Walden on Rypien's rise to Super Bowl glory
Former Washington State coach Jim Walden reflects on Mark Rypien being a late NFL draft pick, his deep passing success with the Redskins, and the skepticism he faced from scouts. Walden notes Rypien’s potential, the Redskins’ fit in Joe Gibbs’ system, and Rypien’s readiness for the Super Bowl with Washington as a favorite.
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Detroit
Chris Spielman
Terry Bradshaw
Joe Gibbs
Mark
Washington
Casserly
Timm Rosenbach
Jack Thompson
Rip
Lusk may face surgery after season ends
Iowa guard Paul Lusk revealed plans for minor surgery to remove a dime sized calcium deposit near his right calf after the season. The Hawkeyes sophomore has played through the lump since breaking his leg 14 months ago and says it bothers him and could be removed without impacting recovery.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Paul Lusk
Lusk
Drake
Des Moines
Val Barnes
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Oklahoma State Grabs Upset Win Over Oklahoma
Darwyn Alexander tied his career high with 24 points and hit two free throws with five seconds left to lift No. 3 Oklahoma State past No. 17 Oklahoma 92-89. OSU improves to 17-0, matching its best start, and moves to 3-0 in the Big 8 for the first time since 1980-81.
Cowboys Hold Off Oklahoma In Tight Big 8 Clash
Oklahoma State built a 14 point second half lead but Oklahoma rallied to within 1 with 32 seconds left. Brent Price missed a late 3 as Oklahoma State held on two key free throws by Alexander. Price led Oklahoma with 26 points while Williams and Houston added 21 and 17 respectively.
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Terry Evans
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Brent Price
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Corey Williams
Byron Houston
Jeff Webster
Billy Tubbs
Houston
ISU Faces Drake in Final Veterans Auditorium Visit
Iowa State and Drake meet in Des Moines as ISU aims to extend a five game win streak in the series dating to 1908. Drake, in final season at Veterans Auditorium, expects a tough non conference test despite Drake’s 4-9 record.
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Jim Hallihan
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Oklahoma State
Rudy Washington
Cowboys
Washington
McEnroe's Australian Open IV Fluids Spark Debate
John McEnroe faced criticism for using an intravenous fluid drip after a five hour five set win in extremely hot conditions at the Australian Open. Australian officials questioned the practice though McEnroe and his team said it aided recovery and did not indicate medical emergency.
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Melbourne
Hanna
Jimmy Connors
U.S
Gary Wadler
New York
Wadler
Peter Brukner
Australian College of Sports Medicine
Australia
Michael Chang
Ivan Lendl
Illinois Henson and Collins cleared to recruit after sanctions
Illinois coach Lou Henson and assistant Jimmy Collins can resume off campus recruiting for 10 days after NCAA sanctions that limited scholarships and barred postseason play. The Illini, 7-7 overall and 1-3 in the Big Ten, hope to identify four to five top juniors for next fall.
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Jimmy Collins
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