Braves reach for Jordan in 40 million five year deal
The Atlanta Braves agree to a 40 million five year contract with outfielder Brian Jordan to add power and keep him near family in Atlanta. The deal follows a trade that sent Denny Neagle Michael Tucker and a minor leaguer to Cincinnati for Bret Boone and Mike Remlinger. Jordan, 31, hit .316 with 25 homers for the Cardinals this season.
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Emotional farewell for Fry ends 20 Iowa seasons
Hayden Fry announced his retirement after 20 seasons as Iowa Hawkeyes coach. He leaves a 143-89-6 record, 14 bowl appearances, and three Rose Bowl trips, ending an 87 year head coaching span with 420 games and 232 victories. Fry cited timing and care for assistants as reasons for stepping down.
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Poll Rankings and Adjusted Scoring Method Described
The article outlines a method combining polls and computer rankings for team standings. It explains averaging two sets of rankings, capping adjusted deviations, and applying weighted components to total win loss records and opponents’ results to derive a final quartile rank. It mentions specific weights and division by fixed factors.
Kansas State eyes Fiesta Bowl bid as rankings shift
In the latest Bowl Championship Series standings Kansas State 11-0 trails UCLA and Tennessee for Fiesta Bowl spots. Tennessee leads with 10-0 and UCLA sits second. K-State’s schedule rank is 62nd while UCLA is 8th and Tennessee 14th. Final BCS on December 6 will decide Fiesta participant.
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Michigan coach presses for 12th Big Ten team
After Wisconsin earns Rose Bowl bid via tiebreakers, Lloyd Carr argues for adding a 12th league member to create a conference championship game. He cites potential on-field tiebreaks and Notre Dame as a partner, as Michigan anticipates a Citrus Bowl bid if Ohio State or Wisconsin take Pasadena. The loss to Ohio State exposed lingering Wolverines flaws.
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Rice defends image amid 49ers frustrations and retirement talk
Santa Clara California Jerry Rice dismisses selfish label and cites offensive struggles rather than reduced targets. He laments a rough 49ers start and hints retirement could follow if season drags on while remaining adamant his role depends on coaches and teammates producing opportunities.
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