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Colts short of sellout

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:15 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts are again racing against the clock to sell tickets. The team has until noon Thursday to avoid its fourth local television blackout in five games at the RCA Dome. Team officials said Wednesday that 6,200 tickets remained.

IU Athletic Hall of Fame to induct five former champs

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:14 a.m.

Five former standout athletes from IU will be inducted into the IU Athletic Hall of Fame in a ceremony and dinner on Friday evening, according to Ricki Chastain of the Varsity Club. They will add to the already 119 members of the IU Athletic Hall of Fame.

Freeney doubtful for play Sunday

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:14 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney is likely to miss Sunday's game against Jacksonville and could miss more time because of a left ankle sprain. Freeney was injured during last Sunday's 33-7 victory over Tennessee.

Two substances taken off drug list

By Alyson Brodsy and Stephen Wilson · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:13 a.m.

LONDON -- Romanian gymnast Andreea Raducan paid a heavy price for listening to her doctor and taking a common cold tablet during the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She was stripped of a gold medal.

Recreational sports program ranked No. 1

By Chris Hopper · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:13 a.m.

At IU there are about 38,000 students and roughly 87.5 percent have at one time or another participated in recreational sports. The high participation rate may be one reason Sports Illustrated On Campus listed IU as having the best recreational program in the country. IU was ranked sixth in "Best College Sports Towns." SIOC highlighted IU's prestigious basketball and football programs, but the light shone on the recreational sports program.

Coach inspires team success

By Matt Glenesk · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:12 a.m.

Prior to 1993, the IU women's volleyball team had a dismal tradition. The program, which began in 1975, had never finished higher than fifth in Big Ten conference play and had never received a single vote in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. But 10 years ago, the athletic department took a chance on a coach that had only two years of head coaching experience. Under her guidance, the team has gone from one of the worst in the conference to a post-season team.

Fall tennis season opens against Big Ten opponents

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:12 a.m.

The fall tournament season opens today for the IU women's tennis team as the squad travels to Kalamazoo, Mich., for the Bronco Invitational. In their opening match of the season, the Hoosiers look to take their first step toward returning to national championship contention.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:11 a.m.

IRVING, Texas -- Billy Cundiff might have considered scanning the want ads last week, yet now he can open the NFL record book and find his name after making seven field goals.

Freshmen stepping up for Hoosiers

By John Rodgers · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:08 a.m.

It was 2nd and 16 from the Hoosier 20 yard line as Indiana State freshman quarterback Jake Schiff stood at the line looking for a hole in IU's defense to cut into the Hoosier's 16-3 lead. Freshman safety Will Meyers crept closer to the line of scrimmage as Schiff got ready to take the snap. As Schiff dropped back, Meyers blitzed through a wide-open hole in the left side of the ISU line. Schiff never saw Meyers coming as the Chesterfield, Mo., native blind-sided Schiff, forcing a fumble.

Search for Yeagley successor opens

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:07 a.m.

FIFA's World Cup is played every four years. Eight World Cups have been played during Jerry Yeagley's tenure as coach of the IU men's soccer team. After this season, the Hoosiers will play soccer without the legendary coach in control. As difficult of a job it will be to replace Yeagley and his five NCAA championships, 12 Big Ten tournament championships and 31 years of coaching excellence at IU, who better to fill the shoes of the teacher other than the student he respects the most.

IU returns to site of Yeagley's first victory

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:07 a.m.

Coach Jerry Yeagley returns to the site of his first career coaching victory tonight when the men's soccer team (2-2-2) battles Notre Dame at 7 p.m. in South Bend, Ind., at Alumni Field. Yeagley said he is aware of the challenge the Fighting Irish (2-1-2) present and added IU can't make any blunders against its in-state adversary. "Goals don't come easy against them," Yeagley said. "We're going to have to play close to the vest. It's going to be a chess match. They're good at forcing mistakes. We have to avoid mistakes against them. We can't make mistakes."

Bashore ready to break scoring record

By Andrew Rosen · Wednesday, Sept. 17,2003 2:24 a.m.

Last year the IU field hockey team scored 22 goals in a total of 19 games. The leading scorer for the Hoosiers last year was senior Erica Nilsson who scored five goals. In just four games this year the Hoosiers totaled 14 goals, averaging three and a half per game.

After first win, IU awaits Wildcats

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 17,2003 2:22 a.m.

When freshman running back Ben Jarvus Green-Ellis scooted around left end for his second touchdown against Indiana State and his first 100-yard rushing day, sophomore left tackle Isaac Sowells and the rest of the offensive line could take pride in Green-Ellis' success. It had been five games since the Hoosiers had a running back eclipse the century mark.

Recruitment class grabs Indianapolis standout

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Wednesday, Sept. 17,2003 2:22 a.m.

The IU men's basketball team has solidified next year's recruiting class as one of the top in the country with the addition of Indianapolis North Central's A.J. Ratliff. The 6-foot-1 point guard verbally committed to Coach Mike Davis and the Hoosiers Sunday. "I went with what I decided to do," Ratliff said. "I talked to Coach Davis about my position with the team. I hope to be the leader of the group as the point guard. I've watched their games on TV and seen the crazy fans and hung out with some of the players."

Freshmen ready to lead the way

By Cory Steger · Wednesday, Sept. 17,2003 2:21 a.m.

A few days before the soccer signing period, coach Mick Lyon said he was excited about this year's freshman class. The team had improved its record from 2001 and had a lot of players coming into the system. At the time, Lyon said it would be a great year for IU women's soccer. While the Hoosiers didn't find the instant success early this season, the past two games have helped give the team something to be excited about.

Peterson pushes to new heights

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:47 a.m.

Running nearly 50 miles per week while taking summer classes is not normal for the average college student. But while most of the IU campus was home during the summer recess, junior Mindy Peterson stayed in Bloomington to focus on her upcoming cross country season doing just that. Peterson was an Academic All-Big Ten selection and IU's top finisher in every race during the 2002 season except for the Big Ten Championship. She ran a 6 kilometer personal record at the 2002 NCAA Championships with a 20:55 and was training this summer to prepare for the 2003 season. "All of the experience from last year is going to be very valuable for me this year as I race in Big Tens, Regionals and then NCAA's," Peterson said. "I think that the experience of nationals will be very beneficial to all of our runners." Peterson's workout partner for most of the summer was fellow teammate and senior Audrey Giesler. Not only did Peterson and Giesler train this past summer, but they have been training together since Peterson's freshman year.

Redshirting helps Redman improve

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:29 a.m.

For student-athletes, the transition from high school to college can sometimes be a difficult one. The level of competition is higher, the training is different and the atmosphere more intense. Red-shirting is often a useful way for a young athlete to gain some experience before having to actually compete.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:34 a.m.

The Hoosiers earned their second win of the season against in-state rival Butler with the help of an explosive offensive performance. The offense broke out of its slump, scoring three goals, while the defense held the Bulldogs' powerful offense scoreless.

Cubs's offense goes cold as Reds win 1-0 in ninth

By Alyson Brodsy and Nancy Armour · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:31 a.m.

CHICAGO -- The Cincinnati Reds tried for eight innings to shake Carlos Zambrano out of his groove, with little success. Then Zambrano had to wait out a 13-minute delay when an umpire became ill before the ninth inning, and the Reds got the opening they needed. Ray Olmedo drew a leadoff walk, and Russell Branyan drove him home with a two-out single as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Sunday.

Lewis sets rushing record

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:30 a.m.

Ravens 33, Browns 13 BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Ravens gave Jamal Lewis the football, as promised, and he delivered on a pledge in setting a single-game NFL record with 295 yards rushing.

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