Iowa faces tighter schedule amid college football preview buzz
Iowa and athletics official Mark Abbott navigate a shifting scheduling landscape as Phil Steele spotlights 2008 opponents’ winning percentage. The Hawkeyes open 2008 against Maine on Aug 30, with an Oct 25 buy date and potential 2010 bye weeks to balance Big Ten play alongside expanding guarantees and nonconference tests.
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Iowa Looks at Future Football Schedules and Two BCS Games
Iowa plans two BCS level games plus two others for future football schedules. Abbott notes interest in home games and revenue considerations drive 12th game logic. Maine and Florida International are mentioned as possible opponents alongside Pittsburgh in 2011.
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Garcia ends Woods era questions with Players win
Sergio Garcia clinched The Players Championship as Tiger Woods rehabs, saying he wants to beat Woods but must improve his short game. He credits recent changes with regaining confidence after past near-misses and eyes a possible major breakthrough later this year.
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Death of a Prospect: Pelt Released by River Bandits
The Gazette writer Al Gruwell recounts Charlie Pelt a 23 year old first baseman outfielder in the Cardinals system who after a brief rise in rookie and short season leagues and a spring training stint with Quad Cities learned he had been released. The piece reflects on the harsh realities of pro baseball and career pivots.
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Belichick Penalties Should Match Violations Severity
Seattle Times urges proportional punishment for Belichick amid tape spying allegations. The column argues the coach jeopardizes NFL integrity, compares penalties to other sports scandals, and contends a season-long suspension may be needed if eight new tapes prove incriminating.
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