Backes eyeing NCAA title with Sanderson as mentor star
Iowa State sophomore Kurt Backes aims for national gold at the NCAA Championships, citing Cael Sanderson and Blair Academy lineage as key factors. Backes, 25-3, earned his first Big 12 title by pinning Travis Pascoe, overcoming losses to Paul Bradley and Pascoe. He credits Sanderson's full-time coaching and Blair’s competitive atmosphere for his improved focus and work ethic. Officials hope Savvis Center will host another record crowd, aiming to extend the venue’s use beyond 2000 and 2007.
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Iowa
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Bobby Douglas
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University of Missouri
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Kiel Center
Illinois
Mark Johnson
Iowa State
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Pace signs big seven year deal with Rams
Orlando Pace agreed to a seven year 52.9 million contract to stay with the St. Louis Rams. The six time Pro Bowl offensive tackle joins other top tackles in signing large contracts this offseason. Rams president Jay Zygmunt called him the premier left tackle. Edgerrin James also signed a one year 8 million plus franchise offer with the Colts, eyeing a longer deal or trade.
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Seattle
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New York Giants
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Oakland
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Colts
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Vanderbilt Stirs Hoosiers to NIT Win
Corey Smith scored 25 points as Vanderbilt beat Indiana 67-60 in the NIT first round. Shan Foster added 11 as Vanderbilt never trailed and shot 50 percent. Bracey Wright led Indiana with 17 points and four rebounds in front of a record-low Assembly Hall crowd of 5,113.
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Assembly Hall
Par 3 Course and Range Opens Friday March 18 2005
The par 3 facility announces a March 18 2005 opening with a new fee schedule. Youth under 18 pay 75 100 or 150 for various time frames while adults 300 300 500 with 8am to 3pm or unlimited options. Senior 62 and over 200 200 350, college 175 175 300, couple 400, and assorted golf and miniature golf packages.
Wrestling crown up for grabs as top teams meet
Oklahoma State seeks a third straight national title with seven champions at the NCAA. Iowa, Illinois, Iowa State, Nebraska and Lehigh also bring strong lineups led by multiple all-Americans and NCAA champions in a bid to challenge for the crown. Iowa State and Illinois are noted as long shots but capable of contending with top teams.
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Pete Friedl
Kyle Ott
Mark Jayne
Brian Glynn
Iowa State
Nate Gallick
Travis Paulson
Kurt Backes
Scott Coleman
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Nebraska
B.J. Padden
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Travis Shufelt
Jacob Klein
Manning
Lehigh
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