2008 Woodie Awards
Sports
Rugby's sibling rivalry
BG rugby's Nick and Mark Viviani have different talents, same last name
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Like most siblings of proximate age, Mark and Nick Viviani spent their childhood locked in a constant struggle for supremacy. "I don't think they liked each other too much growing up," said the Vivianis' father Randy. "They were always going at each other.
Football notes: Falcons have new confidence after Wyoming win
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For the first time in a month, the BG football team is coming off an important non-conference win. On Saturday, they handled Wyoming on the road, 45-17. This week, the team is preparing for its first home game in almost a month. Eastern Michigan is coming to town this weekend for a Homecoming showdown at Doyt Perry Stadium.
Women's soccer earns weekend MAC split
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The women's soccer team began its Mid-American Conference campaign over the weekend and ended with a tally in each column. Fortunately for BG, eight out of 12 teams in the conference also followed suit in splitting matches to begin MAC play, according to BG Coach Andy Richards.
Jaguars' Collier loses career, leg after shooting
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier, shot earlier this month, is paralyzed below the waist and had his left leg amputated. Dr. Andy Kerwin, a surgeon for the University of Florida at Shands Jacksonville hospital, said Collier, who had 14 bullet wounds, is now in good condition after being previously listed in critical condition.
