The Sporting News articles from October 2003

The Sporting News archives from October 2003

Here comes Mighty Michaels.(Remote Patrol)(television sportscaster Al Michaels on ABC)(Column)
October 6, 2003... So, ABC persuaded Al Michaels to be Voice of the NBA. This ensures a successful makeover--nay, mulligan--with billions of fans flocking back, resurrecting Nielsens from NBC's halcyon days of Michael Jordan. Do you believe in miracles? I'm...

Vital stats.(Static)(two sporstcasters included on list of most-hated television personalities)(Brief Article)
October 6, 2003... Vital stats: Two sports talking heads are on FHM's list of the 50 most-hated TV characters in history. Bryant Gumbel ranks 14th; Stuart Scott is No. 30.

Fantasy 911.(SportingNews.com)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... Does your fantasy football team rival the Arizona Cardinals in terms of greatness? Avert any emergencies by signing up for Sporting News Fantasy Source Football and get all the information you'll need to turn things around--expert analysis,...

Football central.(SportingNews Radio)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... Get ready for all the weekend's football action with Scott Wetzel, who every Saturday and Sunday previews the best games on the college and NFL schedules. Tune in to the Scott Wetzel Show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ET Saturday and 9 a.m.-noon Sundays, and...

Hoop it up.(SportingNews Books)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... Crazy about high school basketball or college recruiting? Then you need High School Hoops, a guide to the nation's best high school players and teams from the experts at SchoolSports and the SPORTING NEWS. Get it at www.sportingnews....

To know list: 9 quality starts--who knows what's going on in our bullpen.(Know It All)
October 20, 2003... (1) SEAN DEVENEY'S NBA PICKS AND PANS Let the LeBron-a-thon begin The start of the NBA season keeps creeping ever earlier--this year, the league tips off on October 28--which means the regular season will span seven months....

Bob Hille's starting 5.(Know It All)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... (1) The World Series. FOX was hoping for a ratings bonanza of the haves vs. the have-nots, which is the luxury of broadcasting the NFL and baseball. (2) The Pro Football Hall of Fame. John Elway is nominated. Good thing to know...

A Giant makeover.(Caught On The Fly)
October 20, 2003... When Dusty Baker blew off to the Windy City, Felipe Alou was the perfect replacement. He had just the right touch--well, in the regular season--for a win-now, veteran team. But now that G.M. Brian Sabean's talking about slashing the budget,...

On air.(Know It All)
October 20, 2003... from the Century 21 Studios Roger Lodge says: "The best offseason move was Gary Payton to the Lakers. He brings the enthusiasm and desire they lacked in 2002-03." T.J. Shanoff ...

Rising to the occasion.(My Turn)
October 20, 2003... As the World Series unfolds over the next few days, we're guaranteed two things: Some unexpected player will burst out with a memorable performance, and the constant pressure will make one or two players fail miserably. Most players will...

Your turn.(Know It All)(Letter to the Editor)
October 20, 2003... * Why isn't Quincy Wilson of West Virginia getting any publicity? I look at his build, running style and demeanor, and all I can think is Emmitt Smith. Forget Maurice Clarett. Wilson is the real deal. Jeremy Diamond, Livingston, N.J. ...

Thrown to the Wolves.(Craig Kilborn Goes Camping)
October 20, 2003... Flip Saunders invited me to training camp about a month ago. I trained by playing halfcourt at Garry Shandling's house. Things were going great. I regularly decimated Ali G. with my lump hook and took several charges from an aggressive David...

Who's better, Shaq or Duncan?(Counterpoints)
October 20, 2003... SHAQ Shaquille O'Neal may be overweight and an underachiever, but so what? Ask anyone in the know--as we have dozens of times--which player they'd most want on their team, and 99.9 percent will tell you they'll take the big fella. Even...

City of big expectations: it's time for Chicago to love a winner; the Cubs are about to become perennial pennant contenders.(Baseball Playoffs)
October 20, 2003... The lovable losers are dead. Dusty Baker killed them. Baker is a larger-than-life presence on a team that too often has come up small. Players rave about him; ex-players rave about him; general manager Jim Hendry raves about him. ...

Walking away with dignity.(Baseball Playoffs)
October 20, 2003... Now Roger Clemens is going to retire? Now, when he's finally winning a 20year battle with his emotions? Now, when bedlam is erupting around him, and he's the only sane guy in the room? Don't do it, Rog. Pitch for the U.S. Olympic team next...

Life on the edge: what a feeling.(Closer)
October 20, 2003... As an older player, I'm privileged to experience this side of the big leagues for the first time. There is nothing like coming to the park and knowing if you lose, your season is over. All the friendship and good times and "Cowboy Up" are out...

Remember 1918? We were there.(Baseball Playoffs)
October 20, 2003... A long memory is not necessary to know the Marlins' history in the World Series, but remembering the Cubs' appearances in the Fall Classic is another story. Go back far enough, though, and you'll find the Cubs have been involved in some of the...

The Aebischer report: we break down the game of new Avalanche No. 1 David Aebischer to see if the replacement for the greatest goaltender of the modern era has the goods.(NHL)
October 20, 2003... Anybody who professes to know if goaltender David Aebischer is good enough to help the Avalanche win a Stanley Cup has soothsaying ability that should be used on matters more important than hockey. Sure, we can break down Aebischer's game and...

Bringing it: record-setting Brian Mitchell is the best return man ever because of his linebacker's mentality, his dedication to his craft--and because he's so damn smart.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... Let's establish this from the start: Brian Mitchell is the craziest man in football. There's no other explanation for why he has willingly--no, eagerly--stood under punts and kickoffs for 14 years now. And for why he has accepted as part of the...

Better sooner than never: two ACL injuries--one on each knee--cost Oklahoma quarterback Jason White most of two seasons. How healthy and at the helm of a surprisingly potent offense, he's making up for lost time.(College Football)
October 20, 2003... In the dorm of destitution, Jason White was No. 3 on the pity list. At the top of the list was roommate Michael Thompson, the one-time rising star cornerback for Oklahoma who was battling back from a horrific car accident that left him with...

Show stoppers?(College Football)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... So, Oklahoma looks unbeatable, huh? We're not disagreeing, but we'll just show you who can beat them--and who really doesn't have a chance despite what you might think. Can do In the regular season: Oklahoma State. The 'Pokes, who have...

Built to bash: the Lakers didn't just add on; their new guest quarters--Karl Malone and Gary Payton--are as swank as the main house. Now they're really livin' large.(NBA preview: under construction)
October 20, 2003... Karl Malone still is not quite sure what is going on. How did he wind up here, in a humid gym on the campus of the University of Hawaii, anyway? What's he doing with a and purple uniform and No. 11 on his back? Why is he spending his time...

Early to rise: we know LeBron James is healthy and wealthy, but he's also wise. He won't be overwhelmed by expectations, which is why he's expected to make an immediate impact on the Cavaliers--and the league.(NBA preview: ultimate tool)
October 20, 2003... The expectations for LeBron James are great he may never live up to them. The Cavaliers could double their 17 victories from last season and James could average 15 points, five rebounds and five assists and still find himself being criticized....

Extreme makeover: tired of first-round playoff exits, the Timberwolves have nipped and tucked Kevin Garnett's supporting cast into the shape of a conference title contender.(NBA preview: assembling a supporting cast)
October 20, 2003... Sam Cassell has this vision of the way this season ought to be--no, the way this season will be--for the Timberwolves. Cassell will be at the controls, of course--in his vision, he's always at the controls--and Latrell Sprewell makes up the...

Good coaching changes? Brown, no; Van Gundy, no. Try 'Pinky' Floyd.(Straight Shooting)
October 20, 2003... As usual, the NBA experienced a madcap summer of hirings and firings, trades and free-agent movement, as well as the requisite arrests. Let's start by weighing in on the 10 coaching changes. In recent years, the Clippers have fielded an...

NBA Preview.
October 20, 2003... Los Angeles LAKERS 1 POWER POLL RANKING RENOVATIONS: There's no place for subtlety in Hollywood, and the Lakers' offseason changes were anything but subtle. Armed with only $6.5 million in cap space and backed by the support of C...

How to keep Dante out of your garden.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... The ball sails through the autumn air and lands in the arms of Dante Hall. Time, it seems, is frozen. Several Packers defenders most certainly are, as the Chiefs' most valuable player fields the ball near the left sideline, then finds a...

Wanted: a few more gifted offensive minds.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... I hear it all the time: Where are all the great NFL quarterbacks? A better question, in my mind: Where are all the great offensive coaches? The league has enough talented passers. What's hard to find is a coach who knows what to do with...

Scout's views: observations and opinions from two NFL pro scouts, one from each conference.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... Losing Mike Alstott is a big blow for the Bucs. Since the beginning of last season, he had accounted for 11 of their 12 rushing touchdowns. His impact is huge in the second half of games because of the way that team is built. It's built around...

Week 7 matchup.(NFL)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... by The War Room Randy Moss WR, Vikings vs. Lenny Walls CB, Broncos Although Walls is a first-year starter, he has a better chance of limiting Moss' production than almost any other cornerback because of his size and Denver's...

League leaders.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... RUSHING Atts. Yds. Avg. TDs. J. Lewis, Bal. 115 742 6.5 5 Green, G.B. 131 699 5.3 8 Davis, Car. 121 641 5.3 3 Holmes, K.C. 123 564...

TSN scoreboard.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... TSN SCOREBOARD NFC EAST DAL WAS NYG PHI W-L 4-2 3-3 2-3 2-3 Pct. .800 .500 ...

Fearless forecast.(NFL)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... 1 p.m. ET: Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants. Both defenses should shut down the running game, so this game will come down to which quarterback makes more clutch plays. Donovan McNabb will find open receivers underneath, and his running ability will...

Saints should lean heavily on Deuce.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... Deuce McAllister calls himself the "Sleeping Giant." He doesn't get much recognition, mainly because his team has fallen so far off the radar. But McAllister has been playing big, and if the Saints start winning, people will notice. New...

Offensive tackles.(Draft Watch)
October 20, 2003... * Denotes underclassman 1. Robert Gallery, 6-6, 320, Iowa. An elite blocking prospect in the same class as Orlando Pace and Walter Jones. Has size, athleticism, quick feet, intelligence and intangibles. Plays with power. Has a great...

AFC East.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... BUFFALO BILLS RISING STAR: LE Ryan Denney has shown tremendous growth in his second year. He's a good athlete with improved quickness, range and the ability to chase down the play. He uses his hands well to get off blocks and he is doing a...

AFC North.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... BALTIMORE RAVENS THE OTHER GUY: ILB Ed Hartwell has developed into one of the team's most consistent players. He shares the inside with Ray Lewis but doesn't get nearly as much publicity. Hartwell was drafted as an undersized linebacker...

AFC South.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... HOUSTON TEXANS MAKING A MOVE: Rookie Domanick Davis continues to make his case for being the team's primary running back. He has been used mostly as a third-down back and when the Texans use three receivers, but his involvement in the...

AFC West.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... DENVER BRONCOS BACKING IT UP: During training camp, IT Ephraim Salaam said he was going to be a better player in his second season with Denver. Salaam has backed up his words. Despite a painful knee condition that required arthroscopic...

NFC East.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... DALLAS COWBOYS NEW DEFENSIVE RECIPE: The Cowboys, trying to generate more pass rush, are experimenting again with moving LE Greg Ellis to right end or even tackle in some passing situations. On those occasions, RE Ebenezer Ekuban moves to...

NFC North.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... CHICAGO BEARS SMOOTH OPERATOR: Rookie CB Charles Tillman (6-1, 196), who has moved into the starting lineup, is a smooth athlete with great size and speed. He can handle the big receivers the team faces in the NFC North and is fast enough...

NFC South.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... ATLANTA FALCONS LEFT OF CENTER: Todd McClure makes the right calls, but no center can keep other players from committing penalties. Mental mistakes are hurting the offensive line, particularly on the left side. LT Bob Whitfield is...

NFC West.(NFL)
October 20, 2003... SLIPPERY HANDS: This team could win games if it could take care of the football. The Cardinals are minus-14 in turnover ratio this season, the main reason they are 1-5. And many of the turnovers are deadly; three have been returned for...

The future has changed.(NHL)
October 20, 2003... Dan Snyder is gone, and Dany Heatley's life has changed forever. In an instant, hockey is irrelevant. The goal of making the playoffs is now far from sight and further from the thoughts of a bunch of Thrashers teammates whose hearts are heavy...

This mac is big at Ganassi.(NASCAR)
October 20, 2003... No one said it was going to be easy, even for motorsports mogul Chip Ganassi. But if a psychic would have predicted that Ganassi's start-up team with Jamie McMurray would be the organization's headliner in 2003, people would have called...

Somebody has to win it: despite a less-than-stellar season, Coy Gibbs is likely to walk away with Busch Series rookie honors. After that, he might walk away.(NASCAR)
October 20, 2003... Most stock car drivers would be thrilled to win a rookie of the year title in any division. That's not the case with Coy Gibbs, 30, the odds-on favorite for that honor in the Busch Series. Barring a catastrophe in the final five races,...

A lineup of difference-makers.(College Football)
October 20, 2003... So we talked about this idea, the boss and I. And because I live for this stuff, and he lives for iced frappuccino when it's 10 below, I came to this conclusion: I'll take Colorado State quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt and a lineup of my...

TSN Power Poll.(College Football)
October 20, 2003... TSN POWER POLL The TSN Power Poll is determined by TSN writers and editors. Rk. Team (last week) W-L Last week 1. Oklahoma (1) 6-0 W, 65-13 vs. Texas 2. Miami (2) 6-0 W, 22-14 at...

The bottom five.(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... 5. Robert Reynolds. Or did he simply misunderstand Ohio State's coaches when they told their defense to go for the throat? 4. Golden Oh-fers. It doesn't matter how many in a row Minnesota has lost to Michigan--that was one incredible choke....

RB Julius Jones, Notre Dame.(Player of the Week)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... Jones benefited greatly from the the Irish's settling on a power running game to get their struggling offense going. He ran 24 times for a school-record 262 yards and scored two touchdowns as Notre Dame knocked off Pittsburgh, 20-14. (S)...

Hayes' six picks.(College Football)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... Nebraska 23, Texas A&M 13. Huskers won't need a passing game against A&M's shoddy defense. Virginia 24, Florida State 20. QB Matt Schaub's accuracy will be too much for the Seminoles' shaky confidence. Ohio State 14, Iowa 10, A close...

As undefeateds fall, blemished teams get a chance.(College Football)
October 20, 2003... The national championship picture has not been this clear this early since the BCS began in 1998. Every other year, there have been at least six undefeated BCS teams at this point. This season, there are just three--Oklahoma, Miami and Virginia...

Another successful failure.(Baseball)
October 20, 2003... Braves general manager John Schuerholz is delivering another impassioned eulogy, the same one he recites almost every October. You're tired of hearing it. I'm tired of hearing it. But, as usual, every word makes sense. Schuerholz won't...

A.L. reports.(Baseball)
October 20, 2003... ANAHEIM ANGELS Owner Arte Moreno is said to be eager to land a Hispanic star to appeal to southern California's sizable Hispanic population. The latest talk is that Moreno covets Rangers SS Alex Rodriguez. An Angels source says it's...

N.L. reports.(Baseball)
October 20, 2003... ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS The team finished 10th in the N.L. in runs, leading to the reassignment of hitting coach Dwayne Murphy. In addition, first base coach Robin Yount was moved to the bench, where his ability to dissect a game will be...

Kansas State prefers soft serve.(College Basketball)
October 20, 2003... The schedule Kansas State will play this season is so soft, you could spread it on your morning bagel. The Wildcats will face every hyphenated institution short of Colgate-Palmolive. Now, if the corner of this page weren't tinted orange and the...

Fantasy source.(Fantasy)
October 20, 2003... PLAY ACTION by BRENDAN ROBERTS Musings and tips as we watch Falcons quarterback Michael Vick dust off that Superman cape. (He'll need it.) * Fantasy players were up in arms regarding Buccaneers receiver Keenan McCardell's 57-yard...

Matchup heaven & hell.(Fantasy)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... Favorable and unfavorable matchups for Week 7. HEAVEN Cowboys QB Quincy Carter vs. Lions. Detroit's secondary has been overmatched all year, and Dallas relentlessly will throw three quality receivers at it. Browns RB William Green...

This FALL, another CLASSIC.
October 20, 2003... The World Series is hot dogs and Cracker Jack. It's stars and stripes and "God Bless America." It's little boys and girls with dreams. It's in the dreams of old folks who keep a glove nearby in case the grandkids want to play...

Don't miss the opening tip.(SportingNews.Com)(fantasy basketball )(Brief Article)
October 27, 2003... Think if you had LeBron James Tim Duncan or Shaquille O'Neal as the centerpiece of your team, you could win it all? Then put your skills to the test by playing one of TSN's fantasy basketball games. Be sure to sign up before the season tips off...

The inside edge.(SportingNews Radio)(Troy Aikman Show)(Brief Article)
October 27, 2003... Super Bowl champion Troy Aikman and co-host Bruce Murray break down the weekend's top NFL matchups with game analysis, strategy and interviews with the biggest names in football. Tune in for Aikman's perspective on hot news topics. The Troy...

Get in the game.(SportingNews Books)(College Basketball preview)(Brief Article)
October 27, 2003... Which team will rule college hoops this season? Get the inside scoop on the teams to watch, the players who will make the biggest splash and more in our College Basketball preview. You can order online at www.sportingnews.com/...

To know list: 7 non-clues in sports' latest steroid scandal.(Know It All)
October 27, 2003... 1 MATT HAYES' COLLEGE FOOTBALL DO-OVER A re-preview reprieve. It's shameless, and I know it, but I've found a way to get Auburn, TSN's preseason No. 1, back into the thick of things--as the facilitator of an SEC rival's national title...

The colt no longer is a workhouse.(Caught On The Fly)
October 27, 2003... The best player in the NFL--sorry, Dante Hall; sorry, Steve McNair--has been Peyton Manning. But somewhere, some time--say, January--the Colts are going to need more than Manning playing pitch and catch with Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne....

Bob Hillles starting 5.(Know It All)(sports)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
October 27, 2003... 1 The Fall Classic Now we know how important that home-field thing was at the All-Star Game: It was the only way Chicago could affect the Word Series. 2 The NFL trading deadline. It passed with zero effect, which, come to think...

On air.(Know It All)(opinions of radio sportscaster)(Illustration)
October 27, 2003... ON AIR from the Century 21 Studios Scott Wetzel says: "Alex Rodriguez is as good as a free agent. Texas would give this guy and his $25 million salary away for nothing." Bill...

MLB Awards 2003.(Know It All)
October 27, 2003... PLAYER OF THE YEAR Albert Pujols ST. LOUIS CARDINALS The first of his kind by Joe Strauss The sound, explosive as a cannon shot and persistent as a monsoon, gives him away. By now, teammates don't even have to be watching to know...

No playing favorites.(My Turn)(sportscaster)
October 27, 2003... Let this be the final word in the age-old argument over network announcers' rooting for a particular team in the "big game." Ever since the beginning of time, or at least since networks sent national announcers to do playoff games, the common...

Your turn.(Know It All)(opinions about current sports news)(Brief Article)
October 27, 2003... * Leave that Cubs fan alone! He did not lean over and interfere with Moises Alou, He made a split-second decision any other fan would have made, Fact is, he didn't then walk the batter. He didn't give up base hit after base hit. He also didn't...

A different school of fish: the Marlins are using a small-ball style to overcome baseball's prevailing current of home runs.(The World Series)(Florida Marlins)
October 27, 2003... Juan Pierre slaps a single past a drawn-in infield, knocking in one run and maybe another. Glancing right, Yankees third baseman Aaron Boone sees Pierre make a wide, aggressive turn. Glancing left, he sees Juan Encarnacion race past him heading...

Anatomy of a Game 7.(Closer)(New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game)
October 27, 2003... In our particular case, Game 7 came about because we did not win Game 5 home. We lost Game 5 to go down, 3-2, with the series going to New York. I guess there was just too much Mariano Rivera. He had two 2-inning saves, then the win in that...

Heartbreak city: Chicago or Boston?(The World Series)(Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox)(Brief Article)
October 27, 2003... The Cubs and Red Sox self-destructed in remarkably similar fashion, But which suffered the greater heartache? HOW CLOSE DID THEY COME? Cubs. They blew a 3-1 NLCS lead to the Marlins despite having their rotation lined up just right and...

What will Brown do to you? New Pistons coach Larry Brown specializes in turning around weak teams; Detroit can't wait to find out what effect his attention to detail will have on a winner.(NBA)
October 27, 2003... The notion amused Eric Snow. "What, do you think Larry Brown's going to change?" asks Snow, a proud graduate of the Brown school of basketball. "No, he is who he is. His personnel may change. His situation may change. But he only coaches...

Working the plan: because race strategy is the driving force in Winston Cup, teams map out every move--from qualifying to final fuel stops--before they hit the track.(See A Different Game)
October 27, 2003... Looking for the key members of Chip Ganassi Racing 45 minutes before the race day drivers' meeting? You'll find them in Sterling Marlin's hauler, discussing race strategy. Those not in this prestigious circle never step inside that space--not...

Controlled fury: Ray Lewis is the NFL's toughest player because of his unrelenting determination to break every opponent's will and his love for pain--both what he inflicts and what he absorbs.
October 27, 2003... When the NFL's toughest man tackles a running back, he never tries to duck his head. He wants to look him square in the eyes; he wants to see the results of the pain and intimidation he is inflicting; he wants to hear that quick expulsion of...

Our predictions...take two: so what if Auburn didn't work out? We'll stick with the other half of our preseason Sugar Bowl pairing to win it all.(College Football)
October 27, 2003... Think your team has had it tough the first half of the season? Consider this: Months of planning, pouring over statistics and trends and analyzing minutia came down to one, simple what-the-heck statement--we'll pick Auburn. Thirty minutes into...

Conference call.(College Football)
October 27, 2003... Texas A&M After losses to Pittsburgh and Texas Tech, Texas A&M's season looked lifeless. Though the Aggies might not be a threat to win the Big 12 championship after those disappointments, -things could get better considering coach...

This week's spotlight: potential spoilers.(college football )(Brief Article)
October 27, 2003... Penn State. This young team has taken its lumps. But watch out. QB Michael Robinson will continue to improve, and the defense will buck up as it gains experience. That means Ohio State (November 1) and Michigan State (November 22) are on upset...

TSN power poll.(college football)(Illustration)
October 27, 2003... TSN POWER POLL TSN Power Poll is determined by TSN writers and editors. Rk Team (last week) W-L Last week 1. Oklahoma (1) 7-0 W, 34-13 vs. Missouri 2. Miami (2) 7-0 W,...

The bottom five.(college football)(Brief Article)
October 27, 2003... 5. Hog heaven. Who knew Fayetteville would become the place to be for any team desperately seeking vic-to-ree? 4. B.J. Symons. What Kind of a sissy throws for only 552 yards and five TDs when his team clearly needs a good 580 and six? ...

B.J. Symons: QB, Texas Tech.(Player of the month)(Brief Article)
October 27, 2003... Back in August, B.J. Symons heard the whispers--the ones about him not being able to fill the shoes of Kliff Kingsbury, who put up huge numbers at quarterback for Texas Tech. But seven games, 3,506 yards and 32 touchdowns later, Symons not only...

RB Carnell Williams, Auburn.(Player of the Week)(Brief Article)
October 27, 2003... RB Carnell Williams, Auburn. On a big day for the Tigers' ground attack, Williams' play stood out. He collected 161 of Auburn's 405 rushing yards and set a school record with six rushing TDs in a 45-13 win over Mississippi State. Hear...

Heisman watch.(Heisman Trophy candidates)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
October 27, 2003... 1. QB Jason White, Oklahoma. Big numbers an a top-ranked team? An easy choice. 2. RB Kevin Jones, Virginia Tech. Must produce in Tech's looming big games. 3. WR Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh. Needs breakout games against Miami and...

Hayes' six picks.(college football)(Brief Article)
October 27, 2003... Tennessee 20, Alabama 17. Vols get their running game back; thin Tide front seven eventually wears down. Auburn 23, LSU 16. Aubie's defense is too much for one-dimensional LSU offense. Oklahoma 45, Colorado 21. The Buffs can't cover;...