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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2002
Page
19
A Nissan Lola team car exceeded the pit road speed limit during Thursday Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona qualifying at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach Florida. The incident occurred as teams prepared for the endurance race with officials reviewing the breach.
Indianapolis racer Donnie Beechler will drive the No. 14 Harrah’s entry for the 2002 Indy Racing League season, announced by A J Foyt. The Cedar Rapids based driver spoke of his excitement to work with Foyt and the team.
William Tank Black, a Gainesville based sports agent, was convicted by a federal jury of fraud conspiracy and obstruction of justice in a scheme that stole up to 14 million dollars from football players he represented and defrauded the government.
Pro golf action at Pebble Beach headlines a 2 p.m. National Pro Am event in the United States. Players from the tour compete in a setting famed for coastlines and celebrity participation.
National Weather Service forecasters warn of a strong storm moving through northern Utah at the opening of the Winter Games as Mitt Romney cautions on forecasts. Michaela Dorfmeister wins final World Cup giant slalom in Are, Sweden, with Anja Paerson second. The Olympic torch travels through Colorado to Manitou Springs, Buena Vista, Leadville and ends in Vail.
A travelogue style note from New Orleans describes cemetery tours, high crime wards, and a host of odd sights including Rev. Zombie's Voodoo Shop with blessed chicken feet, a scalper offering Super Bowl tickets, Bourbon Street crowds, jail themed jump suits, and a dancing broom man in the French Quarter.
Mike Martz Kurt Warner and Ken Zampese describe the Rams as in a “special place in time” after a record setting offense led by Warner Faulk, Bruce Holt and Hakim. The Rams, first in the NFC defense and poised 14 point favorite vs New England in the Superdome, aim to keep momentum.
Rams face Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVI with kickoff Sunday at 5 p.m. local time after 2 p.m. pregame shows. KCRG radio will carry coverage and gazetteonline.com offers game info and past results. Rams players like Adam Timmerman project confidence despite pressure.
Iowa coach Steve Alford and players Reggie Evans and Luke Becker say their NBA chances hinge on finishing strong. Becker leads the Big Ten with 17.8 points per game after recovery from a cracked kneecap, and both players acknowledge team success boosts individual visibility for an NBA future.
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