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Cameron fined $10,000 for remarks

Football coach Cam Cameron was fined $10,000 by the Big Ten office Tuesday for remarks directed at officials after Saturday's loss to North Carolina State. The fine will be taken from IU's share of network TV money. Cameron apologized to both the media and IU fans Tuesday at his weekly news conference.

Young players add depth

The best thing about freshmen is they become sophomores, men's soccer coach Jerry Yeagley said about sophomore forward Michael Bock in August.

Randle El starts year quickly

Exclusive Knight interview

Bob Knight still used the possessives "we" and "our" as he reminisced about his first 25 years as a coach at IU and the factors that contributed to his decision to stay as long as he did.

Indiana hires interim coach Davis

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana headed off a possible player revolt over Bob Knight's dismissal by hiring assistant Mike Davis as interim basketball coach, a source told The Associated Press. Davis was expected to be introduced as the new coach Tuesday at a news conference, said the high-ranking University source, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Fife, Moye to transfer; others may follow

Players on the IU basketball team are unsure of their future after Bob Knight's dismissal Sunday. Junior guard Dane Fife said he will transfer, as did freshman guard A.J. Moye.

Pro-Knight rally scheduled at Nick's English Hut

ESPN Radio in Chicago announced early yesterday that it would hold a pro-Knight rally at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Nick's English Hut, 423 E. Kirkwood Ave.

Assistant coach Mike Davis awaits decision

Athletics director Clarence Doninger said he feels some pressure to name an interim head coach for the men's basketball team. He met with assistant coach Mike Davis last night to discuss the issue.

Volleyball: Team takes to road against Sycamores

The volleyball team's undefeated record will be put to the test today, as it travels to Terre Haute to take on Indiana State.

Knight fired: Brand ends coach's 29-year reign

Community divided in wake of firing

Freshman Nic Alexander has a plaque in his kitchen that reads, "The Lord is my shepherd but Bobby Knight is my coach."

IU loses a legend

Bob Knight and IU basketball met for the first time more than 29 years ago. The date was March 27, 1971. Bill Orwig, athletics director at the time, hired Knight as the new coach. Since then, Knight has guided IU to three national championships, 11 Big Ten titles and everything in between. He is IU basketball. Well, he was.

Soccer team upsets No. 1 Virginia

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- The men's soccer entered halftime against Virginia, Sunday trailing 1-0 and facing its fourth consecutive deficit in a game after a first half. Coach Jerry Yeagley said he wasn't pleased with how his young players performed in the first 45 minutes against the veteran Cavaliers.

National figures respond to Knight removal

Bob Knight's dismissal after 29 years at IU has sent shock waves through the entire country. Here are the thoughts of Murray Sperber, Jay Bilas and Digger Phelps and John Feinstein after hearing the news released in President Myles Brand's Sunday afternoon press conference.

Players pledge support for Knight, program

Junior Kirk Haston sat in the men's locker room Sunday morning letting the news sink in. Then he went to church and prayed. It wasn't the first time Haston has had someone close to him taken away. And to him, coach Bob Knight is a father-figure.

Volleyball remains undefeated in Pittsburgh Invitational

The volleyball team traveled to Pittsburgh this weekend, and returned with three more wins under their belt. They also claimed their second tournament title, winning the Pittsburgh Invititational.

Hoosiers sweep weekend games

The women's soccer team closed out its non-conference schedule undefeated with wins against San Diego State and Utah State at home this weekend. The team goes into the Big Ten season as winners of five consecutive games, allowing one goal during the stretch.

Men's soccer begins weekend with victory

COLLEGE PARK, Md. ' A men's soccer player and a coach joked after IU's 2-1 overtime win Friday against Maryland that when no one else can score a goal, just "dial 1-800-BACK."

Defense is offensive against North Carolina State

Everything was going according to plan. All the hype surrounding the football team before its season opener Saturday against North Carolina State seemed to be true. In two possessions, the Hoosiers' offense had easily posted two touchdowns ' the second of which was a 57-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Antwaan Randle El to senior receiver Jerry Dorsey.

New year, same results for football

During the offseason, the football team talked about how things were going to change in 2000. Coach Cam Cameron and his players talked about winning, not losing close games in the fourth quarter. They talked about how the defense would be one of the most improved groups in college football. They talked about how the Hoosiers would get off to a fast start this season.