Okruch hired as Western's new defensive coordinatorFormer Colorado coordinator ready to join Western's team
Former University of Colorado defensive coordinator Vince Okruch (pronounced Oh-crew) has accepted an offer to become the defensive coordinator at Western Illinois University, according to head coach Don Patterson.
"I am both honored and excited by the opportunity Coach Patterson and Western have extended to me,"Okruch said.…
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Martin finishes seventh at U.S. Olympic trials
Western Illinois University sophomore track and field standout Aubrey Martin finished seventh in the shot put at the 2004 USA Olympic Track and Field Trials at Alex G. Spanos Sports Complex.
"I'm really pleased with my performance," said Martin. "I was really excited to make the finals, and it's great to know that I came in ranked 14th and finished seventh.…
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Past tells us St. Louis Cardinals have what it takes to go all the way
It's been 22 years since the St. Louis Cardinals hoisted the World Series trophy, and if this year's team is at all like the 1982 Cardinals and everyone stays healthy, it could be a very sweet October in St. Louis.
"Whiteyball," in the 1980's, was arguably the most exciting Cardinal baseball to watch because they had the speed to steal and take the extra base.…
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Shaq promises Heat championship
MIAMI (KRT) -Miami Heat President Pat Riley said he could finally cross off the top item on his lifetime to-do list: Find Shaquille.
Six days after acquiring 11-time All-Star center Shaquille O'Neal from the Lakers in a blockbuster trade for Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Grant and a future first-round draft pick, the Heat and Miami literally rolled out the red carpet to welcome this larger-than-life sports icon.…
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The Closing Minutes
SPORTSBRIEF Western Illinois to Open Women's Basketball Season at Nebraska in Preseason WNIT The Western Illinois University women's basketball team will open the 2004-05 season Nov. 12 at Nebraska in the first round of the Preseason Women's National Invitational Tournament, according to the bracket released July 15.…
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