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Josh Blackburn and Michigan are 2-0-2.

Badgers Battle
for Poll Position
The Wisconsin ice hockey team is off to its best start in more than 10 years, and has been rewarded with the No. 2 ranking in this week's U.S. College Hockey Online poll. Michigan dropped two spots to No. 4 despite winning the Johnson Nissan Classic.

• USCHO: Maine freshman declared ineligible
• USCHO: This week's schedule

Features and Columns
Drehs: Huskers riding high With a brand new coach and its top player redshirting the season, critics probably didn't expect Nebraska to be No. 1, writes ESPN.com's Wayne Drehs. Voepel: Huskers' Saunders returns to field Nebraska women's soccer player Kori Saunders was nearly fatally injured in August. Now, the tough sophomore is back on the field.

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Contests: Tostitos Tourney of Traditions Notre Dame's "Painting of the Helmets" vs. Auburn's "War Eagle!" Vote for your favorite college football tradition.

No new No. 1: North Dakota still on top
The Fighting Sioux remain atop this week's Division I poll, while Wisconsin jumps to No. 2.
CCHA season preview
Freshmen will be in the spotlight in 2000 as rookies make up one-third of the league.
Week 2 scores
The weekend was highlighted by No. 1 North Dakota's two games at Maine.

NCAA SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

USA Today/AVCA volleyball poll
Just two teams remain undefeated in the top 25 -- No. 1 Nebraska and second-ranked Hawaii.

Team (record)	Pts	Pvs
1. Nebraska (17-1)	1,489	1
2. Hawaii (15-0)	1,449	2
3. Colorado State (21-1)	1,377	3
4. USC (14-1)	1,230	4
5. Arizona (15-2)	1,224	6

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HEADLINE NEWS
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Wisconsin told it's not abiding by Title IX regulations

ODU replaces Terps at top of field hockey poll

SMU's Chidzikwe wins ITA Men's All-American Championships

Nirapathpongporn leads Duke women to golf title

Georgia swimmer named NCAA Woman of the Year

Roundup: Marquette to name new facility after McGuire

Stanford's Tom returns, leads Cardinal to volleyball win over Cal

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Cal coach given contract extension
First-year men's soccer coach Kevin Grimes has been awarded a three-year contract extension.
Western Kentucky names soccer coach
Former Yale soccer player Jason Neidell has been tabbed as the Lady Hilltoppers' women's soccer coach.

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