Preview: Rivals with an Axe to Grind Nov 13, 2008
MADISON For the time being, the Badgers have shaken their conference woes and are coming up their most complete conference victory on Saturday at Indiana ... The Badgers wouldnt want to have it any other way, especially when the legendary Paul Bunyan Axe is up for grabs in the longest-running rivalry in college football, which is the situation Saturday afternoon when the Gophers travel to Madison for nationally-televised contest ... The Badgers lead the series 28-21-6 in Madison and UW... (BadgerNation.com)
Oakwood Elementary names honor roll students for first nine weeks Nov 12, 2008
Third-grade students named to the A honor roll include Hannah Brooks, Abigail Goots, Mikayla Jones, Madison McGuire, Kayla Mitchell, Lataivia Pettiford, Georgia Kay Scott and Kaytlynn Walton ... Third-grade students named to the A honor roll include Hannah Brooks, Abigail Goots, Mikayla Jones, Madison McGuire, Kayla Mitchell, Lataivia Pettiford, Georgia Kay Scott and Kaytlynn Walton. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Familiar names have yet to get ISU off skid Nov 12, 2008
The Gridiron Power Index has moved the Griz up to No. 3, behind James Madison and Appalachian State. Cal Poly and Weber State are ranked 6-7, and ISU is again No. 92. (Missoulian, MT)
Vanden Heuvel may be ready for Gophers Nov 11, 2008
- Senior Eric Vandenheuvel went down early on in last Saturday's match-up against Indiana with a lower leg injury. While he still awaits tomorrow's MRI, head coach Bret Bielema said there is a chance he could play this weekend against Minnesota during his weekly press conference. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
With Cornley back, Penn State has big hoop dreams Nov 11, 2008
Theres a new, bigger office that looks like it could serve as an outpost for a Madison Avenue advertising agency. A flashy, new ribbon board rings the inside of the Bryce Jordan Center. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Sports news briefs (Today) Nov 10, 2008
The victory at Madison Square Garden comes on the heels of a close decision over savvy veteran Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas. Speed skating. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
McCain: Obama link to ex-radical is honesty issue (62) Nov 9, 2008
McCain: Obama link to ex-radical is honesty issue. In his strongest personal criticism since his faltering campaign began casting Obama as an unknown and unacceptable candidate, McCain told supporters that Obama had not been truthful in describing his relationship with former radical William Ayers. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Kellogg Era Kicks Off With 2K Sports Classic In Illinois Nov 9, 2008
The 2K Sports Classic's Durham Region, which plays the winner of the Carbondale Region the following Thursday in the semifinals at Madison Square Garden, begins on Monday ... All of those games from Madison Square Garden will air on ESPN2 ... The last time UMass advanced to finals of a bridged tournament was the 1993-94 Preseason NIT as UMass beat Cleveland State and Towson in Amherst before heading to Madison Square Garden beating No. 1 North Carolina in the semifinals and losing to No. 7... (Umassathletics.com)
Wis. librarians dance to victory with book carts Nov 9, 2008
They competed against the Mad City truckers, graduate students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison who used an Indiana Jones-themed routine. The Baraboo team advances to the national competition in Chicago next summer and also gets a $250 gift certificate. (AZCentral -- News)
UW-Indiana breakdown Nov 8, 2008
Not many could have imagined the Wisconsin football team would have had a losing record heading to Indiana when the schedule was released. But, that is exactly where UW sits. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Five things to watch: Indiana Nov 8, 2008
Five things to watch: Indiana. The Wisconsin football team is in desperate need of a win. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
IU hopes to keep Wisconsin out of play-action pass Nov 8, 2008
The system long been the status quo in Madison, and that hasn't changed through the coaching switch from Berry Alvarez to Brett Bielema. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sherer heads home to take on Indiana Nov 6, 2008
Quarterback Dustin Sherer knew a game at Indiana was on the schedule this season. What he did not know was that he was going to be Wisconsin's starting quarterback when the Badgers head to the Hoosier state this Saturday. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Obama's narrow Ind. win breaks long GOP streak Nov 6, 2008
25 million on Indiana advertising from Oct. 21 to Oct. 28, nearly four times the 336,000 spent on McCain ads, according to an analysis by the Wisconsin Advertising Project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison ... Tallies remained incomplete early Wednesday in a handful of counties, such as Madison County, which had more than 11,000 absentee ballots still to count ... Calls to Madison County were not immediately returned early Wednesday, but county Clerk Ludy Watkins told The Herald Bulletin of... (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Republican Daniels wins 2nd term as Ind. governor Nov 6, 2008
Scott Reske, D-Pendleton, by 34 votes in District 37 with nearly 12,000 absentee votes left to be counted in Madison County. The counting was to resume Wednesday morning, and if Gaskill holds on, the chamber would be tied and Republicans would control the chamber. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Parker scores 55 points, leads Spurs to 1st win Nov 6, 2008
At New York, Zach Randolph had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Nate Robinson scored all 24 of his points in the first half, and New York ruined former Knicks coach Larry Brown's first game back at Madison Square Garden. Raymond Felton had 18 points for Charlotte, which fell to 1-3 in its first season under Brown. (International Herald Tribune)
Preview: No Turning Back Again Nov 6, 2008
MADISON Whether they play a great, good mediocre or bad football team, the University of has found a way, whether it be failure to show, failure to close or failure to keep their mouths in check, to let a season of high expectations go to a season that is struggling for bowl eligibility ... Last Meeting Wisconsin won, 33-3, on Oct. 27, 2007 in Madison. (BadgerNation.com)
Inside the numbers: Indiana Nov 5, 2008
With only three games remaining on its schedule, the Wisconsin football team needs to win two in order to qualify for a bowl game. While all three games are very winnable, UW cannot afford to take that mentality, especially with how the previous nine have unfolded. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Point well taken Nov 5, 2008
This Friday, Crawford's most trying campaign concludes against unbeaten Madison. After the Coronado forfeit, Chargers public relations director Bill Johnston seized on a suggestion to supply Crawford with some moral support by approaching Dielman, the undrafted free agent who rose to Pro Bowl status after multiple position changes, four years of sustained losing at Indiana University and an initial false start with the Chargers as a defensive lineman. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bielema says penalty had nothing to do with age Nov 4, 2008
MADISON A contrite Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema said Monday that he lost some credibility with his players after being penalized while complaining about a call at a critical point in the team s 25-24 loss to Michigan State. But Bielema said the penalty was not an indication of a lack of maturity. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
WISCONSIN: Four Days and Counting Nov 4, 2008
Shaughnessy was a big reason why UW held IUs offense in check a year ago in Madison, as he totaled five tackles, three tackles for loss, one pass broken up and had three additional quarterback hurries. Hell be hoping to rekindle some of last years magic against an IU offensive line that has been banged up. (HoosierInsider.com)
Report: Isiah not breathing when found by cops Nov 1, 2008
Under his direction, the Knicks became one of the biggest laughingstocks in professional sports and a daily soap opera, which included a messy sexual harassment suit from a Madison Square Garden employee against Thomas and the team's brass. Thomas' accuser, Anucha Browne Sanders, eventually won a settlement worth $11. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Palin rallies thousands in Jeffersonville Oct 31, 2008
He said he had a fundraiser to attend in Madison later in the day. Daniels urged the crowd of Palin supporters to "show her what we mean when we say Hoosier hospitality.". (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
PRESEASON POLL: Outlooks for the Top 25 teams Oct 30, 2008
Opens: Nov. 17 vs. James Madison at Norman, Okla. in NIT Season Tip-off. (USA Today -- Sports)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 29, 2008 Oct 30, 2008
Madison has strong record of service. I'm delighted to know that Evelyn Madison is a candidate for the Palomar Pomerado Health System Board of Directors ... I'm voting for Evelyn Madison for PPH board. (North County Times)
SCOUTING THE INDIANA STATE CROSS COUNTRY FINALS Oct 30, 2008
Participating teams: Girls -- Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Carmel, Carroll (Fort Wayne), Columbus North, Crown Point, DeKalb, Edgewood, Fort Wayne Northrop, Franklin Central, Heritage Hills, Huntington North, Kankakee Valley, Lake Central, Madison, Noblesville, Indianapolis North Central, Northridge, Portage, Terre Haute North, Valparaiso, West Lafayette, West Noble, Westfield. Boys -- Bloomington South, Carmel, Carroll (Fort Wayne), Chesterton, Columbus North, Concord, Fishers, Floyd... (Munster Times, IN)
Resurgent Hawkeyes Invade Champaign Oct 29, 2008
The Hawkeyes are flying high after shellacking Indiana and Wisconsin, while the Illini are recovering from a tough loss at Madison. On paper, the Hawkeyes have the defense and running attack to give Illinois trouble. (IlliniBoard.com)
Rain drives on Obama campaign Oct 29, 2008
As he told his crowd of predominantly young people at James Madison University, the last presidential candidate to visit the city was Stephen Douglas, who ran against Abraham Lincoln. As well as campaigning in the traditional battleground states of Pennsylvania, Florida and Ohio, where both campaigns have been engaging in duelling rallies, Senator Obama has been working hard in Virginia, Indiana, Colorado, North Carolina and Nevada. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Illinois Zook angry at teams play Oct 27, 2008
Updated: Sunday, October 26, 2008 11:35 PM CDT FONT SIZE. Illinois Zook angry at teams play. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Lions edge Buckeyes Oct 26, 2008
Wisconsin (4-4, 1-4) finally got its first conference win with a solid effort defensively too, intercepting Juice Williams three times, including two long returns that set up points as Illinois (4-4, 2-3) squandered its chance to give coach Ron Zook his first win in Madison. NO. 25 MINNESOTA 17, PURDUE 6: Adam Weber passed for a touchdown and ran for another in Minnesota's win at Purdue. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ventre: Isiah situation shows how fast heroes fall Oct 25, 2008
Madison Square Garden spokesman Barry Watkins said, Isiah is fine, but few other details were released ... Thomas and Madison Square Garden lost the suit, and MSG had to pay $11. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Wisconsin faces first adversity under Bielema Oct 25, 2008
MADISON Bret Bielema had a priest, Father Mike Burke, give him a ride home after losing to Iowa ... There s a lot of worry in Madison these days with Wisconsin losing four straight games in the Big Ten for the first time in 12 years. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Source: Isiah Thomas Overdoses On Sleeping Pills... Oct 25, 2008
Barry Watkins, vice president of communications for Madison Square Garden, told The Journal News newspaper, "Isiah is fine.". The Knicks later released a statement. (The Drudge Report)
Ambulance Called to Isiah Thomas' NY Home Oct 25, 2008
"I'm not going to confirm or deny that it was Isiah Thomas. It was an individual at his home." Madison Square Garden spokesman Barry Watkins told The Journal News newspaper, "Isiah is fine.". The Knicks had no comment. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ambulance Called to Ex-Knicks Coach Home Oct 25, 2008
Madison Square Garden spokesman Barry Watkins told The Journal News newspaper, "Isiah is fine." WCBS Radio reported that the call involved an "issue with sleeping pills.". The Knicks had no comment. (Time.com)
New polls paint bleak battleground map for McCain campaign Oct 24, 2008
"He is winning among all age groups in all three states. He wins women by more than 20 points in Ohio and Pennsylvania and is competitive among men in all three states. Whether voters went to college or not, they are voting for him. "If these numbers hold up, he could win the biggest Democratic landslide since Lyndon Johnson in 1964," Brown said.A new CBS News/New York Times poll found that a number of groups that supported President Bush in 2004, including married women, suburban voters and... (Anchorage Daily News)
Semi driver in fatal Chi-Hi crash faces federal charges Oct 24, 2008
MADISON -- The Indiana semi-truck driver cleared of criminal wrongdoing in a 2005 crash with a bus carrying high school band members now faces federal charges of falsifying driving records. U.S. Attorney Erik C. Peterson said Thursday that a grand jury indicted Michael Kozlowski, 25, of Schereville, Ind. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Chris MannixINSIDE THE NBA Oct 24, 2008
NEW YORK -- Tony Allen bounced around the visitors' team locker room at Madison Square Garden like an 8-year-old on a moonwalk. With rap music blaring in his ears, and some very off-key lyrics coming out of his mouth, Allen stalked the floor between the tightly confined walls, wearing a path in the cheap carpet. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
DePaul's sounds of success Oct 24, 2008
Andy Starnes/Post-Gazette Madison Miller takes part in a kindergarten-level class at the school. The eight preschoolers are excited as they suggest things to throw into a Halloween brew: a spider, worms, eyeballs and a ghost. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obama to visit ill grandma in Hawaii Oct 23, 2008
Rallies scheduled in Madison, Wis ... Rallies scheduled in Madison, Wis. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Big East notes: Georgetown happy with seventh Oct 23, 2008
"You could take the teams picked first, second and third and they could finish seventh, eighth and ninth," Thompson said at the Big East's annual media day at Madison Square Garden. "The teams picked seventh, eighth and ninth could finish first, second and third and that wouldn't surprise any coach in this league. When you look around the league, it's all about a magnification of small differences.". (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Game 8: Illinois (4-3, 2-2) at Wisconsin (3-4, 0-4) Oct 22, 2008
The Illini hold a 36-33-7 series advantage, but trail 18-16-4 in Madison ... The Illini hold a 36-33-7 series advantage, but trail 18-16-4 in Madison. (Fightingillini.com)
News from around Wisconsin at 6:28 a.m. CDT Oct 22, 2008
(AP) _ An 11-year-old Madison girl has been taken off life support following a swimming accident last month in Indiana. Brianna Cauley died at Children's Hospital in Milwaukee Thursday. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Navy Opponents Update Oct 22, 2008
Aug 30 at Navy, L 13-41 Sep 6 Morgan State, W 21-16 Sep 13 at Richmond, L 45-14 Sep 20 at Coastal Carolina, L 3-31 Sep 27 Columbia, W 31-24 Oct 4 Northeastern, L 17-35 Oct 11 Rhode Island, W 37-32 Oct 25 at New Hampshire Nov 1 William Nov 8 at Delaware Nov 15 at Villanova Nov 22 James Madison ... Aug 30 James Madison, W 31-7 Sep 6 Northwestern, L 20-24 Sep 13 Navy, W 41-31 Sep 27 Virginia, W 31-3 Oct 4 at Georgia Tech, L 0-27 Oct 18 Miami (FL), L 31-49 Oct 25 at Vanderbilt Nov 1 at Wake Forest... (GoMidshipmen.com)
Where the GOP could get dirty Oct 22, 2008
As Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell's press spokesperson "Just because Mickey Mouse fills out a registration form doesn't mean he gets to vote.'' Philadelphia city officials were also concerned about and in minority neighborhoods that said law enforcement officials would be using the election to arrest people with outstanding warrants and parking tickets.WISCONSINNumber of Electoral College votes: 10 Status in current polls: Blue Suppression hot spots: Statewide On Sept. 10, the Wisconsin Attorney... (Salon)
Blue Ribbon: Purdue Oct 21, 2008
If they make it to Madison Square Garden, Arizona, Boston College and Oklahoma are favored to be there as well. "Our guys are very hungry at this point," Painter said. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Obama to dash to side of sick grandmother Oct 21, 2008
Sean Avery hurried out of Madison Square Garden nearly. Francis Bouillon delivered timely and unexpected offense in his. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Obama Reaches For Finish in Republican States Oct 20, 2008
He and his aides appear so confident of his prospects that apart from a brief stop in Madison, Wis. next Thursday, Obama currently has no plans during the next 10 days to return to Pennsylvania, Minnesota, New Hampshire or any other state that voted for John Kerry in 2004. (Time.com)
Obama seeks to score in a very red zone Oct 19, 2008
"I never thought this before, but I just think the rich need to realize that they . . . need to step up and do more than the average Joe," she said as she loaded groceries into her car outside Kroger's supermarket in Madison. In the last decade, the loss of manufacturing jobs has hit rural Indiana hard, and the recent economic slowdown has hurt the surviving companies. (Boston Globe)
Around the Big Ten: A look at this week's matchups Oct 19, 2008
The friendly atmosphere of Madison has been anything but the past two weeks, after the Badgers dropped games to Ohio State and Penn State. They will look to right the ship against an Iowa team fresh off of a 45-9 spanking of Indiana. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Complete Results Oct 19, 2008
9 6 (189) 125 Madison Roeder 25:38. 4 13. (Umassathletics.com)
Church celebrates 175th year in Jasper County Oct 18, 2008
1833 - On October 22 at a conference in Madison, Bishop James Armstrong appointed Enoch Wood to the Delphi Circuit which was to include the Iroquois Mission. He was to serve the settlers near the Forks of the Iroquois and Pinkamink. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
ROAD TO FINAL FOUR: The games you won't want to miss Oct 18, 2008
NIT Season Tip-off: The early-season tournament wraps up with the semifinals and championship games at Madison Square Garden in New York. Teams in the mix include Purdue, Arizona, Oklahoma, Davidson and Georgia. (USA Today -- Sports)
Preview: Similar Species Oct 17, 2008
MADISON head coach Bret Bielema doesnt have to look further than his Alma Mater in order to find out how to break a three-game losing streak ... Last Meeting Wisconsin won, 17-13, on Sept. 22, 2007 in Madison. (BadgerNation.com)
Whatever the situation, Hayne is set Oct 16, 2008
Hayne s older sister, Madison, now an assistant coach at Terre Haute South High School, was a talented player in her own right, attending Indiana State University for one year before transferring to Oakland City. Her younger sister, Taylor, is a talented sophomore at Terre Haute South. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wildcats Ready To Host Spartans and Wolverines At Lakeside Field Oct 16, 2008
Madison Gates has started 14-of-15 games between the pipes and has a 1. 30 GAA. Opponents are out scoring the Wolverines, 26-18. (Nusports.com)
Running For Daylight Oct 16, 2008
By Lead NFL AnalystPosted Oct 15, 2008. A number of years ago, I asked coaching great Tom Moore, then the backfield coach with the Saints, what he believed were the most important critical factors for the RB position. (CowboyUpdate.com)
Wisconsin, Iowa headed down same paths in 2008 Oct 15, 2008
MADISON It s a team that has endured a quarterback change, a three-game losing streak and sniping about everything from its offensive style to its coach. Sound familiar. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Battle in the Heartland: Wisconsin at Iowa Oct 15, 2008
Iowa hasn't had possession of the traveling trophy since a 20-10 victory at Madison in 2005. But even Iowa's modest one-game winning streak looks good compared to what Wisconsin has endured of late. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Series by series: UW offense against PSU Oct 13, 2008
The Badgers are hanging out with Purdue and Indiana as the bottom feeders in the Big Ten that have yet to record a conference victory. Obviously there have been many shortcomings across the board, but the Wisconsin offense has not developed any sort of chemistry midway through the season. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Penn State rips Wisconsin, 48-7 Oct 12, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press With coach Joe Paterno perched in the press box for the second straight week because of a sore hip, Daryll Clark threw for a touchdown and ran for two more as No. 6 Penn State dismantled Wisconsin 48-7 Saturday night in Madison, Wis. Cornerback Lydell Sargeant had two interceptions -- off of two different Wisconsin quarterbacks -- and Derrick Williams scored again in the return game as the Nittany Lions (7-0, 3-0 Big Ten) made another strong statement... (News & Observer -- Sports)
This Date In Buckeye History: Oct. 11 Oct 11, 2008
Ohio State had just lost for the first time in 21 months on a rainy night in Madison, Wis. A fumbled punt return and a blown coverage on a 79-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter finally doomed the Buckeyes. (Bucknuts.com)
Obama's Kool-Aid Oct 11, 2008
As James Madison recognized, government is necessary. it is also not to be trusted. (Townhall.com)
Bulldogs Fare Well In NCAA Academic Progress Oct 10, 2008
Men's Cross Country Bucknell University College of Charleston (South Carolina) Davidson College Duke University Eastern Washington University Fairfield University Gonzaga University Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Jacksonville University Lafayette College Lehigh University Loyola College (Maryland) Loyola Marymount University Loyola University (Illinois) Radford University Rider University Rutgers, State Univ of New Jersey, New Brunswick Saint Louis University St. Bonaventure... (Gozags.com)
They Can't Win If They Don't Score Oct 10, 2008
well, you better know where they are at all times," he added. Will the defense put up a performance that is as memorable as Iowa's stirring 30-25 victory over LSU in the 2005 Capital One Bowl? Unlikely. The thriller capped by the Drew Tate-to-Warren Holloway last-play-of-the-game-game-winner easily won Round 4 in the fans' voting in the Touchdown Iowa! series, racking up a contest-best 359 votes. As a reminder, to celebrate Kirk's 10th season as the Hawkeyes' head coach, hawkeyesports.com - with... (Hawkeyesports.com)
