Urlacher named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher, the ninth pick from New Mexico, won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year with 27 1/2 votes from a 50-member panel. He led his team with 125 tackles 99 solo and eight sacks after moving to middle linebacker amid an inconsistent start.
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Doak and Berlin Lead All America Honors and Bowl Schedules
Northern Iowa defensive back Ryan Doak earned first team all American honors with Eddie Berlin on the second team. Ryan Helming and Brad Harrs received honorable mention. Dean Oliver led Rainbow Classic al tournament selections as Iowa beat Saint Louis 68 56. Tennessee's Tony Harris was MVP in Hawaii's win over Dean Oliver All Tournament team. College bowls listed with matchups and broadcast info.
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Rugby draws diverse players into Iowa women’s club
Ames High School alumna Paige Knutsen leads the University of Iowa Women’s Rugby Club amid a culture of camaraderie and aggression. Freshman Kelly Goodwin praises the sport’s unique teamwork and social scenes, noting rugby’s rituals and late-night socials after matches.
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Ravens stun Broncos in playoff rout at Baltimore
Baltimore shut down Denver 21 to 3 as Shannon Sharpe scored for the Ravens and their defense limited the Broncos to 177 yards. Tony Siragusa and Ray Lewis led a dominant unit with five sacks and four shutouts, sending Baltimore to Nashville for a Titans showdown. Broncos suffer first postseason loss since 1996 amid windy, tough conditions.
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Wisconsin Wins Close Big Ten Contest Over Iowa
Lindsey Meder scored 33 points with 26 in the second half guiding Wisconsin to a 94-91 win over Iowa at the Kohl Center. Jessie Stomski had 22 points and 10 rebounds for Wisconsin while Leah Magner added 14 points. Iowa’s Freshman 2 added 20 and Nina Smith totaled 18 points and eight rebounds.
Rose Bowl Preview: Huskies Ride Fourth Quarter Magic
Washington, ranked No. 4, meets No. 14 Purdue in the 87th Rose Bowl after turning around late-game struggles. Coach Neuheisel cites improved fourth quarter scoring 144-68 this season, while Purdue’s Joe Tiller notes the Huskies’ late surge as a key factor.
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