The Madness is Set to Begin, MAC Previews

#2 posting 10.17.2008
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COLLEGE REPORTS
BIG 10
It is the Law. Illinois women's Basketball coach Jolette Law held a press conference yesterday.

Get Jacked. Indiana women's Basketball coach Felisha Leggette-Jack is on Inside Indiana Basketball.

Mackey Madness starts tonight at 5 for Purdue.

Penn State also starts at 5.

Wisconsin's Media Guide is now available on line.

OPENING DAY PRACTICES
North Dakota starts their first season in D1 today. From the Grand Rapids Press.

The Sioux Falls Argus Leader looks at opening night traditions throughout the country with also stops at South Dakota State and Augustana.

Dakota State will hold their annual Town vs Gown event. From the Madison Daily Leader.

Creighton starts their season today at 5 pm. Drake also goes at 5 pm.

Northern Illinois holds an open practice on Saturday at 11 am.

UW Green Bay gets their season underway at 5 pm.

Colorado State holds "10 O'clock Rock."

PRESEASON OUTLOOKS
WHAC: Cornerstone is the top pick. Davenport is slotted for second. From the Grand Rapids Press.

UN Kearney will not be tall this season. From the Grand Island Independent.

Buena Vista's Margo Muhlbauer (IKM, IA) is a preseason All American pick by DIII Magazine.

Western Michigan's Tiera DeLaHoussaye (Detroit Country Day) and Central Michigan's Britni Houghton (Lansing Waverly) has been named to the preseason Mid American Conference team.

Here is a look at these Mid American Teams: Miami, OH; Kent State, Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan, Buffalo, Bowling Green, Ball State, and Akron.

BROADCAST
Bradley has released their broadcast schedule. They face Drake on Jan. 23 in Des Moines.

OBITUARY
Former Alaska-Anchorage and Northern Arizona coach Linda Bruns passed away Thursday after a bout with cancer.

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