Penn State Faces Poll Demands and Debate Over Rankings
Long Beach Press Telegram columnist Bob Keisser notes Penn State's repeated access to No 1 status followed by abrupt drops, amid broader criticism of poll methods. Critics urge delaying first polls until October and propose playoffs to resolve ranking volatility.
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Stallings touted as Illinois State coach by weekend
Illinois State may name Kevin Stallings as its new basketball coach by week’s end. Rumors link Michigan’s Steve Fisher to the job, while ISU could turn to assistant Tom Richardson if Stallings departs. Michigan’s search includes interviews with Bibby and Romar as president Bollinger prepares to decide.
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Connecticut's Sales sidelined by mononucleosis
Nykesha Sales, Connecticut's leading returning scorer, is out with mononucleosis. The senior may resume light workouts by early next month per Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, the director of sports medicine.
College Football Bans Flags At Ole Miss In Stadium Safety Move
Ole Miss moves to ban sticks and pointed objects at athletic events effective November first to curb racially charged flags after student government urged removal of banners. The Associated Student Body sent a resolution back to committee for a stick ban at Vaught Hemingway Stadium. Shaquille O Neal suffers abdominal strain in exhibition. out at least a week with therapy started.
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Stimmel and Bakst Reach U S Mid Am Final
Rick Stimmel of Allison Park Pa and Ken Bakst of New York defeated former national champions in the semifinals of the 1997 U S Mid-Amateur to advance to the final in Dallas. Bakst beat Robert Jackson 1 up and Stimmel beat Jerry Courville 6 and 5. The Thursday final winner may earn an invitation to the Masters.
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Savon defeats Simmons in World Amateur Boxing quarterfinal
Cuban world champion Felix Savon overwhelmed Canadian Mark Simmons 15-4 to advance in the World Amateur Boxing Championships amid a slate of quarterfinal results. Jean-Luc Bergeron also fell to Georgia's George Kandelaki, eliminating another North American contender.
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Fresno State suspends Forney over team violation
Fresno State sophomore Daymond Forney was suspended indefinitely after a team violation and has entered the Student Athlete Assistance Program for anti social behavior and substance issues. In Cincinnati, a WXIX report alleges booster influence and a cosigned loan connected to University of Cincinnati player Ruben Patterson amid a separate ineligibility ruling.
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Sports TV Guide Highlights Weekend Lineup
A dense schedule shows baseball World Series matchups Cleveland versus Florida and ongoing college football, tennis, auto racing, and harness racing. Notable clashes include Kansas vs Nebraska, Auburn vs Arkansas, Oregon vs USC, and Tulsa vs CSU with multiple replay slots and announced teams.
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