Coaching carousel shakes college football coaches
Alabama dismissed coach Mike Shula after a 6-6 season and three straight losses to Auburn, ending his four year run. Gene Chizik moved from Texas to Iowa State to revive a stagnant Cyclones program while Mark Dantonio returned to Michigan State after Cincinnati success. Defensive coordinators and interim coaches were named as part of the busy reshuffling.
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Alexander fuels Seahawks late surge in wild snow win
Seahawks beat Packers 34 24 as Shaun Alexander rushes 201 yards on a season high 40 carries in sloppy Wisconsin like snow. Matt Hasselbeck throws three second half TDs as Seattle regains NFC West lead with five games left.
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Rams coach Haslett blasts media over run defense criticism
St Louis Rams defensive coordinator Jim Haslett vented at reporters for focusing on run defense despite the club ranking near the top in pass defense and turnovers. He cited the Colts and Rams yardage figures, defended the recent touchdown toll, and urged balanced coverage as the team pushes to stop the run.
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Senior scramble winners at Hickory Hollow named
Shorty Slader, Eldon McCurdy and Karen Crosby teamed to win Monday's senior scramble at Hickory Hollow with a minus four. John Lovgren and Woody Dew were closest to the pin winners.
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McGwire among Hall of Fame first-time ballot picks
AP survey of about 20 percent of eligible voters shows only one in four likely to vote for Mark McGwire this year. Also on the first-time ballot are Tony Gwynn Cal Ripken Jr Jose Canseco Bret Saberhagen and Ken Caminiti among 17 rookies. Canseco’s book spurred a congressional hearing on steroids.
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Tony Gwynn
Cal Ripken Jr
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Ken Caminiti
Cowboys Cut Vanderjagt in Kicker Shakeup
The Dallas Cowboys released Mike Vanderjagt amid concerns over consistency and signed Martin Gramatica as his replacement. Vanderjagt had received a $2.5 million bonus in March as part of a three year $5.4 million deal.
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Sooner QB Thompson earns team trust after Bomar exit
Oklahoma players note Paul Thompson embraced the role after Rhett Bomar's dismissal. Stoops backed him publicly, stressing maturity and readiness. Thompson says he stays relaxed, focused, and refuses excuses as the Sooners push for continued wins despite personnel changes.
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Topeka Eyes Return of Minor League Hockey Franchise
In Topeka Kansas a new junior hockey bid may bring a Western States Hockey League team to the Kansas Expocentre. Jon MacWilliams of the Tucson Tilt visited Topeka to inspect facilities and gauge interest amid a history of CHL teams leaving. Ownership led by Gavin Smith and Daniel Negreanu pursues a Junior B franchise despite past losses.
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