D-II Wrestling Championship At US Cellular Center Impresses Cedar Rapids
Upper Iowa hosted the Division II NCAA wrestling championships at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids with Nebraska Kearney winning the final. Attendees praised the venue and event, and organizers indicated a bid for future championships in 2012 while Cedar Rapids eyes 2010 III return and possible bids for 2012. Attendance reached 5,643 over four sessions, with 1,369 for the finals.
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Fay Peaking for NCAA Run Says UNI Coach Penrith
UNI coach Brad Penrith says Fay is peaking at the right time for NCAA action. Fay notes the new weight division makes him healthier and fresher in March as he aims for an all American finish in St. Louis. He acknowledges past downsides but is confident and ready to wrestle with solid center control and focused attitude.
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Dolphins star Ja son Taylor joins Dancing With the Stars
Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor agrees to compete on Dancing With the Stars season six. He faces jitters and six hour daily practices in Los Angeles with partner Edyta Sliwinska. Taylor says he is learning new muscles and enjoying the challenge despite never dancing before.
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Cyclones eye rebound after tough ISU season
Iowa State finished 14 18 overall and 4 12 in the Big 12 after a season marred by injuries and inconsistency. Wes Johnson and Diante Garrett promise improvement with backcourt additions Lucca Staiger and Wes Eikmeier joining, as coach Greg McDermott reloads for 2006-07.
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Cedar Rapids swimmer Taylor wins NJCAA 100 back national title
Taylor a Lincoln College sophomore and former Cedar Rapids Washington standout won the 100 yard backstroke at the NJCAA National Championship in Ft. Pierce Florida with a time of 52.51 seconds. Zack Stockman of Indian River Community College was second in 52.53 and Taylor learned of his victory only after looking at the heats. Taylor plans official visits to Wisconsin Green Bay and Truman State as he pursues his college career.
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