Courtside with Bobbi Olson on Iowa basketball in 1974
The interview with Bobbi Olson, wife of coach Lute Olson, covers how Lute was invited to Iowa in 1974, his Long Beach State troubles, family decisions on job talks, dorm life for players, training table use, and the supportive role of Iowa staff and cheerleaders.
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Hillcrest
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Quadrangle
Big Ten
Iowa Hawkeyes eye NCAA bid with late-season push
Iowa digested Big Ten contenders as Purdue Illinois Indiana Michigan and Minnesota vie for 7-6 marks. Olson plans to start the usual lineup plus Waite and Krafcisin against Purdue while Gannon battles a shoulder issue. NCAA and NIT berths remain possible with remaining conference games and March tournament sites listed.
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Steve-adores — Waite
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Cyclones Host Oklahoma State In Big Eight Clash
Iowa State aims to extend its win streak over faltering Oklahoma State in Hilton Coliseum as the Cyclones seek improvement behind the return of Ron Falenschek and possible starting change. OSU has dropped four straight, with coach Hansen lamenting inconsistency and tight defense.
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Nebraska
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Iowa ISU wrestling dual faces lineup uncertainties
Iowa and Iowa State meet in a tense season finale clouded by unsettled lineups injuries and flu. Key notes include Dave Osenbaugh and John Forshee's recent form, Mark Trizzino stepping in for Randy Lewis, and Zalesky Mueller decisions ahead of a 7:30 p.m. IPBN-TV telecast.
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Lou Banach
Brian Neal
Randy Lewis
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King Mueller
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Ipbn-Tv
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Nichols
Adley Parker
Tim Riley
John Thorn
Mark Trizzino
Lewis
Hawkeye
Jim Gibbons
Trizzino
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Dan Gable
Madison
Wis
Forshee
Pete Bush
Gable
Mueller
Walker blocked from summer insurance venture
University of Georgia Coach Vince Dooley announced that NCAA rules prohibit Herschel Walker from taking a summer job with an insurance agency proposed by Georgia alumni. The NCAA letter says student athletes cannot be employed on commission if pay relies on publicity or fame, which would jeopardize Walker's remaining eligibility.
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Herschel Walker
University of Georgia
NCAA
Vince Dooley
Georgia
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Dooley
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Bill Hunt
Cornell College names MOUNT VERNON tennis coach Evans
Ramshire tennis coach Mike Evans has been named men’s tennis coach at Cornell College. The Cedar Rapids native, 29, is ranked 16th among Iowa amateurs, was a Northeast Missouri State conference champion, and twice qualified for the NCAA tournament after a career as a Westfield Racquet Club pro. He recently worked at Vincent Brass and Aluminum in Cedar Rapids.
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Mike Evans
Cornell College
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Westfield
Vincent Brass and Aluminum
Iowa State Ranked Second in Big Eight Wrestling Meet Poll
Oklahoma named favorite in coaches poll with three first place votes, Iowa State second after consecutive titles. Oklahoma State third, Missouri and Nebraska follow. Colorado Kansas and Kansas State do not field teams. Conference meet set for Feb 28 and Mar 1 in Stillwater.
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Nets may hire UCLA coach Larry Brown in bid for NBA job
New Jersey Nets owner Joseph Taub said he is interested in hiring Larry Brown but has not offered a contract. Taub narrowed candidates and hinted Brown tops the list, with an announcement hoped for in early April. Brown said he remains committed to UCLA and its players despite Nets interest.
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N.J
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Joseph Taub
UCLA
Larry Brown
National Basketball Association
Taub
Brown
Larry
Puerto Rico
Nets
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Eddie Hannon
Matt Clark
Clark
Ron Harris
Crazy Horse
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Hot Springs
Ark
Jerry Calvin
Walker Business Venture
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Rabbit
Council St. NE
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