m.

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Hoosiers (0-1) opened its dual season with a loss to the No. 16 Tigers of Missouri (2-0). The final tally was 21-16. The score was close the entire time, and the match could have gone either way. Head coach Duane Goldman said he believes his team had a chance. "We were in a position to win," he said. "They're a pretty decent team, but we felt we should have beaten them."

Team's depth gives Hoosiers playing time

By Dan Cortez · Sunday, Dec. 9,2001 11:20 p.m.

Coach Mike Davis isn't kidding when he says he has options when it comes to whom he can play. And he isn't afraid to use that bench. All eight Hoosiers who got into the game Saturday played at least 15 minutes. That balance in playing time has led to more contributions from different players. While sophomore Jared Jeffries led the way Saturday with 22 points and junior guard Tom Coverdale had 19, every player had at least three.

Wrestlers open dual season against Missouri

By Tyler Hoeppner · Friday, Dec. 7,2001 1:14 a.m.

The No.18 Hoosiers head to the University of Missouri Friday night to take on the No. 16 Tigers. It will be the first dual meet of the season for IU, while Missouri defeated No.14 Illinois in its first dual meet. The Hoosiers experienced success against Missouri in the past, winning the last eight matches. But the Tigers are having an up year and the contest should be a battle.

Hoosiers enter Pac-10/Big Ten challenge

By Sarah Trotto · Friday, Dec. 7,2001 1:12 a.m.

Women's basketball's Pac-10/Big Ten Challenge hardly reflects the men's Big Ten/ACC challenge. But nevertheless the female version brings together four opponents from two of the sport's most competitive conferences. IU, Washington, Washington State and No. 16 Michigan face off Friday and Sunday in Seattle. No other Big Ten and Pac-10 women's teams will meet this weekend -- a far cry from the nine highly promoted games in the men's Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Hoosiers look to extend winning streak

By Sarah Trotto · Friday, Dec. 7,2001 1:10 a.m.

Last year, a last-second three-pointer lifted the Hoosiers over eventual Pac-10 champion Washington at Assembly Hall. Tonight, IU looks to remain undefeated against the Huskies on their turf.

Cardinals might be only ones not surprised by their team's success

By Dan Cortez · Friday, Dec. 7,2001 1:09 a.m.

During Thanksgiving, people were talking about Ball State. And it wasn\'t because David Letterman attended the university. By the end of the EA Sports Maui Invitational on Nov. 21, the Cardinals had squeaked past then-No.3 Kansas and blown out No.4 UCLA before losing to No.1 Duke in the tournament\'s championship game. All of this in the first three games of their season.

Point guard dual turns into point guard duo

By Jason Recker · Friday, Dec. 7,2001 1:07 a.m.

Donald Perry is learning how to become a solid point guard. Tom Coverdale is learning how not to sit the bench. Coach Mike Davis' no-nonsense approach -- either produce on the floor or make friends with the bench -- is working. The two-man point guard system, which caught many off-guard and blends the talents of a freshman and a junior, has included healthy point production and demanding repercussions.

Tigers next foe on road to Final Four

By Rob Mullally and Robert Mullally · Friday, Dec. 7,2001 1:07 a.m.

The ACC champion Clemson Tigers travel to Big Ten champion IU this Sunday for a match to earn a trip to the coveted College Cup -- the Final Four of college soccer. The game takes place at 2 p.m. at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Clemson comes in with the fifth seed in the NCAA Tournament, boasting a 19-4 record. The Hoosiers are seeded fourth, with a 16-3-1 record.

Tables will be turned in Ball State matchup

By Jason Recker · Friday, Dec. 7,2001 1:06 a.m.

Under normal circumstances, IU would be heavily favored in Saturday's matchup with in-state foe Ball State. But the No. 15 Cardinals, with wins over then-No. 3 Kansas and No. 4 UCLA, have turned normalcy on its side -- maybe even upside down -- for the 2 p.m. meeting in Assembly Hall. And IU coach Mike Davis knows it. "They'll come in here favored," Davis said after Thursday's practice. "Ball State's going to be a tough game. They're a really good basketball team. It's going to be tough."

Tradition, experience key to men's soccer's success

By Matt Pera · Friday, Dec. 7,2001 1:05 a.m.

During his career at IU, fifth-year senior back Ryan Hammer has never gone home early for the holidays. While most students are leaving Bloomington to visit family and friends the weekend after final exams, he has always had a bit of unfinished business to take care of.

Former goalie returns to face Hoosiers

By Rob Mullally and Robert Mullally · Friday, Dec. 7,2001 1:04 a.m.

IU soccer Coach Jerry Yeagley had a tough decision two years ago. Going into the '99 season, the legendary coach reeled in yet another star-studded recruiting class featuring the likes of current IU standouts junior forward Pat Noonan, and junior midfielders Phil Presser, and Michael Bock. But arguably the most heralded recruit was a goalkeeper out of Palatine, Ill., named Doug Warren.

Freshman swimmer strives for Big Ten success

By Colin Nowling · Thursday, Dec. 6,2001 12:58 a.m.

Even though freshman Erin Smith has only been on the IU campus since August, she has already left her mark on the Hoosiers women's swimming team that is looking to vie for the Big Ten Championship in March.

Football season full of highs and lows for Hoosiers

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Dec. 6,2001 12:52 a.m.

The IU football team found out yesterday that its season ended as turbulently as it began. Cam Cameron's firing was the final blow for a team that experienced the ultimate highs and the disappointing lows that accompany team sports. But what a crazy four months it was. "There were a lot of ups and downs this season, but it was fun," senior center Craig Osika said. "Fun" isn't exactly the term used looking back to the first game of the season.

Players react to dismissal

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Dec. 6,2001 12:46 a.m.

Cam Cameron may not have achieved a winning season during his five years as IU's head football coach, but his impact on his players was undeniable Wednesday afternoon. Just hours after IU Athletics Director Michael McNeely announced his decision to let Cameron go, the players met with their former coach for an emotional meeting. "(The meeting) was very silent," senior linebacker Justin Smith said. "Most of the coaches weren't there because they are out recruiting right now. But coach Cameron was very emotional and you could feel the emotion. This program is full of people with character, and we've been through a lot together.

Student athletes giving back

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2001 1:15 a.m.

Athletes from different IU sports will be visiting the cancer ward of Bloomington Hospital today and Thursday between noon and 8 p.m.

Senior looks to be Big Ten champ

By Tyler Hoeppner · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2001 1:06 a.m.

Senior Viktor Sveda came to IU with one goal in mind: to win a National Championship in wrestling. Last season he placed second in the Big Ten. He placed third at the National Championship. This year, he is striving for more.

Hoosier team looks to rebound

By Dan Cortez · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2001 12:42 a.m.

Things probably couldn't have gone much worse for the Hoosiers Saturday in their 72-60 loss at Southern Illinois. The 72 points they allowed was a season-high and the 60 points they scored was their second-lowest point total of the season.

Fall season concludes

Tuesday, Dec. 4,2001 12:15 a.m.

While eight of IU\'s women's swimmers were competing against some of the world's best in the U.S. Open in New York this past weekend, 15 other swimmers were also competing in the Miami (Ohio) Invitational. Head coach Dorsey Tierney was hoping the competition at the Invitational would allow some of her younger swimmers to gain valuable experience going into the spring championship season and to give them a chance to assume a leadership role on the team.

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