UNI focused on offense as spring drills begin
Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley aims to strengthen the offense as nine starters return including quarterback Tom Petrie and running backs Terrance Freeney and Richard Carter. Petrie’s experience and Freeney’s early honors anchor the unit while the defense must replace six starters and special teams look solid with Wingert and Henke returning.
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UNI spring practice begins with tacit schedule for 2004
UNI starts spring drills today and runs until April 24 with a 1 p.m. spring game in the UNI-Dome. Returning starters include FB Reggie Brown TE Brian Outright TE Terrance Freeney QB Tom Petrie G Tyler Rawlins C John Schabilion T Luke Stigler TE Andy Thorn DE Ryan Arnold CB Dre Dokes T Justin Heins SS Tyler Johnson T Kevin Stensrud. Special teams feature K Brian Wingert P Cory Henke and the staff emphasizes the unit for a tough 2004 schedule. Scrimmages set for April 10 and 17 ahead of the game.
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Zimmer Faces Yankees in Tokyo With Mixed Emotions
Don Zimmer, new Devil Rays adviser and former Yankees bench coach, prepares for Tampa Bay's season opener against New York in Japan. He recalls his 1960s Tokyo playing days, notes changes in Japanese baseball, and praises Hideki Matsui as he eyes a stronger season.
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Lugo caps rally with two run homer in top of ninth
Julio Lugo hit a two run homer with two outs in the top of the ninth as the Devil Rays tied the Hanshin Tigers 7 7 in Japan. Rocco Baldelli homered twice for Tampa Bay and Lugo went 3 for 5 off Yuya Ando in the opener of a four game series.
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Union may OK testing for event
The baseball players union weighs approving drug testing aligned with Olympic rules for a World Cup slated before the 2005 season. Gene Orza and Rob Manfred discussed the issue while Aldo Notari of IBAF conditions endorsement on testing standards. Bud Selig urged a swift agreement as MLB and the union seek eight to sixteen nations for the World Cup in North America next March.
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Busch Dominates Bristol Finish After Late Cautions
Kurt Busch wins at Bristol in a Ford after late race cautions erase Wallace’s bid. Wallace critical of last cautions as WimmerJarrett incident triggers 11 minute red flag. Kenseth battles to fifth as McMurray ruffles rivals and Earnhardt Jr. slips to 11th.
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Zanardi Returns to racing finishes ninth in Monza
Alex Zanardi, back in full competition after a crash left him disabled, finished ninth in the first FIA European Touring Car Championship event in Monza. He started from the fourth row and blamed clutch problems for the slow showing, noting a second race delay from a collision.
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