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Now, it’s our job to continue it, finish it and keep it.” Miami and Virginia Tech, the other two undefeated teams from major conferences, are sec ond and third. The BCS standings are used to determine which teams play in a national title game. The teams that finish 1-2 in the final BCS standings on Dec. 7 will play for the title at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 4. The formula uses the AP media and coaches’ polls, seven computer rankings,' strength of schedule, losses and a bonus- point system for quality wins. The Sooners (7-0) have a 1.0 for poll average, 1.33 for com puter-rank average, 0.44 for strength of schedule and zero for losses for a 2.77 total. Oklahoma is ranked first in four of the com puters with Miami the top team in the other three. The Hurricanes (7-0) have 4.10 points and Virginia Tech (6-0) has 10.23. “We can’t get caught up in anything other than winning our stoops games,’’ Miami coach Larry Coker said. “If we do that, everything will work out as it should.” Georgia (12.99), Florida State (13.14), Ohio State (13.20), Southern California (13.83) and Purdue (21.50) round out the top eight. The top four teams in the BCS are the same as in the AP poll. The two other undefeated teams in Division I-A are not at the top of the standings. Northern Illinois (7-0) of the Mid American conference is 10th, while TCU (7-0) of Conference USA is 14th. Both teams have poor strength of schedule rank ings, with the Huskies 100th and the Horned Frogs 96th out of 117 Division I-A teams. In the first five years of the BCS, the teams that were in the top two spots in the first standings never stayed there for the final standings. However, the 10 teams that have played in the champi onship game were all in the top 6 in the first BCS standings. After fast starts the past two seasons, Oklahoma lost twice in the second half to fall short of the national title game. Three years ago, Oklahoma was sec ond in the first standings and went on to win the national championship in the Orange Bowl against Florida State. “There seems to be a special quality about these guys, a gen uine humility to them and a hunger to them in wanting to play well,” Stoops said. “I just felt in the last few years we were a little bit short in some areas.” The BCS was started five years ago to create a national title game without playoffs. Champions of six conferences — the ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-10 and SEC — qualify for a BCS game, and two at-large teams are select ed to fill out the field. Spring Break & Ski Trips. Free food, par ties & drinks! Our students seen on CBS’ 48 hours! 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She also did- n’t tell Winters initially that she had said “no.” The defense argued that semen and pubic hair found in the woman’s underwear that weren’t from Bryant prove he is innocent of rape — an argument ridiculed by prosecutor Greg Crittenden. He said the evidence of rape was “uncontradicted.” At trial, any discussion of the woman’s sexual history could be limited by Colorado’s rape shield law, unless Bryant’s attorneys suc cessfully argue the evidence fits into one of the few exceptions. Prosecutors, however, must convince a jury that a woman flattered by Bryant’s attention had no intention of having sex with him as they kissed. Winters acknowledged she told him she expected Bryant to “put a move” on her when she accepted the invitation to his room. District Attorney Mark Hurlbert has said he held back some evidence, knowing a pre liminary hearing requires a judge to look at the evidence in a way that is most favorable to prosecutors. Hooligans Continued from page 7 and each fan is a welcome addition to Welty, Vanderhoeven and the rest of the Hooligans. “Once people get out here and see that they can have fun I think they’ll enjoy soccer a lot more,” Welty said. Much like the reputation Kyle Field holds in college football, the Aggie Soccer Complex is becoming known as one of the most intimidating venues for opponents in college soccer. Much of the thanks falls to the Hullabaloo Hooligans. “It’s just a greai place to play,” Guerrieri said. “I envy our players who get to play in this. I wish I had this 25 years ago.” Trade Continued from page 7 two years, have now upgraded a roster that won 60 games and reached the Western Conference finals last season. It also counters the changes made by fellow Western Conference opponents San Antonio, Sacramento and the Lakers. “Dallas likes to take chances and make things happen. They’re on the cusp of winning a champi onship right now,” Ainge said. “I can’t sit here and tell you that we’re an NBA championship team right now. I just don’t see that. But I’m not satisfied winning 44 games.” Walker has size (6-foot-9, 245 pounds) but can run the offense. His dribbling and passing skills make him the prototype “point forward” coveted by the Mavs coach. Walker led the Celtics in assists the last three seasons, and he and Pierce combined to average nearly half of Boston’s points during that span. “We see Antoine as a triple-double guy,” said Donnie Nelson, the coach’s son and an assistant coach. “I know in some form or fashion at the end of the game you’re going to see the Big Three and Antoine Squared.” Donnie Nelson said Nowitzki will get more min utes at center. Shawn Bradley and Danny Fortson, also acquired in the Golden State trade, will help man the position. Eduardo Najera could play there, too. Power play The Dallas Mavericks bulked up an already strong offense Monday, acquiring All-Star forward Antoine Walker from the Boston Celtics in a five-player trade. Mq (Career statistics) ^ Mavericks Antoine Walker, F get: FG% FT% REB AST PPG 412 .665 8.70 4.2 20.8 Walker First- round pick in 2004 Celtics get: Raef LaFrentz, C/F FG% .469 FT% .696 REB 7.1 AST 1.1 PPG 12.2 Jiri Wefsch, G fg% .253 FT% .759 REB .8 AST .7 PPG 1.6 SOURCES: NBA: Associated Press Chris Mills, F FG% .432 $600 CASH Specialties Photography 1st annual photo contest. Come by one of our studios or visit us on-line @ www.specialphoto.com Bryan 260-9016 3514 East 29th College Station 696-9898 2551-G S. 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