Long career path leads man of family values to Ball State
by Will O'Hargan
When he was giving a valedictorian speech at West Aurora High School in Aurora, Ill., Billy Taylor spoke about role models and how, unfortunately, people in his community looked up to athletes and musicians rather than positive figures. He spoke of his parents as a major influence on his life, but also mentioned a doctor who gave up a chance to make money in the private practice and opened a free clinic in inner-city Chicago.
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Taylor felt comfortable taking job despite violations, racist notes
by Ryan Wood
Less than a hour after the August 8 press conference announced Billy Taylor as the men's basketball coach at Ball State University, senior guard Peyton Stovall walked to Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tom Collins and wrapped his arms around him in a hug.
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Ball State players use offseason to keep game in shape
by Jason Marer
While the majority of Ball State University students were able to relax during summer vacation, Cardinal golfers spent most of their time traveling to various amateur tournaments across the state.
When students were relaxing, hanging out with friends or working to earn extra money, Cardinal teammates Ben Lakoff and Brian Maurer, among others, were working to prepare for the fall season.
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Cardinals search for first winning season in more than 10 years
by Ryan Wood
During the 2006 football season, Brady Hoke coached Ball State University to its most successful season in Mid-American Conference play since 2001.
Although Ball State finished with a losing record on the season, the Cardinals earned a 5-3 mark in the MAC, giving them their first winning record in conference play in six years.
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Hoke acknowledges big night for campus, puts focus on Rockets
by Ryan Wood
Playing in a prime-time ESPN game at the University of Toledo last year, Ball State's football team won a 20-17 thriller in front of a national audience.
In this year's rematch, the Cardinals will have a similar opportunity. The only difference is the worldwide leader in sports will be visiting Muncie.
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Kloeckener expected to play key role after Cards lose top scorers
by Andy Roberts
After leaning heavily on three seniors last year, the primary issue surrounding the Ball State University field hockey team entering the 2007 season is getting increased production out of its players.
Last season the Cardinals' three-pronged attack of Carla Chiampi, Tara Reed and 2006 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year Lindsay Quay combined to record 60 points, tallying 25 goals and 10 assists.
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Rein is on track to break school records in goals and points
by Kyle Shaner
Entering her junior season, Emily Rein has already established a place in the record books of Ball State University's soccer program.
After two seasons, the forward from Cincinnati, Ohio, is fifth in career goals and points scored with 16 and 37, respectively.
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Ball State enters year with big expectations, predicted to win MAC
by Kyle Shaner
A year removed from its first Mid-American Conference regular season championship, the Ball State University soccer team enters the 2007 season in a different role.
Instead of a challenger vying for a shot at the title, the Cardinals are now the defending champions.
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First-year Cardinals coach looks to bring success to program
by Levin Black
Into the spotlight of the Ball State University women's volleyball program steps David Boos, who will be the first person other than Randy Litchfield to lead the program since 1989.
The 18-season Litchfield era ended with the only losing record for the team under his direction.
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Ball State welcomes six true freshmen and a junior transfer
by Levin Black
Fresh off a 12-18 record, several new faces will join the Ball State women's volleyball program as the Cardinals try to start a new streak of winning seasons.
The team will accept a new coach and seven new players, which accounts for half of the Cardinals' roster.
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