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SPORTS -- Tuesday, December 23, 2003

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Oregon State quarterback Derek Anderson throws a pass during the third quarter of the Beavers' 47-17 victory over UNLV on Sept. 14, 2002, in Corvallis, Ore. Photo by Associated Press
JOE HAWK: 2003 LAS VEGAS BOWL: Beavers' Anderson used to being marked man
Just 15 months ago, Oregon State quarterback Derek Anderson was Public Enemy No. 1 in Las Vegas.

He was the Saddam Hussein of UNLV football fandom. The Ace of Spades in the deck of most disliked Rebels opponents.


Bowl coaches build happy careers close to home

Both Las Vegas Bowl coaches have unusually strong ties to their programs.


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JOE HAWK: 2003 LAS VEGAS BOWL: Beavers' Anderson used to being marked man
Just 15 months ago, Oregon State quarterback Derek Anderson was Public Enemy No. 1 in Las Vegas. He was the Saddam Hussein of UNLV football fandom.

Toney bout switches to Las Vegas
The James Toney-Jameel McCline heavyweight fight has been moved from Detroit to the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Feb.

Bowl coaches build happy careers close to home
Both Las Vegas Bowl coaches have unusually strong ties to their programs. Oregon State's Mike Riley quarterbacked Corvallis (Ore.

Vikings look inside for advantage over Lions
Even ice-cold outside shooting Monday couldn't stop Valley's boys basketball team. The Vikings missed all eight of their 3-point attempts in the first quarter, but still took an early lead en route to a 68-57 victory over Sierra Vista in the quarterfinals of the Sierra Vista Invitational.

Rattlers get win in first home game
The clowns making balloon animals for fans entering the Las Vegas Events Center on Monday night should have been an indication of what was in store for those attending the local debut of the American Basketball Association.



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