Texas Gets Past Mizzou, 2-1 Oct 27, 2008
Six different Tigers scored as the No. 20 University of Missouri soccer team stormed to a 6-1 victory over Francis Marion on Friday night at Walton Stadium ... After a home contest against Francis Marion (2-10-1) on Friday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m., the No. 20 University of Missouri soccer team travels to College Station, Texas, for an important conference matchup with No. 6 and Big 12 leader Texas A1-1) at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. (Mutigers.com)
Coaches the fall guys this year Oct 26, 2008
The last time there were this many coaching casualties through seven games was in 1976, when Marion Campbell and Bill Arnsparger were fired by the Falcons and Giants, respectively, and Lou Saban and Rick Forzano resigned from the Bills and Lions. None of those teams made the playoffs and they finished the season with just 15 wins among them. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Soccer Set to Blackout Baylor on Friday Oct 24, 2008
The victory was the second on the weekend for Missouri after they closed out their non-conference schedule last Friday with a 6-1 win over Francis Marion (2-12-1) ... After earning two assists in the 6-1 win over Francis Marion, Hamblin scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in the team s 3-0 upset at No. 6 Texas A&M on Sunday ... After a home contest against Francis Marion (2-10-1) on Friday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m., the No. 20 University of Missouri soccer team travels to College... (Mutigers.com)
Betty Stone Hillman Oct 23, 2008
She was born Aug. 11, 1915, to James Frank Carney and Daisy Norvell Carney in Marion County, IN. She received her elementary and secondary education from the Indiana Masonic Home School System, then went on to school at Springfield Baptist Hospital in Springfield, MO. She received her RN degree from Greene County, MO. She was on the nursing staff at Childrens Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO, at the time she retired to marry Noel Cockrum ... Survivors include her sons, Roger Cockrum and his... (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Monday Press Conference Quotes Oct 21, 2008
Missouri Football - University of Missouri Official Athletic Site - Missouri Athletics. Tigers meet with the media. (Mutigers.com)
Cast your vote Oct 20, 2008
Brennan Marion, WR, Tulsa: In just six catches, the Golden Hurricane senior managed 233 yards and three touchdowns. Marion's scoring catches of 97, 51 and 40 helped lead the way as Tulsa pounded UTEP 77-35. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mizzou Powers Past No. 6 Texas A&M, 3-0 Oct 20, 2008
After registering two assists in Friday's 6-1 win over Francis Marion - her first points of the season - Hamblin was back at it again in the 31st minute against the Aggies ... Six different Tigers scored as the No. 20 University of Missouri soccer team stormed to a 6-1 victory over Francis Marion on Friday night at Walton Stadium. (Mutigers.com)
Tigers Finish Strong At New Mexico Invite Oct 20, 2008
Six different Tigers scored as the No. 20 University of Missouri soccer team stormed to a 6-1 victory over Francis Marion on Friday night at Walton Stadium. Mizzou improves to 10-4-0 with the victory while the Patriots fall to 2-11-1. (Mutigers.com)
Norm Stewart Hosted Fundraiser In KC Oct 17, 2008
After a home contest against Francis Marion (2-10-1) on Friday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m., the No. 20 University of Missouri soccer team travels to College Station, Texas, for an important conference matchup with No. 6 and Big 12 leader Texas A1-1) at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. The Tigers' (9-4-0, 4-2-0) game against the Aggies will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU with veteran play-by-play announcer Beth Mowins and U.S. National Team member Cat Whitehill with the call. (Mutigers.com)
Fantasy Football Adds and Drops for... Oct 16, 2008
Crayton has had touchdown grabs in back-to-back weeks, but now that he is the fifth option in the passing attack behind Williams, Terrell Owens, Jason Witten and Marion Barber, his numbers are going to crash worse than any stock. Drop him. (Suite101.com)
Line of Scrimmage: Week 7 - Could Jets Soon Be 7-2? Oct 16, 2008
Prediction: Forget the passing game, Rams will have no ability to slow down Marion Barber. Cowboys 27, Rams 13. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Wife surprises husband by renewing wedding vows during a Mini Cooper caravan (2460) Oct 15, 2008
The couple, along with Daryl Hanneman of Marion, formed the group in 2003. When this fell on the weekend, I thought that with all our friends here, it would be fun, Judy said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Violet J. Porzelius Oct 15, 2008
nine grandchildren: Melissa Sawatzky Hodgson, Nicole LoBianco, Lauren LoBianco, Kyler Porzelius, Tessa Portzelius, Leah DeVoe, Sadie DeVoe, Davis DeVoe and Tracy Sawatzky White; one great-grandchild, Kimber White; and a brother, John (Rosella) Schwartz, Marion, S.D.. Preceding her in death was a brother, Curt Schwartz. (Freeman Courier, SD)
NFL MONDAY Nancy Gay's look at Week 6 Oct 13, 2008
Breath-stealing finish I: Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo threw for 116 yards in the final three minutes in Arizona, including a 70-yard scoring strike to Marion Barber, and Nick Folk's 52-yard field goal took this game against the Cardinals into overtime. Didn't matter - the game ended on a blocked punt that Arizona's Monty Beisel recovered at the Dallas 3 and took into the end zone for a 30-24 Cardinals' victory. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
No. 16 Soccer Hits Road This Weekend Oct 10, 2008
One non-conference game remains for Missouri as the Tigers will face the Francis Marion Patriots on Friday, Oct. 17th. Initial RPI Rankings ReleasedThe NCAA revealed the first Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) power rankings of the 2008 season on Tuesday, with the Tigers landing at No. 22 on the list. (Mutigers.com)
Eda Estabrook Oct 8, 2008
the daughter of Marion B. and Izora Vera Andrews Fuller. She married Frederick D. Estabrook Feb. 7, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Stuckey, Pistons steal show from Beasley Oct 6, 2008
Beasley started the second half, playing alongside Wade, Mario Chalmers, Shawn Marion and Blount. The Wade-Beasley pairing instantly clicked; Wade set Beasley up for baskets on consecutive possessions early in the third quarter, the second of which resulted in a two-handed dunk by the rookie. (MSNBC -- Sports)
FANTASY FOOTBALL: D-Williams, L.J. highlight Week 5 Revelations Oct 6, 2008
Marion Barber (92 yards, 0 TDs -- wrong) 6. Marshawn Lynch (65 total yards, 0 TDs -- wrong) 7. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Click for Full Story Oct 5, 2008
Track star Marion Jones pleaded guilty in White Plains, New York, to lying to federal investigators when she denied using performance-enhancing drugs, and announced her retirement after the hearing. Today's Birthdays: "Family Circus" cartoonist Bil Keane is 86. (KWTX.com, TX)
10-year term for Marion man in child porn case Oct 4, 2008
- A prison term of 10 1/2 years has been ordered for a Marion truck driver who was caught in a nationwide child pornography investigation by the FBI.. Forty-one-year-old Michael Jensen pleaded no contest in August to 27 felony counts of possessing child pornography. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Weekly Wrap: IU filling its future roster Oct 4, 2008
Marion (Iowa) Linn Marr forward picked Air Force over Bucknell and Albany ... McCluer guard and Marion (Ind. (Marquette Sports -- Rivals.com)
Must-play guys Oct 3, 2008
Adrian Peterson @ New Orleans Marion Barber vs. Cincinnati LaDainian Tomlinson @ Miami Marshawn Lynch @ Arizona Matt Forte @ Detroit Joseph Addai @ Houston Frank Gore vs. New England Steve Slaton vs. Indianapolis Brandon Jacobs vs. Seattle Michael Turner @ Green Bay Larry Johnson @ Carolina Chris Johnson @ Baltimore Felix Jones vs. Cincinnati Earnest Graham @ Denver Jonathan Stewart vs. Kansas City. Set. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Faulk concerned about QB's health Sep 25, 2008
Marion Barber, on the other hand, is likely to have his career shortened due to his aggressive runninng style. Faulk has not met with St. Louis ownership about a job, but has a meeting scheduled with the team's owner. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
No. 22 Mizzou Opens Big 12 Play This Weekend Sep 25, 2008
One non-conference game remains for Missouri as the Tigers will face the Francis Marion Patriots on Friday, Oct. 17. Big 12 Contender As the Tigers kickoff their conference schedule this weekend, many expect Missouri to be among the top teams in one of the toughest conferences in the nation. (Mutigers.com)
Honoring history Sep 23, 2008
Loaded up in a white van, five ladies from Missouri and Kansas pulled into Beatrice Friday night for a weekend excursion and to complete a task for their late father, Elbert Marion ... and sister-in-law, Judy Marion of Webb City, Mo ... were here to clean-up the headstone and replace the aging Plexiglas protecting the paper that declared the Governor s pardon of their great grandfather, William Jackson Marion. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Ferentz Names Stanzi #1 Sep 23, 2008
Marion, IA (HS) QB 12 Ricky Stanzi 6-4 215 So. Mentor, OH (Lake Catholic) 6 ** Jake Christensen 6-1 215 Jr. Lockport, IL (HS) WR 15 * Derrell Johnson-Koulianos 6-1 205 So. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Joe PosnanskiJOE'S BLOG Sep 23, 2008
Then with two minutes and 53 seconds left and the Packers up by nine, Falcons coach Marion Campbell made the critical call: He decided the Falcons weren't going to win the game anyway. He sent Falcons backup quarterback Pat Sullivan out with a mission. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Patriots' Winning Streak Ended By Dolphins Sep 22, 2008
Marion Barber ran for a career-high 142 yards and a touchdown, and rookie Felix Jones added a 60-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Austin, a backup who plays mostly on special teams, sealed the win with a 52-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter. (Click2Houston, TX)
FANTASY REVELATIONS : Brown runs wild on Pats, sell high on FWP Sep 22, 2008
Marion Barber (157 total yards, 1 TD -- correct ... or groundbreaking 4-for-1 swap (Marion Barber. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Nationally-Ranked Tigers Welcomes Big Ten Contender Iowa in Playing for Pink Sep 19, 2008
One non-conference game remains following Friday's match against Iowa, as Missouri will play the Francis Marion Patriots on Friday, Oct. 17th. Well Balanced AttackThe Missouri offense has been producing plenty of goals as of late - eight in its last three games - and is doing so via a collective effort. (Mutigers.com)
CSR: Basketball Recruiting Exclusive Sep 18, 2008
Marcus Paige, 5-10, PG, Linn-Mar High School (Marion, IA)-The exceptional point guard was offered by the Cyclone staff this summer and they hope he will be coming up for a visit on October 18th for the Nebraska game. Related Stories. (CycloneNation.com)
NFL Notebook: Cowboys draw record audience (Today) Sep 17, 2008
Jose Yau/Waco Tribune Herald via AP Marion Barber's 1-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter Monday night proved to be the deciding points in one of the wilder Monday night games in history. Jerry Jones likes to brag about the Dallas Cowboys being the top drawing card in the entire entertainment world. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
FANTASY FOOTBALL: Broncos' Marshall is real deal; more thoughts Sep 16, 2008
Marion Barber (TBD on Monday) 6. Julius Jones (141 total yards -- correct. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Enthusiasm untempered for startup bank in Westerville Sep 15, 2008
Rbank will play up its local headquarters, management and ties to the community as it tries to find business in Delaware, Marion and northern Frankin counties, Keller said. Before Rbank can open, it must receive approval from regulators. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Picking up pieces Sep 13, 2008
Something to consider: When the Cowboys' Marion Barber has 11 or more carries Dallas is 20-1. Crummy game of the week. (CBS News)
Down Syndrome Parents: Palin Is Role Model Sep 11, 2008
"Forty percent of babies with Down Syndrome are going to be born with congenital heart disease," said geneticist Robert Marion ... Marion says the vast majority of women who receive a prenatal diagnosis terminate their pregnancies ... "That is such a personal decision and it shouldn't be colored by anything that the doctor says to them about the diagnosis," Marion said. (CBS News)
NFL Power Rankings Sep 10, 2008
Tony Romo continues to progress into one of the best looking quarterbacks in the NFL today and a running game led by Marion Barber and backed up by Felix Jones looks even better than last year's rush attack. While not facing an elite team, the Cowboys soundly defeated a team some thought might unseat the Pittsburgh Steelers as AFC North Champions this year. (Suite101.com)
FANTASY CLICKS: Revelations from Week 1 of NFL season Sep 9, 2008
While Turner (formerly LaDainian Tomlinson's understudy in San Diego) is the real deal and could easily challenge , Marion Barber or Westbrook for the NFC rushing title, the Lions' lack of aggression and/or tackling prowess may have skewed his record-setting numbers a bit ... Marion Barber (101 total yards, 2 TDs -- correct. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Brady injures knee in Patriots win, maybe out for the year Sep 9, 2008
Terrell Owens caught a 35-yard touchdown pass, Tony Romo picked apart Clevelands secondary, and Marion Barber scored on a pair of 1-yard runs for the Cowboys. With Romo completing 24 of 32 passes for 320 yards, Dallas offense controlled the clock and strung together four long touchdown drives at Cleveland. (Altus Times, OK)
Don Gutteridge: Oldest Cardinal Dies at 96 Sep 9, 2008
The Cardinals, led by Harry Brecheen, Harry Walker, Enos Slaughter and Marty Marion won the Series four games to three. But, to show how different this era was, 1946 was the first time ever that the BoSox lost a World Series. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Defense rescues Pats when Brady goes down Sep 9, 2008
Cowboys 28, Browns 10: Terrell Owens caught a 35-yard touchdown pass, Tony Romo effortlessly picked apart Cleveland s secondary, and Marion Barber scored on a pair of 1-yard runs. Coming off a 13-win season which ended with a bitterly disappointing playoff loss at home to the Giants, the Cowboys lived up to all their preseason hype with a solid all-around performance. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Cleveland Browns lose opener to Dallas Cowboys, 28-10 Sep 8, 2008
Marion Barber scored twice on the ground and rookie Felix Jones once on an embarrassing 11-yard rumble between the tackles. CONTINUED 1. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Something was missing. . . Oh, yeah. Defense Sep 8, 2008
Marion Barber ran 11 times for 64 yards in Sunday's first half. A 5. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
NFL Today, Week 1 Sep 8, 2008
Cowboys RB Marion Barber was taken to the locker room with bruised ribs in the second half of Dallas' 28-10 win over the Browns. MORE DEBUTS. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Patriots lose Brady in opener Sep 8, 2008
Cowboys 28, Browns 10: At Cleveland, Terrell Owens caught a 35-yard touchdown pass, Tony Romo effortlessly picked apart Cleveland's secondary, and Marion Barber scored on a pair of 1-yard runs. Cardinals 23, 49ers 13: At San Francisco, Kurt Warner passed for 197 yards and led three monotonously effective drives in the second half. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The NFL, Week 1: Cowboy bravado, and more Sep 8, 2008
But they still have the weapons that got them to 13-3 in the regular season: a solid defense, Tony Romo, Marion Barber, and the aforementioned T.O. Not to mention the rehabilitated (we hope) Adam Jones and Tank Johnson. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
NFL: Favre, Jets Get Week 1 Win Sep 8, 2008
Cowboys RB Marion Barber was taken to the locker room with bruised ribs in the second half. Cowboys cornerback/punt returner Adam "Pacman" Jones was called for interference in the end zone to set up Cleveland's only TD.. (Click2Houston, TX)
Bolt Beats Elements And Powell Sep 6, 2008
COURTS: Sprinter Marion Jones was released from federal prison after completing most of her six-month sentence for lying about her steroid use. Jones left a halfway house in San Antonio at 8 a.m. She will remain on probation. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
WPI Fantasy League Draft Special Sep 5, 2008
RB: Clinton Portis, Marion Barber, Brandon Jacobs, Edgerrin James, Chris Perry. WR: Braylon Edwards, Brandon Marshall, Santonio Holmes, Santana Moss. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Clicks: Rookie QBs rarely produce in openers Sep 4, 2008
Marion Barber vs. Cleveland 6. Brandon Jacobs vs. Washington 7. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Falcons won't be as bad as you think Sep 3, 2008
Mike Smith hire makes one think of the Marion Campbell, Dan Henning days. They ll get 4 wins because of KC, the Panthers, the Rams and they ll slip up and beat somebody there not suppose to, happens in the NFL. There is some talent, but that talent will grow bored and complacent with the lack of support from the locals and being totally ignored on the national stage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Analysis: Enthusiasm a mile high at Invesco Aug 29, 2008
One a displaced manufacturing worker from Marion, Ind. named Barney Smith said to laughter that he wanted a president who "puts Barney Smith before Smith Barney.". (USA Today)
Iowa gains another in-state recruit Aug 25, 2008
He joins Toledo, Ohio, running back Brad Rogers, Mount Pleasant receiver Jordan Cotton, Marion lineman Drew Clark and Cedar Rapids Washington receiver Keenan Davis. User Comments - No comments posted. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Hill begins book tour Thursday Aug 21, 2008
Published: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 11:04 AM CDT Durant resident Marion Moore Hill has loved mysteries ever since she was a child, and now shes made mystery writing her profession. Before becoming an author, Hill was a legal secretary, a newspaper reporter, copywriter for an advertising firm and an English and journalism teacher. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
The Fantasy Man Aug 21, 2008
If you pick sixth, you have worse luck than the poor woman who will get paired with Warren Sapp on "Dancing With the Stars." You could go with Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Clinton Portis or Marion Barber here. Brady and Moss had unbelievable seasons last year and that's what you would be paying for if you took them this high. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
FANTASY CLICKS: Average draft positions; preseason views Aug 12, 2008
Jay Clemons: Monday Fantasy Clicks - SI.com - Fantasy. Posted: Sunday August 10, 2008 11:18PM; Updated: Monday August 11, 2008 2:03PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Baylor jumps to top of Wall's list Aug 3, 2008
In addition, 6-5 guard Sean Wood of Marion, Ind. is playing extremely well, Gibbons said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
• More State/National Stories • Aug 2, 2008
FRANCIS MARION Named Sharif Chambliss men s assistant basketball coach. GENESEO STATE Named Jessica Seren women s field hockey coach and Jen Salmon women s volleyball coach. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Summer report cards Jul 31, 2008
With WR Terrell Owens, RB Marion Barber III, LT Flozell Adams, CB Terence Newman and S Ken Hamlin receiving new deals and rookie RB Felix Jones and CB Mike Jenkins providing playmaking ability and depth, it's little wonder the Cowboys are thinking Super Bowl. DETROIT LIONS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Baseball stadium plans revealed Jul 30, 2008
bloomingtonfan wrote on Jul 29, 2008 9:25 PM:" Looks like a great design. I saw Marion, IL's stadium last week. It was outstanding, and this one looks to be better yet. Players claim to like playing on the field turf. It will take me a while to get use to there being no dirt on the infield base paths, but I can see the practical benefit especially for a multi-use filed. ". Charlemagne wrote on Jul 29, 2008 8:26 PM:" Looks good, the only thing I dont like is the artifical turf ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fellow pilots' birthday bash for Lindner provides memorable moments at L-Bird Convention Jul 29, 2008
We come here to work and learn, said another Stearman pilot, Tonya Hodson of Marion, Kansas. Keokuk is a great place to come to. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Jones still sharing, for now Jul 27, 2008
Jones thought he was done sharing when he left Dallas, where Marion Barber is now the lone running star, to sign a four-year contract with Seattle worth almost 12 million in March. Then in April the Seahawks released Shaun Alexander, further clearing Jones path back to stardom. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Kleinsteiber wants Dan Patch legacy to live on Jul 26, 2008
Dan Patch's owner, Marion Willis Savage, died about 32 hours after the death of Dan Patch ... renamed in 1904 for Dan Patch owner Marion Willis Savage, embraces their connection with Dan Patch's legacy. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
More malice at palace; now it involves women Jul 23, 2008
Doug Logan, the new leader at USA Track & Field, sent a letter to President Bush asking him to deny Marion Jones' request to commute her six-month prison sentence for lying to federal agents about her use of performance-enhancing drugs and a check-fraud scam. Riccardo Ricco, a two-stage winner of the Tour de France before being expelled for testing positive for the blood-booster EPO, was caught because of a marker inserted by the drug-maker, officials said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
What the Heck? Racing the open sea Jul 21, 2008
"I've lived with this memory for 30 years," says Marion Lyman-Mersereau. A Punahou teacher, Lyman-Mersereau is also skilled on the water, just last weekend leading a crew to victory in the Kaupiko Regatta. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
