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Don't rush to judgement

By Matt Glenesk · Wednesday, Jan. 14,2004 12:03 a.m.

It's a good thing Peyton Manning can't win the big game, Donovan McNabb is overrated as a quarterback and the Rams are unbeatable at home, because this weekend's conference championship slate of Kansas City-New England and Green Bay-St. Louis looks pretty good. In college, Peyton Manning couldn't pull off a win during the big game. His alma mater, Tennessee, won the national championship the year after he graduated. The same was said about the Colts' quarterback after putting up stellar numbers year after year as that first playoff win still eluded him. After last year's 41-0 drubbing by the New York Jets in the first round of the playoffs, the grumbles in Indianapolis began again, and questions arose about whether Manning had the necessary tools to make the jump to elite status. So what's the best way to silence the critics?

Brand wants integrity reasserted

By Alex Hickey · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 1:18 a.m.

Against a backdrop of college bowl games sponsored by everything from cell phones to auto parts stores, NCAA President Myles Brand sent out a warning that the collegiate model of athletics as we know it will continue to see itself challenged by commercialism. Brand told delegates at the 98th annual NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, he wanted to reassert the integrity and value of college sports. He warned that Division I schools, as well as those in Divisions II and III, are vulnerable to being too much like pro franchises by allowing athletics to become separate from the rest of the university. "Intercollegiate athletics is not a freestanding, wholly autonomous enterprise. We have seen the type of drift to the professional model that will diminish, and in the long run will eliminate the value of the program to its university," Brand said. Though Brand believes that professional sports has an important role in soceity, he warned that "college sports must not be allowed to be drawn to the professional model like a moth drawn to a flame."

Turning pro early

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 1:05 a.m.

Junior forward Ned Grabavoy will forgo his senior season of eligibility at IU and enter the 2004 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 16 in Charlotte, N.C. The All-American has signed a contract with the MLS and is one of eight players signed as part of Major League Soccer's Nike Project-40 class that was recently unveiled by the league. In 2003, Grabavoy carried the Hoosiers to their sixth national championship, leading the team with 33 points on 11 goals and 11 assists in 21 games. As co-captain, Grabavoy was one of 15 finalists for the Missouri Athletic Club Herman Trophy handed out to the nation's top player.

Angels finalize contract with Guerrero

By Alyson Brodsy and Ken Peters · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:26 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Outfielder Vladimir Guerrero passed his physical Monday and finalized his $70 million, five-year contract with the Anaheim Angels.

Grimm, Smith finalists for vacancy

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Gano · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:25 a.m.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Russ Grimm described himself Monday as a "blue collar guy, meat and potatoes" who would welcome the chance to coach the Chicago Bears.

Clemens signs with Astros

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael A. Lutz · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:25 a.m.

HOUSTON -- Roger Clemens is pushing back his retirement, agreeing Monday to a $5 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros.

Cubs, rooftop owners reach agreement

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:24 a.m.

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs and most owners of rooftop bleachers that overlook Wrigley Field have reached an agreement that would require the owners to pay the team millions of dollars a year, officials said.

Dungy: Colts must tackle better

By Alyson Brodsy and Steve Herman · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:23 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- As well as the Indianapolis Colts have looked on offense through the first two rounds of playoffs, there's still a big concern about their inconsistent defense heading into the AFC championship game at New England.

Around The NFL Playoffs

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 12,2004 1:04 a.m.

Panthers take 2 OT's for win over Rams ST. LOUIS -- Nothing comes easy for the Carolina Panthers -- not even their biggest victory. After blowing an 11-point lead in the final 2:39, the Panthers beat the St. Louis Rams 29-23 in double overtime Saturday on Steve Smith's 69-yard touchdown reception. In one of the wildest, most thrilling finishes in NFL history, Carolina advanced to the NFC championship game against Philadelphia.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 12,2004 1 a.m.

Hoosiers face top competition on road The Hoosier Hockey squad returned from winter break after a tough road trip against Division I foe Arizona. IU dropped its first meeting against the Wildcats 4-2 and tied the second 1-1. In the first game, IU was down 3-2 in the waning seconds when Arizona scored an empty-netter, putting the Hoosiers in a hole with not enough time to catch up.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 12,2004 12:54 a.m.

Soccer keeps netting awards The awards keep on piling up for the Hoosiers. Three weeks after winning their sixth national championship, four IU soccer players were honored by the College Soccer News for their efforts during the 2003 season. Seasoned veteran junior Ned Grabavoy was named to the publication's All-American second team, and freshman teammates Jed Zayner, Julian Dieterle and Jacob Peterson were all named to the CSN All-Freshman first, second and third teams respectively.

Hoosiers open Big Ten season at 1-2

By Dan Patrick · Monday, Jan. 12,2004 12:53 a.m.

IU lost a hard-fought game against Michigan 65-59 Saturday, falling to 8-6 overall and 1-2 in conference action. The Hoosiers could not keep the momentum from their 60-39 rout of Wisconsin just two days before the Michigan contest.

Leach's return equals defensive improvement; Wilmont provides offensive spark off the bench

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Jan. 12,2004 12:52 a.m.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The Hoosiers have senior George Leach back. The senior center made his return to the basketball court after injuring his knee in the Nov. 29 game against Xavier. Leach has spent the past month sitting out and rehabbing his knee in hopes of being able to play again this season. The return was needed, as he helped lead the Hoosiers to a 59-57 win over Michigan in Crisler Arena.

Bloomington fans cheer, celebrate Colts' win

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Jan. 12,2004 12:52 a.m.

Not since 1996 have Indianapolis Colts fans had this much to cheer about in January. A crowd of boisterous Colts fans looked for the team's biggest win since it was led by "Captain Comeback" Jim Harbaugh to the 1996 AFC Championship game. Colts fans made a lively appearance at Yogi's Bar & Grill Sunday and cheered the Colts to a 38-31 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Junior Kyle Hollon, a fan since he "could watch TV," was one of those on hand to witness the event and revel in the long road the Colts have traveled since the days of players like Jeff George and Don Majikowski.

Manning Up

By Alyson Brodsy and Barry Wilner · Monday, Jan. 12,2004 12:52 a.m.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Peyton Manning is headed to his first championship game with visions of wide-open receivers and undefended real estate in his head. Making Kansas City's defense look like a sieve, Manning led the Indianapolis Colts past the Chiefs 38-31 Sunday for a spot in the AFC title game next weekend. The NFL co-MVP knows he can expect a much bigger challenge from the New England Patriots than the Chiefs presented.

IU rebounds to road win

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, Jan. 12,2004 12:50 a.m.

ANN ARBOR, Mich.-- IU sophomore guard Marshall Strickland said it's anybody's ballgame when you're talking about Big Ten basketball. While history shows that it's difficult to play on the road in the Big Ten, Sunday's game in Ann Arbor was clearly one for the Hoosiers. After a 34-point loss on the road to Wisconsin, IU bounced back from the loss and defeated the Michigan Wolverines, 59-57. IU made 42.9 percent of its field goals and made five of its six free throw attemps. "Anytime you get a road win in the Big Ten, it's like getting two wins," IU coach Mike Davis said.

Hoosiers drop 3 of 5 over break

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Heoppner · Monday, Jan. 12,2004 12:09 a.m.

IU coach Mike Davis has said all along that he wanted his team to be 7-4 as the Hoosiers headed into conference play. The Hoosiers entered the semester break at 4-3, and with three of four at home, seemed on their way to that goal. But IU couldn't get it done, and Tuesday's loss to Wisconsin in their Big Ten opener dropped the Hoosiers to 6-6 on the season.

Gibbs to coach in D.C. again

By Alyson Brodsy and Joseph White · Friday, Jan. 9,2004 1:47 a.m.

ASHBURN, Va. -- After a decade of high-profile Washington Redskins failures, only one name could restore credibility in an instant: Joe Gibbs. And they got him. The Hall of Fame coach is coming back after an 11-year absence, a stunning development and a much-needed lift for a franchise that has been to the playoffs only once since he left after the 1992 season.

Coughlin to lead Giants

By Alyson Brodsy and Tom Canavan · Friday, Jan. 9,2004 1:46 a.m.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Eleven years after they first courted him, the New York Giants finally introduced Tom Coughlin as their coach. "It really struck me from an emotional standpoint how very deep my emotions go toward this position and this particular franchise," Coughlin said at a news conference Wednesday, a day after signing a four-year, $12 million contract.

Green named Arizona coach

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 9,2004 1:45 a.m.

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Dennis Green is hoping his no-nonsense approach to coaching turns around the Arizona Cardinals' history of almost no success. The former Minnesota Vikings coach agreed to a four-year contract Wednesday night after an extended bargaining session via faxes and telephone calls between San Diego and team headquarters in Tempe.

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