Bears Coach Lovie Smith Named AP NFL Coach of the Year
Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith laughs with players to start practice in Lake Forest Illinois as he is named The Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year on Saturday confirming his top coaching honor.
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Smith edges Dungy for NFL Coach of Year
Lovie Smith earned the NFL Coach of the Year after guiding Chicago to a strong 2005 season, edging mentor Tony Dungy of Indianapolis. The award highlights Smith's resurrection of a proud franchise.
Younger Vick to turn pro after leaving Hokies
Marcus Vick announced he will enter the NFL draft one day after being kicked off the Virginia Tech football team for on and off field transgressions. He thanked coach Frank Beamer and expressed readiness for the professional challenge.
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Hawks topple No.6 Illinois in 63-48 win at Carver
Hawkeyes unleash stingy defense to hand Illinois its first loss of the season. Iowa fans surge onto the court as Jeff Horner and teammates celebrate a decisive 63-48 victory before a sellout crowd of 15,500. Brown struggles amid Iowa’s lockdown guarding. Next up, Iowa visits Penn State.
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Iowa courtside glow signals home crowd comeback
In a Carver-Hawkeye Arena atmosphere shift, Iowa routed Illinois 63 48 as yellow shirted fans surged postgame. Guard Jeff Horner praised the energy while Illinois visitors wore orange, marking a contrasting scene from 2005. Iowa faces a crucial stretch after a six game Big Ten skid.
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Hawkeyes Fight but Cowboys Win Dual at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Iowa loses 18-14 to Oklahoma State in a tight wrestling dual as Ty Eustice beats Zach Esposito 4-2 for Iowa and Joe Johnston dominates Kevin Ward 25-11. Defending NCAA champ Johny Hendricks seals the win with a 10-4 decision over Eric Luedke.
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