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Requests for absentee ballots on the rise

October 31, 2008 By

Missouri appears to be experiencing an increase in the number of absentee ballot requests.

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan says that although absentee requests are not tracked statewide before the election, unofficial reports of the requests from local election officials in ten of the state’s largest counties show a 40% increase over absentee ballots cast in 2004. The highest increase is in the city of St. Louis, which has received 14,801 absentee ballots compared to a total of 7,408 in 2004.

Absentee ballots must be received by the local election authority by 7pm on Election Day to be counted. To vote absentee in Missouri, a registered voter must expect to be prevented from going to their polling place on Election Day. Acceptable reasons include absence from their jurisdiction, illness or physical disability, religious belief or practice.

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Rams’ Jackson a game time decision for Sunday

October 31, 2008 By

Rams head coach Jim Haselett said he will approach this week’s game against Arizona the same as he did last week in New England with running back Stephen Jackson’s strained quad muscle.

Jackson participated in light workouts, and will test his leg Sunday morning prior to the game with Arizona.  Jackson took a lot of reps at practice today, then didn’t do much the second half of pratice.

Haslett said, "we’re just trying to work him in a little bit. And certain plays that we thought he could do, nothing that would aggravate it.”

Adam Carriker and Leonard Little are still being monitored as they try to come back from leg injuries.

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Three Missouri schools rank in D-II hoops poll

October 31, 2008 By

Three Missouri schools are listed in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II Preseason Coaches Poll released Thursday (Oct. 30). Defending MIAA regular season champion Southwest Baptist was ranked at No. 12, while 2008 MIAA Postseason Tournament champion Northwest Missouri State ended up at No. 16.  Also, Drury University makes the poll at No. 18.  C

Central Missouri picked up 17 votes but missed the top 25.

2008-09 NABC Division II Preseason Coaches Poll


                                07-08 Record   Points   Pvs* 
 1. Findlay (Ohio) (8)              28-5         200      7
 2. South Carolina-Aiken            27-4         164      6
 3. Bentley (Mass.)                 34-1         163     T1
 4. Florida Southern                24-9         161     16
 5. Augusta (Ga.) State             27-7         146     10
 6. Northern Kentucky               21-8         136     NR
 7. Central Oklahoma                28-6         133     21
 8. Minnesota State-Mankato         22-7         129     13
 9. Winona (Minn.) State            38-1         127      3
10. Gannon (Pa.)                    26-5         126     18
11. Grand Valley (Mich.) State      36-1         110     T1
12. Southwest Baptist               22-8         105     NR
 13. Central Washington              21-7         100     NR
14. Long Island-C.W. Post (N.Y.)    26-5          82     24
15. North Alabama                   27-9          77     17
16. Northwest Missouri State        24-8          68     19
 17. Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.)             23-7          59     NR
18. Drury (Mo.)                     25-6          58     11
19. Tarleton (Texas) State          25-7          52     15
20. California State-San Bernardino 22-8          40     14
21. Mount Olive (N.C.)              24-7          35     23
22. Kentucky Wesleyan               24-8          34     NR
23. Brigham Young-Hawaii            20-8          30     NR
24. Fort Lewis (Colo.)              24-6          26     12
25. Pittsburgh-Johnstown (Pa.)      23-8          21     NR



 

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Bears set to open JQH Arena

October 31, 2008 By

The Missouri State basketball teams prepare for their first challenges of the 2008-09 season when they host a pair of exhibition games at Hammons Student Center in the coming days.

The Lady Bears who were picked sixth in the Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll, return two starters and six letterwinners from last year’s squad, including preseason all-MVC selection Maggie Dwyer.

Coach Nyla Milleson’s squad opens Saturday with a 7 p.m. exhibition tilt with Southwestern Oklahoma State at Hammons Student Center.  

After the game, JQH Arena will host a student-oriented "Preview the Q" event from 9-11 p.m., featuring appearances by Director of Athletics Bill Rowe, Coach Milleson, and men’s head coach Cuonzo Martin. Musical performances at the free event include The Cadence, Your Vegas, The Beartones and others.  The Arena will also be open to the public from 5:30-6:45 p.m. prior to the exhibition game.

The Bears begin preseason play on Monday evening against Quincy University at Hammons Student Center with a 7 p.m. tipoff. Tickets are also available through the Athletics Box Office and at MissouriStateTix.com.

First-year Head Coach Cuonzo Martin returns six lettermen from last season’s squad and is looking to introduce his brand of basketball to Bears fans across the nation this season. His squad was picked 10 th in the preseason league poll, despite returning three starters from a 17-16 team in 2007-08.

JQH Arena will also be open from 5:30-6:45 p.m. on Monday evening prior to the Bears’ game against Quincy. The final two public open house events at the University’s new 11,000-seat home basketball facility will take place prior to the final exhibitions of the preseason – November 9 from 12-1:45 p.m. prior to the Lady Bears’ 2:05 p.m. game against Arkansas Tech; and November 10 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. before the Bears take on East Central University at 7 p.m.

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Blues shutout 1-0 by ‘Canes

October 31, 2008 By

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Blues 1-0 last night on a power play goal, their 7 th chance of the night.  Chris Mason making his first start in goal for the Blues was outstanding, but let the game winner trickle through is legs with just under 10 minutes to play.   

Tuumo Ruutu scored the one goal of the game.  The Blues were shut out for the second time in three games this year and went 0 for 4 on the power play. 

The Blues are 3-3 on this seven game home stand and wrap it up tomorrow against Pittsburgh who will be without their star Sydney Crosby who was hurt last night.  The team did not disclose the injury.

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