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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 2005
Page
24
The Big Ten advances two teams to the Final Four Illinois and Michigan State amid praise from Commissioner Jim Delany who defends the league's strength. Illinois coach Bruce Weber cites recruiting impact and national publicity as positives of the two‑team finish.
Iowa was the only program to meet all four Final Four teams this season. The Hawkeyes beat Louisville 76 71 in Maui, lost to North Carolina 106 92 in the Maui final, and split with Michigan State 1 1. They also dropped two games to Illinois 73 68 OT in Champaign and 75 65 at home, with a Big Ten run in Chicago.
Bruce Pearl introduced as Tennessee basketball coach after guiding Wisconsin Milwaukee to the NCAA round of 16 as a 12 seed. He replaces Buzz Peterson, fired after a 14 17 season, with university officials citing his proven winning record and discipline.
UNI opens spring drills seeking depth and competition after a six win finish last fall. Coach Mark Farley stresses building the best on the field while developing Eric Sanders and a new backup group. Defensively, the secondary and outside linebacker spots need youth and experience. Spring practices run four days weekly with a April 23 game and scrimmages on April 10 and 17.
The 2005 UNI football slate lists games announced for September through November. Dr ake, Minnesota Duluth, Iowa, Western Illinois, Southwest Missouri State, Indiana State, Illinois State, Youngstown State, Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Northern Arizona are on the schedule with dates and kickoff times including several TV or venue details.
Rick Pitino leads Louisville to a dramatic NCAA run returning to the Final Four with a 33-4 record after a comeback victory at altitude over West Virginia. He praises his team's resilience as new stars emerge and guard Larry O'Banion scores 24 in the second half.
Illinois to face Louisville in the first semifinal with guard duo and strong season records while North Carolina meets Michigan State in the late game. Pitino highlights team progress and prior recruiting heartbreaks as Louisville ends their season strong.
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