Bush declares for draft eager for new challenges
Heisman winner Reggie Bush will skip his senior USC season to pursue an NFL path. Houston holds the No 1 pick after a 2 14 season, and Bush says he would embrace any team and strive to make his mark. Teammate Leinart and Vince Young are also top draft candidates.
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Blank resigns as Drake athletics director
Drake University in Des Moines says athletics director Dave Blank, 45, has resigned to take a similar post at Elon University in North Carolina. Blank, who has led Drake athletics since 2000, will depart after the Drake Relays April 27 29. Elon is a Division I I A school and Blank cites returning home as a reason.
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Davenport Too Much For Hawks In Big Road defeat
Iowa trailed by six in the second half as Megan Davenport scored 26 points on 14 shots and sank 11 in the final 10 minutes. Ohio State coach Jim Foster praised Davenport while Iowa's Me gan Skouby fouled out after 11 points. Iowa coach Tim Smith noted two halves and a 1,000 point milestone for a Hawk. Iowa heads to Northwestern next.
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Strong second half sparks UNI win over Illinois State
In a Missouri Valley Conference women’s game at the West Gym, Northern Iowa used a decisive second half to beat Illinois State 75-69. Cassie Hager scored 27 on 10 of 12 from the floor and seven free throws, while Tara King added 24. Hager led UNI with nine rebounds, as Amber Shelton led ISU with 19 points and a halftime 36-33 edge.
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Jefferson rallies past Linn-Mar in MVC wrestling clash
Jefferson libero Dick Briggs watched his J-Hawks overcome a nine point deficit, winning six of the final seven matches to beat Linn-Mar 33 24. Key wins came at 215 and heavyweight as A J Smith Jason McCormick Colby Corrigan Jordan Smalley Blaine Beatty and Nick King delivered decisive performances while Linn Mar notes tough losses in close bouts.
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Luther St Louis trio recalls five unforgettable days
The group endured hardship sleeping in a backyard and on a two bus ride as they witnessed devastation in Bay St. Louis. They return to prepare for the NWCA Cliff Keen National Duals in Cedar Falls with plans to wrestle Van Dyke Hansen Lopez and Merrick. They call the experience overwhelming and life changing.
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Horner cements place among Iowa hoops greats
Iowa City Jeff Horner, a 6-foot-3 senior from Mason City, moves into ninth in career steals and nears third in assists and second in 3-pointers. Coach Steve Alford lauds his leadership as Horner eyes NCAA success and major school records while deferring milestones. Brunner trails closely in scoring as a potential all-time clash looms.
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