Johnson out for Rose Bowl with torn knee ligament
Iowa captain Jim Johnson will miss the Rose Bowl after tearing a medial collateral ligament in practice. Jeff Nelson and Ron Geater step in at defensive tackle as the Hawkeyes prepare to face Washington with most players healthy and ready.
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Gill's background a plus for Hawks
Ted Gill, 42, joined Iowa's coaching staff and uses stories to motivate his defensive linemen. He emphasizes old values, friendship, hard work, playing with pain, and overcoming injuries, as he speaks to the Hawkeyes in Newport Beach.
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Raiders win AFC West as NFL playoff race tightens
The Raiders clinched their first division title in five years by edging the Chargers 17-12 with Jay Schroeder’s 17 yard TD pass to Steve Smith. Cincinnati clinched the AFC Central with a 21-14 win over Cleveland as Houston routed Pittsburgh 34-14 to seize the final AFC wild card. Seattle, Miami, Dallas and the Saints also factor into looming postseason scenarios.
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Harmon mum on Rose Bowl failure
Hawkeye great Ronnie Harmon avoids questions after a 17 12 loss with the Los Angeles Chargers in the Coliseum. He faces memories of a dropped pass and four fumbles in past bowls while Iowa prepares for the 1986 Rose Bowl rematch against Washington in Pasadena.
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Iowa Cruises Past Chaminade In Hawaii Exhibition
No. 23 Iowa dominated Chaminade 104-64 at the Hilo Civic Center as Acie Earl scored 20 and five players reached double figures. Iowa shot 62.7 percent, used a 22-0 second half run, and improved to 11-1 before heading to the Big Ten opener at Ohio State.
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Huskies Blank Iowa 71 61 to Extend Home Win Streak
Washington defeated Iowa 71 61 at Edmundson Pavilion, marking the Huskies 23rd straight home win. Gobrecht praised eye opening play as Iowa, off a 13 day layoff, dropped to 6 2 while Washington rose to 8 1. Tia Jackson returned from knee surgery for Iowa with 10 points in 13 minutes.
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Skiles Sets NBA Single-Game Assist Record with 30
Orlando guard Scott Skiles broke the NBA single-game assist mark with 30 assists in a 155-116 win over Denver. He tied Kevin Porter at 29 with 6:53 left, then set the record on a pass to Jerry Reynolds for a 20-foot jumper. Reynolds connected after Skiles' ninth pass following eight misses.
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