Hobbs eyes wins as Iowa State defense leads 2004
Iowa State linebacker Ellis Hobbs emphasizes results over numbers saying the team will pursue more wins after a 2-10 season. He leads a young defensive backfield, earned a captaincy, and aims to set the tone in leadership and on-field play.
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Iowa receivers face uncertain spring as freshmen push for roles
Iowa's spring drills show inconsistent receiver play with 40 punt returns for 495 yards and a mix of veterans and red-shirts competing. Coach Kirk Ferentz expects competition to yield a standout in fall though early practice hints at a young, unsettled group.
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Iowa receivers eye depth chart in spring notes
Iowa football insiders assess wideouts led by Ed Hinkel and Warren Holloway with Calvin Davis’s potential return and Champ Davis challenging for tight end depth. The group faces runtime questions as Hinkel stands as top target while a new quarterback era looms.
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Hawkeyes land Colorado prep Kris ti Smith
Kris ti Smith, a 5-6 senior point guard from Horizon High School in Thornton Colorado, orally committed to Iowa. She averaged 18.1 points and 4.2 assists as a junior and cited fitting with Iowa’s triangle offense and coaches during an unofficial visit. Smith joins three other 2004-05 Iowa commits and plans to sign in November.
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Prep sports participation climbs to record numbers
INDIANAPOLIS AP Football remains the top sport but bowling shows the fastest growth in high school offerings. The NFHS says 53.3 percent of students participated in sports, a record high, with bowling expanding to 1,477 boys’ teams and 1,467 girls’ teams in 2003 04.
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Ex Colorado aide indicted in ongoing football probe
A Colorado grand jury indicted former recruiting aide Nathan Maxcey after three months of testimony. The case centers on alleged use of prostitutes to entice recruits, with no charges against other CU officials. Immunity was granted to three witnesses, including a former call girl.
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