Barnett Named Coach of Year in Big 12
Colorado coach Gary Barnett, suspended nine months earlier amid a sex and recruiting scandal, was named Associated Press Big 12 Coach of the Year after leading the Buffaloes to the North title. Colorado defeated Kansas, Kansas State, and Nebraska in late season rallies to reach the conference title game against Oklahoma.
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Sooners wary of Colorado in Big 12 title clash
Oklahoma star Jason White credits Colorado for adversity built resilience as the Buffaloes ride a late-season win streak into a Big 12 Championship showdown. Stoops notes Colorado's late surge after a rough start, while OU aims to avoid a repeat of last year's loss to Kansas State.
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Buffs Eye Starting Guard Battle in Roundball Tourney
In Arapahoe Tanner faces a guard duel between seniors Brent Cornett and Matt Warnken for the starting point role. Churchill has not settled his lineup. Tara Oppliger led the Lady Buffs with 13.2 ppg and 31 threes. Renae Berry, 7.6 ppg with 2.4 assists and 2.9 steals, competes with transfer Nikki Knowles for the point. Tickets list 6 adults 4 students. tournament passes 15 adults 10 students.
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Vermeil backs 2005 return amid coaching doubt
Coach Dick Vermeil remains committed to returning in 2005 with a two year contract. Peterson praises Vermeil's resilience and focus while acknowledging fault in defense and staff. Vermeil cites his broadcasting years as shaping his view of coaching and the sport.
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Browns coach Davis resigns after five straight losses
Browns owner Randy Lerner confirmed Butch Davis quit amid a 3 8 season. First year coordinator Terry Robiskie will guide the team through five remaining games starting with a home date against the New England Patriots. Davis posted a 24 36 record in Cleveland and had three years left on about a 12 million contract.
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Mets weigh Martinez while Giants land Benitez
The Mets pursue Pedro Martinez as free agent interest remains high. Armando Benitez signs a $21.5 million three year contract with the San Francisco Giants, while Yankees, Red Sox, and Diamondbacks discuss Johnson Vazquez trades and potential Martinez outcomes.
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Notre Dame weighs replacement as Meyer eyed by fans
Fans in Notre Dame Stadium wear green Return to Glory shirts as school weighs a coaching change. With Willingham fired after a 6-5 season, Urban Meyer and other candidates such as Jeff Tedford Kirk Ferentz and Jon Gruden are discussed amid speculation on the Irish’s next coach.
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