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Juggling more than a hobby

By Alyson Brodsy and Greer Love · Tuesday, Oct. 2,2001 12:56 a.m.

When he started a juggling club at IU in 1984, Steve Ragatz was trying to bring together people who shared his interest in the sport. Although he usually succeeded in persuading his friends to meet twice a week and throw balls, rings and pins at each other, he never expected the club would one day draw such a broad spectrum of talent.

Hoosiers win showdown

By Rob Mullally and Robert Mullally · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 1:25 a.m.

The men's soccer game Friday night against Penn State was hyped as a clashing of the Titans on two levels. First was the meeting of two nationally ranked conference powerhouses. Second was the meeting of two of the country's National Player of the Year candidates -- IU junior Pat Noonan and Penn State senior Ricardo Villar. Each battle lived up to its hype, as two goals and an assist for Noonan pushed the No. 6 Hoosiers past the No. 8 Nittany Lions, 3-1.The win gave IU head coach Jerry Yeagley No. 499 of his career.

Hoosiers drop Big Ten opener, remain winless

By Nick Bowton · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 1:20 a.m.

Forgive seniors Antwaan Randle El and Justin Smith if they seem a bit confused. After a 27-14 loss to Ohio State, neither player could explain what went wrong Saturday.

Hoosiers rally to place third

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 1:09 a.m.

The men's golf team cruised to a third place finish in this weekend's 20-team Wolverine Invitational in Ann Arbor, Mich. The third-place mark was the highest the Hoosiers have ever posted in the Wolverine Invitational, which they have played in annually since the tournament began in the 1990-91 season. The Hoosiers finished the 36-hole tourney with a score of 586. Only Minnesota, with a score of 579, and Baylor, which posted a 574, were able to top IU.

We're back in the home run race again

By Brian Longly · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 1:01 a.m.

When I was a freshman I was often glued to my dorm room television during those times I should have been studying. I wasn't unique though -- most of my floormates could be found doing the same thing. The reason: we were all fascinated by the Great Home Run Race of 1998 between Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals and Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs.

Errors cost Hoosiers game

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 12:43 a.m.

Forty-four yards and it seemed the football team was back in the game. After a strong goal line stand by the defense, the offense used momentum to take the ball down the field. After a 44-yard touchdown pass from senior Antwaan Randle El to senior running back Levron Williams, IU was a score away from the lead.

Senior transfer gets long awaited opportunity

By Pat Crowell · Friday, Sept. 28,2001 1:26 a.m.

The men's cross country team has worked their way to a Top 20 national ranking. While many runnners have followed the traditional path to contribute to the squads recent success, Josh Trisler has taken several detours to get where he is today. Trisler, a fifth-year senior from Carmel, Ind., transferred to IU two years ago from DePauw University. Redshirted last season, Trisler's first opportunity to run in an important race for the 19th-ranked Hoosiers this weekend at the Roy Griak Invitational. "I am a little nervous, I haven't run in a meet in five years," Trisler said. "This meet is super important. If we win this meet or are in the thick of things some big things will happen." While at DePauw he watched many of the guys he ran against in high school have success at the Division one level.

Field hockey hopes to keep momentum going

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Sept. 28,2001 1:26 a.m.

Looking to keep their emotional high, the IU field hockey team travels to Muncie, Ind., Sunday to face Central Michigan. After beating Ball State Wednesday, the Hoosiers have proved to themselves and to opponents they can win. "I think mentally this shows us that we can win and gives us confidence," head coach Amy Robertson said. "We've got that monkey off our back and got our first Division I win. Now they know that we can win."

Team heads to meet minus top player

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Sept. 28,2001 1:24 a.m.

The men's golf team will begin their Friday morning in Ann Arbor, Mich., in the two-day Wolverine Invitational. In addition to being in the midst of a deep 20-team field, the team will have to adjust to the loss of top player senior Mike Miller for the meet and the rest of the fall season because of a wrist injury. The Wolverine Invitational features a diverse field with Air Force, Akron, Ball State, Baylor, Eastern Michigan, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisville, Marshall, Miami (Ohio), Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Notre Dame, West Florida, Western Kentucky, Wisconsin and Xavier.

Basketball recruit makes official visit

By Jason Recker · Friday, Sept. 28,2001 1:23 a.m.

Just three weeks after signing one of the premier high school guards in the nation, the men's basketball program is on the trail of another highly-touted guard. Antwain Barbour, a 6-foot-5 guard from Wabash Valley Junior College, will make an official visit to IU beginning today. Should Barbour decide on IU, he would join 6-foot-4 guard Bracey Wright (The Colony, Texas) and 6-foot-1 guard Marshall Strickland (Sykes, Md.), both of whom have already signed to play for the Hoosiers beginning next fall.

Runners look to improve, make first bid for nationals

Friday, Sept. 28,2001 1:23 a.m.

This weekend the men's and women's cross country team will be competing in their first event of the year at the Roy Griak Invitation in Minneapolis at the University of Minnesota golf course. This marks the first race that will be counted toward the at-large bids for nationals. The Hoosiers said they are looking to have a good race after not finishing as strong as they would have liked to last week. "The Illinois course is a very fast course," women's Head coach Judy Bogenschutz said. "Some of the runners felt they went out too fast. We have to adjust some things in terms of what we do in the race."

Big Ten games brought home

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, Sept. 28,2001 1:22 a.m.

Sally Schulte, assistant coach of the women's volleyball team, says it's good to be home for the second round of Big Ten play that will take place this weekend. "Having the home court advantage should really help out a lot," Schulte said. "We need the fan support." Coach Katie Weismiller shared Schulte's sentiments. "We really need to get fans in the stands and get this place loud, to take advantage of having the home court," she said. We also have to protect our home court and play aggressively."

IU faces top Big Ten rival tonight

By Rob Mullally · Friday, Sept. 28,2001 1:18 a.m.

Two highly ranked men's soccer teams collide at 7 p.m. tonight at Bill Armstrong Stadium as Penn State visits IU in what coach Jerry Yeagley calls "to date, the most important game this season." The match has national implications as well as conference importance. IU is ranked sixth according to the Sept. 24 National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll, and Penn State is ranked eighth. Both teams are 1-0 in the Big Ten, with Penn State beating Michigan, and IU topping Michigan State.

Banged up and bruised

By Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Sept. 28,2001 1:17 a.m.

Pray that the rumors aren't true. Because if seniors Kemp Rasmussen, Devin Schaffer and Justin Smith, three key members of the defense, are injured and unable to play a complete game Saturday against Ohio State (1-1), things are going to be ugly for the Hoosiers (0-2). The threesome totals 29 combined tackles in IU's two non-conference games. But Saturday's 11:10 a.m. game is the Hoosiers' Big Ten opener, and the Buckeyes have totaled 414 total yards in its first non-conference match-ups.

Last fresh start

By Nick Bowton · Friday, Sept. 28,2001 1:16 a.m.

IU had its season opener three weeks ago against North Carolina State. The Hoosiers had their home opener last week vs. Utah. Tomorrow, they'll play their Big Ten opener. And get their last shot at a fresh start. Should the Hoosiers lose, there are no more new beginnings to look forward to. The players know that means this game vs. Ohio State is a big one. "We've got some stuff to prove," tight end Kris Dielman said. "It's a new season. The first three games, that's one thing. When you start the Big Ten, it's a totally different season."

Big Ten Player of the Week

By Matt Pera · Thursday, Sept. 27,2001 12:44 a.m.

Junior forward Pat Noonan is a top candidate for the Hermann Trophy, which is awarded to collegiate soccer's National Player of the Year at the end of each season. "He's a proven player after two years," head coach Jerry Yeagley said. "But with (senior midfielder Ryan) Mack and (freshman forward) Ned Grabavoy out, I think he was pressing a little bit (at the beginning of the season). Now he's playing his game. He has a special ability to change the game by himself." Noonan was named Big Ten Player of the Week for the second consecutive week, he also received the Fox 59 College Athlete of the Week. Last Thursday against Louisville, Noonan tallied two goals in a 4-0 shutout by the Hoosiers. It was his second career double-goal game, the first coming last season against Northwestern.

Defense shutting down opposition

By Ira Klapper · Wednesday, Sept. 26,2001 12:08 a.m.

There is a simple adage in sports: If the other team can't score, they can't beat you. This philosophy has been the foundation for the women's soccer team early this season. After allowing only one goal during a tie at Northwestern and a victory at No. 23 Wisconsin last weekend, the Hoosiers find themselves off to a 4-1-1 start (1-0-1 Big Ten), ranked sixth in the Great Lakes Region by Soccer Buzz and are third in the Big Ten Conference. This season, the team has already equalled their point total in conference play from last year in two games.

Hoosiers seek year's first victory

By Colin Nowling · Wednesday, Sept. 26,2001 12:06 a.m.

After two losses in Ann Arbor, Mich., last weekend, the field hockey team is still searching for that elusive first win of the season. Although the Hoosiers were defeated 4-1 by Massachusetts and 10-1 by Michigan, the team said it believes it learned a lot from the games and hopes to get a victory soon. The Hoosiers' next chance is today at 4 p.m. in Mellencamp Pavilion against in-state rival Ball State.

Freshmen adapt to college

By Tyler Hoeppner · Wednesday, Sept. 26,2001 12:05 a.m.

In August, thousands of freshmen moved to Bloomington to start their college careers. Many were filled with anxiety about the upcoming year and began to adjust to college life, particularly those playing sports. "You like to see everyone have a smooth transition into college, but it doesn't always happen," said women's cross country coach Judy Bogenschutz.

Room 207 rocks with student athlete members

By Pat Crowell · Wednesday, Sept. 26,2001 12:04 a.m.

Before the football game against Utah, there was a tent set up for students on the south side of Memorial Stadium near 17th Street. Inside, the tent featured free pizza; outside, a band. The band -- Room 207 -- got the gig through the University and features two members of the men's cross country team. Junior Chris Powers, the drummer, and sophomore Jeff Zeha, the bass player, both find time in their busy schedules to play while running for the 16th-ranked cross country team and attending classes.

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