Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 August 2002 — Page 17

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2002

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numerous scholarship awards. The candidates are selected based on academic achievement, community involvement and recommendations from those in the community. On Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6-9 p.m., the 22nd Annual Indianapolis Black Alumni Council’s College Fair, presented by Carrier Corp., assists Indianapolis-area high school students and their parents in obtaining information on selecting a college or a university. Students and parents will have the opportunity to talk with representatives from more than 50 Historically Black Colleges and Universities at Crispus Attucks Junior High School. The 15th Annual Indiana Black Expo Circle City Classic Golf Outing takes place at the Golf Club of Indiana in Lebanon Friday, Oct. 4 with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Indianapolis Colts Classic Coaches Luncheon is set for 11 a.m. Friday at the Indiana Convention Center’s 500 Ballroom. The program features comments from both college head coaches and the presentation of the 2002 Bank One Major Taylor Award to Mike

Davis, head men ’ s basketball coach at Indiana University. The award is a tribute to African-American athletes, coaches, athletic administrators and officials who have made significant local and national contributions to youth while encouraging excellence among future generations. Friday, from 4-6 p.m., the Classic Pep Rally takes place at the Indiana White River State Park Celebration Plaza, just outside the NCAA’s national headquarters. The event features the marching bands from both participating schools and is free to the public. Friday night events include the Coors Friday-Nite Cabaret featuring Average White Band, Will Downing and The Whispers. Additional Friday evening events include the black-tie, invitation-only Gala2002 in the Indiana Roof Ballroom, the HOT 96.3 Explosion, the Comedy Jam and the Gospel Music Explosion. For more information on the 19th Classic, call the Coca-Cola Circle City Classic office at 3171 237-5222 or visit the Classic’s Web site at www.circlecityclassic.com.

COLTS Continued from B6 ofhisflrst four seasons, along with aggressive, attacking style of de64 consecutive starts), wide re- fense that has followed Dungy ceiver Marvin Harrison (one of only throughout his NFL tenure. Headthree players in NFL history with ing that process is Meeks, in his 100+ receptions in three consecu- first NFL stint as a defensive coortive years) and bolstered by the dinator. Meeks has 11 years experetum of running back Edgerrin rience in the NFL with Dallas, CinJames (the 1999 and 2000 NFL cinnati, Atlanta, Washington and rushing champion), the club’s ar- St. Louis. He has coached multiple senal includes RB-Dominic players into Pro Bowl seasons as a Rhodes, TE-Marcus Pollard, sec- defensive backs coach, ond-year WR-Reggie Wayne and “I think it’s an attitude. When a veteran newcomer in WR-Qadry you look at the type of defense we Ismail. are trying to have here,” Meeks Indianapolis sports an offensive said. “You look at guys who bring line that has allowed the fewest that type of mentality, speed and sacks, in the NFL (86) over die pa§» u*quie|qiess. If creates excitement. I fourfceasons, whileallbwirtgMan- think it’s contagious.^ ning, Harrison, James and Rhodes The next game for the Colts will to post record seasonal numbers, be Aug. 17 in the RCA Dome The club looks to implement an against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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