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Breaking completely with Princeton tradition, the football coaching staff decided to go out on a limb and start freshman quarterback David Splithoff Saturday, the first freshman to start under center in 132 years.What the staff found was that it was not such a large leap of faith.Splithoff emerged as a potent offensive force in the Tigers' 55-28 victory over Brown.

SPORTS | 10/16/2000

Army attacks s. football early, often in 57-14 rout

Army attacks s. football early, often in 57-14 rout

George W. Bush and Al Gore have been debating the state of the military in this country since before their respective party conventions.

SPORTS | 10/16/2000

Cross country teams split up for weekend

The men's and women's cross country teams had opposite experiences this past weekend. While the men dominated a small local invitational, the women got a taste of reality against the best in the nation at the pre-NCAA meet at Iowa State University.The men grabbed the first six spots in the five-mile race, shutting out every team at the Leopard Invitational at Lafayette University in Easton, Pa.

SPORTS | 10/16/2000

Women's soccer continues roll with pair of one-goal victories

It was Friday the 13th.The moon was full.At Lourie-Love Field, bodies were flying. But it wasn't a cheap horror film ? it was the women's soccer team defeating Brown in a very physical Ivy League game.In a battle of conference undefeated teams, both knew it was going to be a low-scoring game.The defenses of the league rivals had given up only five goals between them, and three of the nation's top goalkeepers were scheduled to play in the net.It was the Tigers (10-2 overall, 4-0 Ivy League) who came out victorious, 1-0, sending them to the top of the Ivy League.In the second game of the weekend, Princeton took on Boston University (9-5) in an ugly brawl, but came out with another 1-0 win.In Friday's fight for Ivy League dominance, the Tiger offense came out strong in the first half.Several times during the first half, Princeton attackers were able to get past the Bear goalkeeper, but each time a Brown defender was able to save the ball off of the goal line. BreakthroughAfter several close scoring opportunities, the Tiger attack came through on a Brown goal kick.Senior forward Tanya Kalivas headed the ball back into the box, where senior midfielder Julie Shaner was perfectly positioned.

SPORTS | 10/15/2000

Postseason hopes flicker as men's soccer falls to Ivy-rival Brown

The Princeton players gathered gloomily on the field, their shoulders sagging as some sat and slumped on the ground.The men's soccer team (6-5-0 overall, 0-3-0 Ivy League) had just lost to Brown, 1-0, in front of 300 fans at Laurie-Love field Saturday night.Still in shock from the implosion of their promising season, Tigers stared numbly after the game as head coach Jim Barlow '91 commended their effort in the post-game conference.

SPORTS | 10/15/2000

'He's a winner': Splithoff shines for surging Tigers

Once every century, it's a good idea to try something new.While this may sound like the mantra of a stoic financial firm, or a bad advertising slogan, it actually accurately describes the actions of the football coaching staff on Saturday.

SPORTS | 10/15/2000

Football remains unbeaten in Ivies with Brown victory

Entering Saturday's matchup against Princeton at Princeton Stadium, Brown and its opponents had averaged a total of 61 points per game.

SPORTS | 10/15/2000

Despite sloppy play, field hockey records wins over Brown and Duke

Playing two unranked opponents this weekend should have been a respite for the field hockey team.

SPORTS | 10/15/2000

Fight for title could be decided as w. soccer takes on Brown

It is a well-known saying that defense wins championships.So far this season, the women's soccer teams from Brown and Princeton have taken steps toward proving this old adage true.

SPORTS | 10/12/2000

Chris Gratian — Men's Water Polo

Recently senior driver Chris Gratian of the men's water polo team sat down with 'Prince' senior writer Paul Esposito.'Prince': How did you get started with water polo?Chris Gratian: I started playing water polo in the fifth grade.

SPORTS | 10/12/2000

Football needs to shut down Brown's high-flying attack

The Air-Bears are coming.If we were at war, the air raid sirens would wail tomorrow. As the sleek white bombers with brown trim soared overhead, the citizens of Princeton would be afraid.Thankfully, peace currently reigns in central New Jersey.

SPORTS | 10/12/2000

Marquee Matchup

Saturday the men's soccer team faces a must-win situation against Brown. But the Tigers (6-4-0 overall, 0-2-0) may be without their leading scorer, junior forward Mike Nugent, and their starting goalkeeper, sophomore Jason White.White and Nugent were injured Wednesday night during a 4-0 loss to Seton Hall and were forced to leave the game.

SPORTS | 10/12/2000

Pride on the line for sprint football as Tigers head to Newark to take on perpetual nemesis Army in annual Pride Bowl

Last Friday, the sprint football team suffered a demoralizing 29-0 loss to Penn. Princeton now finds itself 0-2, a surprise to many on the team who felt that this would be a breakthrough year for the Tigers.Princeton has a chance for redemption Saturday ? with its own pride on the line ? against Army in the annual Pride Bowl.

SPORTS | 10/12/2000

Field hockey looks to right the ship after three straight losses

For years Princeton's field hockey team has dominated the field. Last year, however, when the contest for the Ivy Crown resulted in a tie with Brown, the Tigers were forced to share bragging rights.Princeton ? which had held the title on its own for five consecutive seasons ? will attempt to break its three-game losing streak and stake claim to the 2000 Ivy championship this weekend as it hosts the Bears (5-4 overall, 0-3 Ivy League) Saturday.

SPORTS | 10/12/2000

Four former coaches reflect on departures, Princeton athletics

Don Cahoon started it all in April. After nine seasons as the head coach of Princeton men's hockey, he announced that he would accept the head coaching position at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

SPORTS | 10/11/2000

Women's volleyball hammers Rams in best performance yet

After 17 straight games on the road since early September, the women's volleyball team finally brought its fire home.

SPORTS | 10/11/2000

Two teams, five games: Tigers-Bears crucial in Ivy races

I've been looking forward to this weekend for quite some time. The season is four weeks old, and the Princeton football team will finally host an Ivy League opponent when the Brown Bears come to Princeton Stadium this weekend.Janina Bowl I figures to be an intriguing matchup for several reasons.

SPORTS | 10/11/2000

Wide open Ivy race means football still in the hunt

The Princeton football team has a winning percentage of .250. Last week, Colgate annihilated the Tigers, 34-6.

SPORTS | 10/11/2000

Men's soccer loses more than a game: Nugent, White hurt in Pirate romp

Mike Nugent lay on the ground, rocking back and forth as he clutched at his knee and then his head.Jason White crashed to the ground, lying still as stunned Tigers stared.During a three minute span late in the first half, the men's soccer team's leading scorer and sophomore goalkeeper were seriously injured.The Tigers (6-4-0 overall, 0-2-0) Ivy League) would lose the game, 4-0.

SPORTS | 10/11/2000

Men's tennis trounces Hokies, takes ECAC crown

Last weekend was one of the best the men's tennis team has seen. Going into the ECAC tournament, there was a lot of uncertainty about how the No.

SPORTS | 10/10/2000

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