Ottawa University faces fallout from coaching course scandal
Ottawa University officials describe shock over a California taught coaching course tied to nine New Mexico athletes who received credit for a class they did not take. The affair spanned Phoenix and Van Nuys California, drew FBI and NCAA scrutiny, and led to suspensions, firings, and a season forfeiture at New Mexico.
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Cyclone Gals Rally Beat Paola 33 3 in Thriller
Ottawa High girls erase a late deficit to defeat Paola 33 to 21 behind Shelly Burch two free throws with 13 seconds left. Karen Chambers led scoring with 13 points while Dawn Murray and Burch added seven and six respectively, lifting Ottawa to 2-2.
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Players Of The Week Named By The Herald
Kevin Connor of Ottawa High earned Player of the Week honors as he led OHS with 10 points and multiple rebounds in a 29-19 halftime advantage. Connie, Cyclones 265 sophomore, added 13 points and eight rebounds. Lyndon’s Steve Claus and Lethe Farwell also earned Area Players of the Week for strong performances in wins and key showings.
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Duke Ace Wary By Gene Banks On No 1 Poll Battle
Duke advanced to No 1 in the AP college basketball poll after an unbeaten start, beating Top Ten rivals Kentucky and North Carolina. Gene Banks warned that leading the rankings feels like a costly war, as the team earned 34 of 58 first place votes and 1,128 points, ahead of Ohio State and Kentucky while Indiana slipped to fifth.
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Ellenberger Fired From UNM Basketball After Grand Jury Probe
Norm Ellenberger has been dismissed as UNM basketball coach amid a grand jury investigation into possible mail fraud and bribery involving junior college transcripts of a UNM player. University president William BE Davis said Ellenberger may appeal to the board of regents, while attorney David Norvell questioned due process.
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Buena Vista women hand Ottawa a 65 56 loss at Wilson Field House
Iowa Power controlled the game with a full court press forcing 31 Ottawa turnovers. Lane led Buena Vista with 22 points as the Braves used size to dominate rebounding and shoot 11 of 21 from long range. Carita Landrum and Connie Brown each scored 14 for Ottawa, Myla Spencer added 10, in Ottawa's third defeat in six games. The OU season breaks until after the holidays with a return date set for January 8 against Washburn at home.
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Joiner Leads Chargers Past Broncos To Clinch AFC West
San Diego wide receiver Charlie Joiner overcame a brutal game to clinch the AFC West with a 32 yard touchdown from Dan Fouts as the Chargers beat Denver 17 7. Joiner, 32, battled injuries including stitches over his right eye and a hip bruise but returned to seal the victory and spark Fouts historic 4 000 yard season. Denver drops to 10 6 while Houston awaits as a wild card.
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