Cubs Fantasy World Series Talk Turns To Doubt
Chicago sports column debates Cubs versus Sox in a tense March to the playoffs. The writer mocks doom, praises Cubs pitching trio Prior Wood and Zambrano, lists players like Sosa Alou Grudzielanek and Bowa Roski Ramirez, and notes upcoming series vs Reds and Pirates while wrestling with fate and intuition.
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Outsiders push for bigger share in college football bowls
A heated push by non BCS schools led by Tulane president Scott Cowen seeks a larger bowl revenue share amid threats of a legal challenge. The piece notes recent upsets by Marshall Toledo and Northern Illinois over top teams and outlines the BCS structure and its perceived imbalances.
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Week 1 football roundup mixes MAC upsets and Arizona upset
The Gazette’s Mike Hias surveys a chaotic weekend noting the MAC beat three ranked teams including Kansas State and Alabama, Arizona upset Green Bay in 106 degree heat, Trent Green’s Cedar Rapids roots, Texas Tech’s 586 passing yards yet 49 21 loss, and the spread of fan site fire uproars over coaches.
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Loss to Iowa exposes Sun Devils for what they really are
ASU suffered a 21 to 2 defeat at Kinnick Stadium as Iowa fed on a stalled offense. Coach Koetter admitted poor play and called for changes while players cited coverage and depth issues at wide receiver. Skyler Fulton was held to four yards on one catch as the Devils failed to reach the end zone.
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