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...Schindel’s. And even before his final kick—the 29-yard clincher in the second overtime—soared between the goal posts, Schindel raised his arms outward in celebration, gliding the length of the field before piling atop senior punter Mike King while the two were themselves swallowed in a pile of Crimson jerseys. Not a bad outcome for a player whose position usually draws attention only when the kick doesn’t split the uprights...
...peculiar sight of windmills and salt flats add a quirky touch to an otherwise Latin coastline. But if you fancy a day trip, hit the road for some truly special scenery. Just 14 km inland from Trapani is the medieval town of Erice. Perched more than 700 m atop a steep incline, the town is seemingly suspended like a fairy-tale fiefdom above the endless flatlands below. The winding cobblestone streets make for a nice place to get lost (and easily found), and the well-preserved 12th century Norman castle, above, is a must-see. But it's the downward...
...Penn, the perennial champion who just missed out on getting a piece of the league title last season, has brought in four freshmen in an effort to regain its place atop the Ancient Eight standings...
Certainly the success of last season sets a high standard. For the Crimson and Quakers, one of which has finished atop the league for the past five years, an Ivy title merely reaffirms a precedent. Even with the loss of key players to graduation—and not just the position players but also the hard-working veterans like McKibben, Jenkins, and Tracy—the 2005 Harvard squad retains enough talent that expectations remain high...
...room, filled with many fire fighters who, at FEMA's request had arrived equipped with rescue gear, erupted in anger. "This is ridiculous," one yelled back. "Our fire departments and mayors sent us down here to save people, and you've got us doing this?" The FEMA official climbed atop a chair, Calhoun says, and tried to restore order. "You are now employees of FEMA, and you will follow orders and do what you're told," he said, sounding more like the leader of an invading army than a rescue squad...