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Tuesday, October 9, 2001
Sports

Connally, Madison may compete for starting post
By Kelly Morris
Skiff Staff

Offensive coordinator Mike Schultz has a problem on his hands — but he doesn’t mind it.
Sophomore Corey Connally, formerly the third string tailback, is coming off running a season team high 199 yards against Houston Sept. 29 in his first career start.
Schultz said because of that performance, Connally will compete with sophomore tailback Ricky Madison for the starting position.
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Tennis team takes two titles
By Quinten Boyd
Skiff Staff

The TCU women’s tennis team continued its solid play over the weekend, winning two titles at the Lady Seminole Classic held in Tallahassee, Fla.
This tournament and the TCU Invitational, which was held last month, are stepping stones to better things, head coach Roland Ingram said.
“Tournaments like these are individual, and it really gives the players a chance to improve,” Ingram said. “At this stage in the season, improving is better than winning.”
The Frogs ended the weekend by claiming two consolation titles.
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today in sports history

1997 — After 36 seasons, Dean Smith announced his retirement as basketball coach at the University of North Carolina. Smith left with a record of 879-255, including two national championships (1982, 1993) and 13 Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament titles. His former players include Michael Jordan, James Worthy, Vince Carter, Phil Ford, Billy Cunningham and Charlie Scott.

Frogs continue emphasis on scoring
By Dan Smith
Skiff Staff

The men’s soccer team has been outscored 12-1 in the past four matches.
In the Frogs first nine matches, they were shut out five times.
The shots are not making it into the net, making it difficult for the Frogs to win, said associate head coach Blake Amos.
“We just need to get one goal to give our offense momentum,” Amos said.
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Rams strong passing attack topples Lions
Associated Press

PONTIAC, Mich. — The St. Louis Rams thrive on the pass. The Detroit Lions die by it, which is one reason the Rams are unbeaten and the Lions are winless.
Kurt Warner threw three touchdown passes and Dre' Bly returned an interception of Ty Detmer 93 yards for a score Monday night as the Rams remained the NFL's only unbeaten team with a 35-0 victory over the Lions.
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