Elliott Back in Iowa as Cyclones Coach After Illness
Former Iowa assistant Bob Elliott returning to coaching with Iowa State as defensive backs and special teams coach. He survived a rare blood disorder and bone marrow transplant after Hayden Fry era. Elliott highlights gratitude and focus on future with Dan McCarney’s program.
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Lessons learned in battle on Iowa football roster turnover
Iowa's 27 21 loss to Western Michigan showcased a young offensive line and several first year players. Coach Kirk Ferentz stressed the team’s depth and potential while acknowledging inexperience may surface now but pay off later. Freshmen Sam Aiello Marqueas McLaurin Benny Sapp and sophomore Bruce Nelson featured as the squad rotates through options.
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Knight Fired After 29-Year Indiana Tenure
Indiana University dismissed Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Knight for a pattern of unacceptable behavior. President Myles Brand cited a defiant stance and multiple incidents, including grabbing Kent Harvey by the arm, as grounds for termination after three decades of service.
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Bowlsby says Alford staying at Iowa despite Indiana job talk
Iowa Athletics Director Bob Bowlsby dismissed rumors that Steve Alford will return to Indiana to replace fired coach Bob Knight. Alford, 35, Iowa’s second year coach and former Indiana All-America, said Knight’s dismissal saddens him though he intends Iowa to be his last coaching stop. Knight was fired for a pattern of behavior violating IU policy.
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Indiana Hoosiers Icon Surpasses Coaching Milestones
Career overview of a legendary coach spanning Army to Indiana, highlighted by NCAA titles in 1981 and 1987, 600th and 700th wins, national Coach of the Year honors, Olympic gold, and a Hall of Fame induction. Notable victories over Michigan Purdue Northwestern North Carolina Kentucky Iowa Syracuse Wisconsin.
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Curtain falls on Knight at Indiana amid long decline
The piece reviews Bob Knight’s tenure at Indiana University, noting repeated public indecencies and a final dismissal after video showing him grabbing a former player’s throat. It contrasts Knight’s disciplinary image with his controversial outbursts and recalls moments of respect from Iowa fans and associates.
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