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Show C4 DAILY HERALD Tuesday April 2008 1, owners meeting 5 Barry Wilner ' - ber , "and I anticipate some-, this CBAthat the peoti ulum thing will happen just before hi would swing the wayf the the season or ill the fall." players.!, " I PAlM BEACH, Fla. The Because the 32 teams have , . While expressing his con1 NFL is almost as busy during so much debt through loans ? cerns about the leagi$e's eco- i. this early spring week as it is .they've already agreed to .J nomic situation, Goorlell also K to restructure the contract. staging a Super BowL , collectively reduce the debt by mentioned what some owners V.The league's agenda for the "We are doing a tremendous $30 million Goodell fears told him was "the best postsea" owners mfflHnfrs : their amount of analysis son in the history of footbalL" ability to pay spiraling includes discussing around the league 7 salaries could be compromised. The NFL's competition coms concerns about the Then again, who is negotiatmittee is investigating ways of agreement to under'collective bargainstand the true impact , ing those salaries with the play- strengthening the lead-uto of tiie deal Goodell ers? The 32 owners, of course. ing agreement in the playoffs and Super Bowl said. "One thoigwe are "It. is clearly between the light ef the slump- with a reseeding preposaL jng economy; And owners and the union at this The plan would give wildstarting to realize is a series of rules tHt it has swung con-- , point," Goodell added. "I think card teams a chance for a home MEETINGS slderably toward the the owners have analyzed this, game in the opening round of ; changes, including and have a very strong collec- the playoffs if theit .record is . allowing helmet players. We're doing ' ' communications our analysis to under-- tive view toward (his. better than a division winner . t js j $ on defense. And reseeding stand the ramifications of that. "When you shrink the mar--' ". Last year, the Giants would ; i of playoff qualifiers so that a the economy we have have hosted Tampa Bay instead gins, at some point in time trie team with a better ; wild-car- d how, that can really put a sigbecomes untenable. of visiting Florida in the NFC, agreement " ; record than a division winner nificant impact on clubs." We have to be very tautious and the Jaguars.would have could host a d been home against the Steelers GoodeU,said he will "abso-game. here, and the placers need to Commissioner Roger Goodell lutely" contact NFL Players recognize those risks and the v: instead of going y. Pittsburgh. made it clear Monday the CBA Association executive director tremendous costs. i'lfiH vj ' Both visitors won anyway has become a key point of dis- - i. Gene Upshaw before Novem- "We knew when we entered and, of course, the Giants wound THE ASSOCIATED cussion. Amid speculation team owners could opt out of thecur-.- : rent deal io November free-- , ing the way f$r a 2010 season ; without a salary cap Goodell ';' emphasized the potential need PRESS , : . , (fill p ' . : . . . r, first-roun- Scoreboard WEST REGIONAL Today BASEBALL LeW at Cower Hills, 3:30 p.m. West Jordan at Timpanogos, 3:30 RIctifieM at Delta, 3:30 Norm Sanpete at Carbon (2), 2:30 Park City at Wasatcti, 3 p.m. p.m. p.m. Manti at South Sevier, 3:30 p.m. Gunnison at North Sevier, 3:30 p.m. at Rowland Hall, 3:30 p.m. ALA Juab at Layton Christian, REGION 7 Provo Tooele at Tlmpvlew, at Payson, 4 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. p.m. 4 p .m. p.m. at Spanish Fork, 3:30 Timpanogos American fork at Letw, 3:30 p.m. Pleasant Grove at Lone FIRST TEAM 235, Beasley, Kansas State, freshman, Washington, 26.5 ppg, 12.4 rpg, 53.5 fg pet, 38.9 fg pet. .7 blocks (72 votes, 360 points) 250. Tyler Hansbrough, North Carolina. junior, Poplar Bluff, Mo., 23.0 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 54.0 fgpet, 81.7 ft pet (72, 360) DJ. Augustin, Texas, 180, sophomore, New Orleans. 19.8 ppg: 5.7 apa. 37.2 minutes (66 346) Kevin Love, UCLA, 260, freshman, Lake 7.1 ppg, 0.6 rag, 55.7 to. Oswego, Ore., pet (52, 318) Chris Memphis. 200. junior, Detroit, 17.2 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 55.1 fg pet, 44.9 fgpet (52, 309) fiael p.m. Peak, 3:30 p.m. REGION 7 Provo at Tlmpvlew, 7 p.m. SprfngiriHe at Orem, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL Carton at North Sanpete (2), 2:30 p.m. Park City at Wasatch, 3 p.m. South Sevier at Mar, 3:30 p.m. Gunnison at North Sevier, 3:30 p.m. at Rowland Hall, 3:30 REGION 4 Lone Peak at Timpanogos, ALA p.m. 4 p.m. LelH at Spanish Fork, 3:30 p.m. Pleasant Grove at American Fork, 3:30 7 Timpview at Orem, 4 p.m. , at Provo, 4 p.m. Payson Tooele at Sphngville, 4 p.m. SECOND TEAM p.m. Luke Harangody, Notre Dame, 251 , sophomore, Schererville, Ind., 20.8 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 51 .5 fg pet, 37.5 fg pet (9, 21 1 ) Shan Foster, VanrJerbitt, 205, senior, Kermer, La., 20.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 52.6 fg pet, 47.3 fgpet (7, 159) D J. White, Indiana, 251 senior, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 1 7.3 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 60.4 fg REGION College hoops pet, 1.7 blocks (2, 146) Stephen Curry, Davidson, more, Charlotte, N.C., 25.1 Men's NCAA tourney EAST REGIONAL ' ' Regional Championship At Chariotto Bobcats Arena, Charlotte, Saturday's result North Carolina 83, Louisville 73 raj N.C. THIRD TEAM REGIONAL .Regional Championship At Ford Field, Detroit Sunday's result.. Kansas 59, Davidson 57 1-o- a Derrick Rose, Memphis, 190, freshman, Chicago, 13.9 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 4.5 apg (4, 85) Chris Lofton, Tennessee, 200. senior, Maysvtlle, Ky., 16.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 39.8 pet, 83.5 ft pet (4, 82) Damn CoWson, UCLA, 165, junior, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., 15.2.ppg, 3.9 apg, 50.6 pet, 87.4 ft pet, 1 .9 steals (2, 80) Brook Lopez, Stanford, 260, sophomore, Regional Championship At Reliant Stadium, Houston Sunday's result 85, Texas 67 MIDWEST , 185. sophoppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.8 tipct, l steals apg, m.o (4,117) Roy Hlbbert, Georgetown, 278, senior, Adelphi, Md 13.6 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.9 apg. 60.1 fg pcL 2.3 blocks (1,86) SOUTH REGIONAL Memphis teams AP B0VS SOCCER Gunnison at Beaver, Mann at Richfield, 4 REGION 4 Fresno, Regional Championship Airways Center, Phoenix Saturday's result UCLA 76, Xavler 57 FINAL FOUR ' At The Alamodome San Antonio National Semifinals Saturday, April 5 vs. UCLA Memphis ) 407 p.m. North Carolina (36-vs. Kansas 40 minutes following National . Championship Monday, April 7 Semifinal winners . t Indianapolis, fl pet (4, 72) On this Continued from C2 teams competing in Region 7. Will it remain like that all season? Drake; Al Fisher, Kent State; Gary Forties, Massachusetts; J.R. GMdans, New Mexico; Jamont Gordon, Mississippi State. Mike Green, Butler; James Harden, Arizona State; Alex Harris, UC Santa Barbara; Andrew Hayles, Alabama State; Richard Hendrlx, Alabama; George Hill, tUPLM; Lester Hudson, Ty Lawson, North Courtney Lee, Western Kentucky; Tony Lee, Robert Morris. Eric Mavnor. O.J. Mayo, Southern Virginia Commonwealth; California; Drew Neitzei, Michigan State; GREENSBORO Regional Semifinals At Spokane Arena Spokane, Wash. Saturday's results Maryland 80, Vanderbilt 66 Stanford 72, Pittsburgh 53 Regional Uhampkmsmp At Spokane Arena Spokane, Wash. Monday's result Stanford 98, Maryland 87 McKay believes it's critical votes are required for passage. "Well never get in the busi- ness of telling people who to play drnot play,? McKay said. "We felt like we dont have many other options late in the season except to incenthdze." ' McKay and Titans coach Jeff Fisher, the other cc-- r chairman of the competition v 72-6- date 5 MWC W I SDSU UNLV 5 4 1 Utah 3 UNM BYU 3 3 2 0 TCU AFA 7 p.m. Regional Semifinals At New Orleans Arm Saturday's result North Carolina 78, Louisville 74 LSU 67, Oklahoma State 52 Regional Championship At New Orleans Arena Monday's result LSU 56, North Carolina 50 PCT GB 17 12 10 18 12 14 9 I 10 12 12 IO 15 12 15 Pts 234 227 201 188 182 .142 ALL GAMES W L PCT .833 2 .667 1 JNO 11 3 .500 2 3 .500 2 4 .333 3 5 .000 4.5 ' .643 .444 .538 .375 Today UNLV at Nevada leH New Mexico vs. Albugueroue Isotopes (ExhJ Rec. BYU at Southern Utah, 1 20-- 4 2 10-- 4 4 19-- 5 3 5 7 8 8 9 10 12 8 17-- 7 track season Cougars Continued from CI room last week after a long . sessioa So he gave a quick buzz on the cell phone, and quickly went out to meet her when it turned out she was in attendance. Usually one to stay well after practice officially ends, : whether it's to throw some passes with good pal Austin Collie or discuss the team with the constant media horde seeking his quotes, Hall apologized Monday four separate times in about 10 minutes for bailing. The throng of media waiting for him at the Indoor Practice Facility laughed easily when Hall expressed remorse. It was surely considered unnecessary. "I just got a little frustrated," said Hall who commented that he liked the media and the attention gave his dad something to read about him. "And the problem wasn't Austin. It was isal- - under way after O aready couple of big meets ' at Provo and in St. George. What are the best teams in the Valley this season? I WARNER: I would have to say Orem, but not by very much. I think the Tigers have the best depth and they have Mike McKeLL who won the 800 meters at Pine View Invitational ' Singles Men, Third Round Russia, def. 2 pM. ' LLOYD: Looking at the girls teams, I have trouble finding a team that will be able to dethrone Spanish Fork from the top spot. The Dons have talent, depth and ex- - s perience plus Natalie and ' Nachelle Stewart and that makes them very difficult to beat. Pm. 24-- 1 (4), def. Juan Monaco (18), Simon DementJeva (10), Russia, def. Sabine Usickl. Germany. Serena Williams (8), United States, def. Kaia Kanepl, Estonia, Vera Zvonareva (1 9), Russia, def. Al Suarvama. 7 (5), Japan, Transactions Casanova and OF Brady Clark from New Placed C Ramon Castro onthe retroactive to March 21. fjeslgnated RHP Brian Stokes for assignment Named Fernando Aquino director of market rjeveioprnent WASHINGTON NATIONALS Placed 0Flijah Dukes on the ISMtey DL Recalled RHP Chris' SchrorJerfromCttumbusflL).,- , American Association PENSAC0LA PELICANS Agreed to terms with INF Cesar Aranguren and RHP Joe Orgovan. Released RHP Noel Baca and RHP AnrJroW Edwards. SIOUX CTTY EXPLORERS Agreed to terms with C Chris Grossman. C Raul Orleans (PCL). DL, Basketball NBA MIAMI HEAT Signed G Blake Aheam and F contracts. Stephana Lasme to second Football NFL Awarded Miami 2008 sixth- - and compensatory draft picks. HOUSTON TEXJIS S CC. Brown and T Brandon MIAMI DOLPHINS Signed S Chris Crocker to a contract. OAKLAND RAIDERS Signed C John Wade. Canadian Football League BRITISH COLUMBIA LIONS Agreed to terms with Wally Buono, manager, on a contract extension. ORIOLES Agreed to INF Alex Cirrtron on a minor league BALTIMORE NHL terms with contract and assigned him to Norfolk (FL). National League Agreed to terms with INF Spiezk) on a minor league contract CINCINNATI REDS Placed RHP Matt Belisle and SS Alex Gonzalez on the 0L, ATLANTA BRAVES Scott reuoacDvc n) marcn , ano u uavto noes on the DL, retroactive to March 30. Designated LHP Mike Stanton and LHP Jon Coutlangus for assignment. Purchased the contracts of C Paul Bako, RHP Johnny Cueto, RHP Mike Lincoln, LHP Kent Mercker and OF Corey Patterson from Louisville (IL), LOS ANGELES DODGERS Purchased the contracts of INF Blake Dewltt from Jacksonville (SL) and INF Angel Chavez from Las Vegas (PCL). Placed INF Tony Abreu on the DL Designated RHP Eric Hull for assignment. MILWAUKEE BREWERS Claimed RHP Richie Gardner off waivers from Cincinnati and assigned him to Nashville (PCL). NEW YORK METS Puchased the contracts of a lot of little things." . Hall and Collie, two of the team's strongest personalities "Which is probably why we're such good friends," Hall said certainly made up against BYlTs young defense. After talking with quarter-,- , backs coach Brandon Doman last week, and offering a mea culpa to teammates, Hall picked apart his opposition with several nicely timed passes. In particular, Andrew George made a nice fingertip catch over the middle and Dennis Pitta leaped for a connection in the back of the end zone. Hall took the day more in stride. So did head coach Bronco MendenhalL who figured the offense was due for a quick response. "I think there would be something to worry about if they dont," Mendenhall said. "Spring (practices) should go back and forth. And any time one side has a better day the previous day, I hope the other side responds. I VALLEY : Hockey Baseball American League li f AH Press NFL t Surface hanOirtdoor Nfkolay Davydenko (4), Boielli, Italy, (5), 6 (5), China, Elena Monday The Tennis Center at Crendon Park Kay Biscsyns, Fla. Puree: Men, $3.77 million (Masters); Women, (3.77 minion (Tier I) San Diego State at UCLA Air Force vs. Doane College Baylor at TCU 6 Svebana Kuznetsova (3), Russia, def. Shahar Peer (16), Israel, (4), Dinara Saflna (1 3), Russia, def. Lindsay ' Davenport (32). United States. Jekma Jankovlc (4), Serbia, def. Zheng Jie, Sony Ericsson Open time MD Andc, Croatia, Russia, Tennis 45S Republic, Mario Women, Fourth Round Venus Williams (6), United States, def. Caroline Wozniadd, Denmark Justine Henm (1), Belgium, del. Elena Vesnlna, 7. UCLA 1 134 S.Stanford 119 14-- 9 9. UC Irvine 3 113 10. Ohio State 109 13-- 7 11. Southern California 3 86 16-- 6 12. George Mason 11 77 13. Hawaii 45 13 1 4. UCSanta Barbara ' 29 14 17-- 7 15. Lewis 23 15 Others receiving votes and appearing on two or more baHotj; UC San Diego 11. .630 .500 Czech Argentina, At be the best team on the field in every game and I believe they'll make it to state without a defeat. The Janko Hpsarevfc, Serbia, def. Thomas Johansson, Sweden, Mikhail Youzhny (1 1), Russia, def. Nicolas Almagro (24), Spain, (4), (6). Andy Roddick (6), United States, def. Ivo Minar, Men's CBS CSNAVCA Coaches Top 15 standings MWC NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL ' Volleyball baseball SpotlightAssociated Benneteau, France, def. Tsonga (12), France, def. Robin ' Roger Federer(1), Switzerland, Soderiing, Sweden, retired, s Jose Acasuso, Argentina, def. Dudl Sela, Israel, Doane at Air Force ' at Texas State Thursday . Utah Valley at Utah, 6 p.nu BYU at UNLV, 8 pm Friday Utah Valley at Utah, p.m. BYU at UNLV, 7:30 p.m. New Mexico at San Diego State Air Force at TCU School Voles) 1. Perm State (12) 2. Cal State Ncrthridge (4) 3. BYU 4. Long Beach State 5. Pepperdine 6. BaH State Source: AP JuHen Utaha1UtahVaIey,7pjlL AirForceatTCU Utah at Utah Valley State, 1 p.m. BYU at UNLV, 3:00 p.m. New Mexico at San Diego Stats Sunday AirForceatTCU New Mexico at San Diego State College tourney v. ' s . TCU FINAL FOUR REGIONAL Regional Semifinals Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, N.C Sunday's result Connecticut 78, Old Dominion 63 Rutgers 53, George Washington 42 Regional Uwnpkmshta At Greensboro Conseum Greensboro, N.C Today vs. Rutgers Connecticut (35-- I LLOYD: After watching the young Dons reach the 5A state finals last year, I'm not surprised at all by how good this team is this year. They see some tough competition, but I honestly think they'll " to discuss reseeding even if it doesnt pass this year; 24 yes SPOKANE REGIONAL At Yes, either Timpanogos or Lehi will beat Spanish Fork. Both of those teams can score and Lone Peak proved it can score runs (11 last game) on Soan- ish Fork. Timpanogos scored three touchdowns against Pleasant Grove and Lehi has scored 49 runs in its last four games. , NCAA REGIONAL At St Pets Times Forum Tamps, Fla. National Semifinals Sunday, April 8 Greensboro champion vs. Stanford 5 or 7:30 p.m. LSU (31 5) vs. Oklahoma City champion, 5 or 7:30 p.m. national Championship Tuesday, April 8 Semifinal winners, 6:30 p.m. DeMarcus Nelson, Duke; David Padgett, Louisville; Jeremy Paroo. Gonzaoa: AJ. Price. Connecticut; Arizona Reid, High Point Tyrese ; Brandon Rush, Kansas. Rice, nomas earners, Sean Singletary, Virginia; Jamar Smith, Morgan State; Tyler Smith, Tennessee; Greg Sprink, Navy; Jason Thompson, Rider, Sam Young, Pittsburgh. Women's CTTY Regional Semifinals At The Ford Center Oklahoma City Sunday's results Texas MM 77, Ouke 63 Tennessee 74. Notre Dame 64 Regional Championship At The Ford Center, Oklahoma City Today's game Texas A&M(29-7- ) vs. Tennessee 5 p.m. Tennessee-Marti- Carolina; WARNER: I LLOYD: The teams that . see emerging in Region 4 Lone Peak and Timpanogos both had issues that contributed to the early difficulties. The Knights had a lot of young players, while the were working with their fourth different coach in as many years. I think both I OKLAHOMA ; 215, freshman, 3.3 rpg, 25 apg, B4.S Domirrauez. Portland State: Wayne Ellinoton. North Carolina; Adam Fmmenecker, 4 18-3- , 8.5 rpg, 2.2 blocks Joe Alexander, West Virginia; Josh Alexander, Stephen F. Austin; Ryan Anderson. California: Darrell Arthur, Kansas; Jerryd Bayless, Arizona;' iwarqus tuaKeiy, Vermont; Jon urockman, Chase Budinger, Arizona; Jaycet Washington; Carroll, Utah State: Mario Chalmers. Kansas. Lee Cummard, BYU; Scott Cubey, Cal Lours Dale, Cornell; Jeremiah In Softball, Spanish Fork is unbeaten and looks dominant. Will anyone take down the Dons during the regular season? I WARNER: I think s6 The 4op four teams in Region 7 in ville, Mountain View, Sy Or'Jtt and Timpview have all p'ayed so well it's hard to see that changing. They have a combined record of record compared to an turned in by Pleasant Grove, Lehi, American Fork and Timpanogos in Region 4. ppg, Indiana, 21 .3 ppg, than exhibitions. in 1991, Duke ended years of frustration with victory over Kansas for its first national title, in five championship-gam- e appearances and nine trips to the Final Four. a HONORABLE MENTION teams, plus Pleasant Grove and Lehi, will continue to im- prove and the strength wl balance out. n-1 19.2 Calif., (1,73) Eric Gordon, At US " tions device passed. Last ; year, it was defeated in part because the committee didn't have a backup plan in case the defensive playerwith the communications rte'lmet got hurt; it doesnt want two players on the field with the helmet considering only the quarterback has one on offense. ''. ;. The current proposal calls for a second player to bl designated to get the device if the first player gets hurt or leaves the game, No specific position must be designated for the device. "We feel it's a sound backup system," Fisher said. t ; The committee also is presenting these proposals: Using instant replay on ' field goals and extra points to see if a kick has gone through v. . the uprights. ? FAST FACT - Prep schedule committee, are eager "to get the defensive communica- up winning the Super Bowl , "We started discussing this issue in '02 or '03," said Falcons president and competition committee Rich ' .McKay. "We're still concerned about what it means late in a season, keeping as many games competitive as we can." Several clubs, including the Buccaneers, sat out regulars at the end of the schedule, rendering some games as little more LOS ANGELES KINGS Recalled Daniel G Taylor from Manchester (AHL). NEW YORK RANGERS Assigned D to Hartford (AHL). Sangulnettj PH0ENDC COYOTES Signed C Kyle TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING Assigned Dents to Norte (AHL). Bobby Tunis. G Colleqe Named Greg Williams secondcoach and special teams coordinator and Jonathan Rlba offensive assistant. DUKE Announced freshman men's basketball F Taylor King will transfer. NEVADA Announced srjetomore C JaVale McGee WW make himself eligible for the NBA draft RIDER Named Drayson Hounsome women's soccer coach. STANFORD Announced sophomore Brook Lopez and sophomore Robin Lopez will make themselves eligible for the CAMPBELL ary NBAdraft. UTAH STATE flamed Chris Jones men's assistant basketball coach. think (the offense) did." I Out again: Mendenhall today announced freshman defensive lineman David Angilau has been indefinitely suspended from the team due to a violation of team rules. Angilau; a 6--f oot-d fresWnan from Long-mon- t, Colo., redshirted the 2007 seasoa This Js his second infraction with the team. He" was one of six freshmen suspended during preseason practices last fall for violations of team rules, though only Ryan Kessman left the team after the indiscretions. Pi:I In attendance; Old and newr came together Monday 's prac- tice. 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