| Weber sees Illini need for scoring
By now you should be ready for the 2007-08 men's collegiate basketball season that began recently with exhibition games that left this observer wondering if any upsets would cause reference to football and Appalachian State's defeat of Michigan.For the University of Illinois, the preseason foes were Quincy and Kentucky Wesleyan, members of the Great Lakes Valley Conference of the NCAA Division II level.But on Sunday, the University of Illinois opened its 2007-08 campaign against Northeastern U. of Boston, which posted a 13-19 overall record last season, including a 9-9 mark in the Colonial Athletic Association.Illinois, meanwhile, comes off a 23-12 season, including 9-7 in the Big Ten Conference, that was one of the strangest in school history as the result of six players missing a combined 58 games and 200 practices due to injury.Despite the injuries and using seven different starting lineups, Coach Bruce Weber led Illinois into the first round of the NCAA tournament (and a 54-52 loss to Virginia Tech in which the Illini were outscored 12-0 to end the game).The 23 wins marked the eighth consecutive season that the Illini posted 22 or more victories.
Big fish from a small port has Scots in sight
ESKIFJÖRDUR, population 972, is one of Iceland's major fishing towns inclusive of export harbour with direct sailing to Europe. It also markets a fine line in international footballers with ambitions of leading their country to the 2010 World Cup. One is Brondby's Stefan Gislason, another Eggert Jonsson of Hearts. The latter took his international bow aged 19 in Copenhagen's Parken Stadium last week, whilst back home the gathered residents in Eskifjördur's local tavern felt their Omega 3-filled hearts swell with pride. Two local boys in the same Iceland team was indeed cause to pour a Brennivin or two. .
USC gaining recruits from the state of Alabama
The state of Alabama continues to be fertile recruiting territory for South Carolina. Last week, DB Jarrett Burns (6-3, 186) of Huntsville committed to the Gamecocks after getting an official offer from recruiter Ron Cooper and head coach Steve Spurrier. "It was a comfort level," Burns said. "I talked to coach Cooper all the time. He showed me he could be there for me if I need something. That was a big thing to me." Burns is viewed as a big corner by the Gamecocks and had 79 tackles with one interception this season. "My advantage is my height," he said. "And I like to beat up the receiver. I like to come up and hit. And I roam the field well." Burns had an offer from Louisiana Tech and said he was getting strong interest from Clemson, Auburn, Alabama, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisville and Mississippi State.
CoD4, EE3, GoWPC, SupCom: FA Ship To Stores
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Empire Earth III, Gears of War PC and Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance have all shipped to U.S. stores today: �We�ve set out to create the most intense, visceral experience in Call of Duty 4,� said Infinity Ward Studio Head Grant Collier. �From the beginning, our team has been focused on pulling players into an unfolding, well-paced and relentless action experience that includes: fast-roping from attack helicopters in the dead of night; utilizing a camouflage Ghillie suit as you inch behind enemy lines; or being immersed in fun, competitive action in multiplayer that enables gamers to create classes, unlock new abilities and taunt opponents as they level up.� "The Empire Earth series is a multi-million unit selling franchise that has a growing appeal among strategy gamers and the third iteration of this popular PC game is truly giving players access to the entire globe," said Pascal Brochier, president, Global Retail for Vivendi Games.
Moms want alternatives to "bad" dolls
Moms are hunting through toy aisles for more wholesome-looking dolls, concerned that the scantily clad Bratz dolls with their Party Palaces and Magic Make-up Studios are sending their daughters the wrong message about how they should dress and act. .
JT Special Feature: Things you never knew about Tony Romo
Journal Times sports reporter Peter Jackel offers glove-like coverage of Racine County sports. Today he draws upon his years of experience to answer some of the toughest and most obscure questions about Tony Romo.Question: Several features written about Tony Romo claim that he never had a winning record in high school? Is that true?Answer: No it is not. While Burlington went 3-6 during Romo’s senior season in 1997, the Demons went 9-3 despite an 0-2 start in 1996 and advanced to the third round of the WIAA Division 2 playoffs. After never having played quarterback in high school prior to his junior season, Romo completed 126 of 193 passes (65.2 percent) for 1,863 yards, with 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.Question: What were the reasons for Burlington going 3-6 during Romo’s senior season? .
Empty Stockings
This Empty Stockings feature is printed every year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving to present the Wish and Need lists of Helena area nonprofit organizations that assist families and individuals in various ways throughout the year.It is heartwarming to see, year after year, your outpouring of love, time, gifts, donations and contributions to help these organizations and agencies help our neighbors in need. A pair of mittens, a basket of food, items such as pencils or a playground ball can make a difference.On behalf of the IR and the organizations who have sent us their lists, thank you � the individuals, families, groups, businesses, clubs � everyone in our community, for your warmhearted response to past Empty Stockings requests. Happy holidays!RMDC HEAD START200 South Cruse Ave.457-7308 .
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