Word: underdogs
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...This is not the year of the Huskie--this is the year of the underdog," defenseman Sara Fischer beamed after playing her finest game of the season against B.U. "We're gonna play the best game we ever played tomorrow--Northeastern's not the only team in the tournament...
...tricks she performs. But she will always be lightning fast and agile. Says she of what will be her last Olympic meeting with Poetzsch: "I'm glad it's in the States. I'll feel more comfortable. But it's hard going in as the favorite. The underdog has it easier, nothing to lose and a lot to gain. If I can just realize that the world doesn't end if I have a silver...
Americans thrilled to the individual victories of Figure Skaters Carol Heiss and David Jenkins, but it was an acrobatic goalie named Jack McCartan and an underdog U.S. hockey team that won their hearts. McCartan had 39 saves
...importance of preparation was the lesson learned last week. Harvard is much more rested this time around and the conditions seem right for the Crimson to fashion an underdog victory of its own. Indiana could well be looking ahead to its regional battle with Southern Illinois next week and the upcoming Big Ten championships...
...media played a large role in establishing both Carter and Bush as competitors after they won the first round in Iowa. The two men benefited from the upset factor: the press loves to champion an underdog who comes out on top. A Carter or a Bush attracts the media because his pitch is geared toward images, which are easily captured on film, not specific issues that often bore and confuse voters who are not directly affected...