Knight’s focus on academics shapes Timmy Harbaugh’s fate
In Terre Haute Timmy Harbaugh, 13, loses basketball after failing grades, as his mother Julia and father Paul defend academic standards set by Bobby Knight. The piece notes Knight’s past actions, signaling fatigue in his long coaching career while urging scholastic success. Timmy’s benching mirrors Knight’s disciplinary style and invites readers to reflect on balance between sports and schooling.
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ISU to Face Oklahoma on Road in Big 8 Battle
Iowa State seeks a rebound win at Lloyd Noble Arena after two straight losses as it meets fourth-ranked Oklahoma. Barry Stevens must rediscover his shooting touch after a 5-for-20 display against Missouri, while Sooner center Wayman Tisdale looms as a key post threat. Oklahoma rides a 21-game Big 8 win streak and hosts Iowa State amid a tough week that includes a top 20 Kansas visit.
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Prairie ends Linn-Mar ECIC streak with 77 55 win
Prairie dominates Linn-Mar 77 to 55 at Prairie to snap the Lions 40 game ECIC winning run. Wes Bruns scores 32, Andrian Choplick adds 22 and 12 rebounds as Linn-Mar loses top scoring form. Linn-Mar can still clinch the conference title with a win Friday at home.
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Iowa Hawks Look Ahead To No. 3 Michigan Clash
Iowa coach George Raveling downplays the looming top ten showdown with Michigan noting no single game should decide the Big Ten title. AP polls and Jeff Sagarin ratings diverge, and Raveling cites media pressure and his preference for direct player communication. Todd Berkenpas and two recruits are mentioned as key players with Marble and Armstrong active in state playoffs.
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