Knight deflects basketball talk to baseball at Big 12 meeting
Bob Knight entertained reporters for 15 minutes in Kansas City by joking and offering baseball opinions rather than basketball insights. He joked about the Cleveland Indians and World Series chances and mused on Tony LaRussa potentially managing the Royals. The event highlighted the Big 12 basketball tourney setting and its global player mix.
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Troubled Hawkeyes Iowas football arrests since July
Back-up quarterback Arvell Nelson 19 faced failure to appear after a July 2 driving while suspended charge. Nelson pleaded guilty August 22, fined 925 dollars, not suspended by Ferentz. Multiple players faced drunken driving charges and suspensions. others were charged with credit card fraud or domestic abuse and dismissed.
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Iowa football players face legal troubles after loss to Iowa State
Iowa coach Ferentz notes poor communication after three players Bow man Douglas Arrested for unauthorized use of a credit card on Aug 19. Douglas Bowman 19 charged with felony credit card theft. both suspended indefinitely. Other players Tillison Fletcher Evans Huntrods Nelson face charges or dismissal as program responds.
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Cyclones Picked 11th by Coaches in Preseason Poll
Cyclones coach Greg McDermott notes strong team chemistry as nine new players join the lineup for 2007 08 with Wesley Johnson expected to start. Johnson compares himself to Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan as Iowa State aims to improve on last season 15 16 overall 6 10 in the Big 12.
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Tipton Girls Seek Fifth Straight Title at Regional
Tipton high school girls race to regional Monticello aiming for a fifth straight Class 2A title without Ashley Miller. The Tigers face strong regional challengers Monticello Hudson Union in a three-berth battle. Coaches emphasize focus as eight-runners roster, with leaders including Megan Moyle Ingrid Bushman and Ken dra Moyle.
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Name the Big 12 coaches in a media day survey
An Iowa City or Kansas City area writer lists Big 12 head coaches noted at media day. The piece names veterans Scott Drew Greg McDermott Jeff Capel, Mike Anderson and Jeff Bzdelik among others while highlighting turnover and new hires across the league.
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