Trivia answer

From 1D: The two NFL teams to start the season with six straight wins and then follow that up with four straight losses are the 2003 Minnesota Vikings and this season's Denver Broncos. Minnesota went on to make the playoffs.

Playback

10 years ago (1999): The University of Mary wrestling team clearly established itself as the powerhouse in the North Dakota College Athletic Conference with a 31-14 win over Dickinson State.

The Marauders upsed pins by Pat Runez, Brian Biel, Brian Zehren and Justin Currie to roll to the win.

Jeremy Engelhardt had a major decision for U-Mary, while Hatchett also won.

Brett Nedens, Jessie Beckler, Matt Meyer and Darick Gorder won for the Blue Hawks.

20 years ago (1989): YANKTON - The University of Mary men's basketball team lost to Hastings (Neb.) 88-75 at the Mount Marty (S.D.) tournament.

The Marauders, who dropped their second game in as many nights, had a 10-point lead in the second half, fell victim to a high-pressure defense that forced U-Mary into several bad shots.

Rory Entzi led the Marauders with 20 points, while Tim Verdoorn added 14. Corey Wilhelm contributed 11 points, while Todd Domres chipped in 10.

50 years ago (1959): The Bismarck High Demons, working on one of the greatest basketball traditions in the state, unveil the 1959-60 edition on the road with a pair of games in Montana.

Coach Marshall Murdoch's crew is the state Class A champions for three years running.

This year's team will be featuring new faces, for the most part. Gone form last year's champs are the entire first five of Ron Carlson, Art Winter, Rod Tjaden, Bob Smith and Rich Olthoff, plus able reserves Jerry Brunsoman and Vern Hagen.

Gordon Postovit, Harry Morrison, Ron Anderson, Gary Pederson and Al Lick return.

Also on this year's team are Todd Johnson, Phil Larson, Bruce Evanson, Richard Tudor, Jerry Peterson, Bruce Hedahl, Don Olthoff, Tom Woodmansee and Bruce Wendt.

Johnny Wanzer moves up to assistant coach this season, with William Higgins, Ev Miller and Ray Yeaskey handling the reserves.

TV today

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

7 p.m.

ESPN - Texas at Texas A&M

GOLF

9:30 p.m.

TGC - International Federation of PGA Tours, Mission Hills World Cup, second round, at Shenzhen, China

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

11 a.m.

ESPN2 - Old Spice Classic, first round, Creighton vs. Michigan, at Orlando, Fla.

1 p.m.

ESPN2 - Old Spice Classic, first round, Marquette vs. Xavier, at Orlando, Fla.

3:30 p.m.

ESPN2 - 76 Classic, first round, Texas A&M vs. Clemson, at Anaheim, Calif.

5:30 p.m.

ESPN2 - Old Spice Classic, first round, Alabama vs. Baylor, at Orlando, Fla.

7:30 p.m.

ESPN2 - 76 Classic, first round, Minnesota vs. Butler, at Anaheim, Calif.

7:30 p.m.

ESPN2 - 76 Classic, first round, Portland vs. UCLA, at Anaheim, Calif.

NBA

7:15 p.m.

TNT - Orlando at Atlanta

9:30 p.m.

TNT - Chicago at Utah

NFL

11:30 a.m.

FOX - Green Bay at Detroit

3 p.m.

CBS - Oakland at Dallas

7:15 p.m.

NFL - N.Y. Giants at Denver

Radio today

NAHL

7:15 p.m.

KLXX (1270 AM) - Alexandria at Bobcats

NFL

11:30 a.m.

KFYR (550 AM) - Green Bay at Detroit

3:15 p.m.

KXMR (710 AM) - Oakland at Dallas

7:15 p.m.

KFYR (550 AM) - N.Y. Giants at Denver

SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

NAHL: Alexandria at Bobcats, 7:15 p.m.

FRIDAY

NAHL: Bobcats at Alexandria, 7 p.m.

College hockey: Ohio State at North Dakota, 7:30 p.m.

Men's basketball: Bismarck State alumni game, 8 p.m.

Women's basketball: Bismarck State alumni game, 6 p.m.

Boys hockey: West Fargo at Bismarck, 5 p.m.; Fargo North at Century, 7:15 p.m.; Williston at Mandan, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

D-League: Maine at Wizards, 7 p.m.

NAHL: Bobcats at North Iowa, 7:30 p.m.

College hockey: Miami (Ohio) at North Dakota, 7:37 p.m.

College football: North Dakota at Central Arkansas, 1 p.m.

Men's basketball: U-Mary vs. St. Cloud State at Sioux Falls, 7 p.m.

Women's basketball: U-Mary vs. St. Cloud State at Sioux Falls, 5 p.m.

Boys hockey: Fargo North at Bismarck, 3 p.m.; West Fargo at Century, 5:15 p.m.

SUNDAY

D-League: Sioux Falls at Wizards, 3 p.m.

Men's basketball: U-Mary vs. Concordia-St. Paul at Sioux Falls, 5 p.m.

Women's basketball: U-Mary vs. Concordia-St. Paul at Sioux Falls, 7 p.m.

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