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NEWS

Heisman watch: Rushers lead trophy race

It's time to throw Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson's freshman status out. Many who follow the Heisman Trophy race already probably have, convinced Peterson is the country's most outstanding player.

SPORTS

No. 8 Spartans kick off NCAA Tournament

The No. 8 Spartans field hockey team will start its run at a national championship on Saturday in Ann Arbor, after receiving their fourth consecutive bid to play in the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans (16-3 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) will play their first-round game against No.

NEWS

Wolverines wary of Walker's Wildcats

No. 9 Michigan vs. Northwestern Michigan (8-1 overall, 6-0 Big Ten) will look to stay alive in the Big Ten race when they host upset-minded Northwestern (5-4, 4-2) at Michigan Stadium. U-M is looking for its 13th straight conference victory and will be well rested coming off a bye week.

NEWS

Spartan seniors have survived this together

Ronald Stanley, Jason Harmon, Kevin Vickerson, Tyrell Dortch, Dave Rayner, William Whitticker, Damon Dowdell, Eric Knott, Roderick Maples, Sean Poole, DeAndra Cobb, Clifford Dukes, Jason Randall, Marshall Campbell, Matt Walters, Todd Acchione, Brian Davies, Kelvin Doyle, Eze Ejelonu, Chad Simon and Jim Young. For now, they are just names on paper.

MSU

Olin offers class on importance of health

About 25 students ranging from human biology to computer science majors, gathered at Olin Health Center to learn about the Health Advocates on Thursday night. "It sounds really interesting and it's so good what they do.

COMMENTARY

Moore again?

Filmmaker Michael Moore has announced plans to create a sequel to "Fahrenheit 9/11." While Moore's films can entertain, the probability runs high that he'll editorialize and bend the truth to his whim.

NEWS

O-line will have hands full with Badgers, James

When Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez first heard about Erasmus James, he was a skinny high-schooler with little football experience but a lot of potential. Not only has James filled out since then, he has become one of the country's best defensive ends. James, now a senior and 50 pounds heavier, arrived at Wisconsin with only one year of high school football experience to his name.