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Wednesday, Aug. 14

[AUG. 14, 2002]  CHAMPAIGN — Redshirt sophomore Brett Melton has announced his decision to transfer from the Illinois basketball program. Melton, a 6-5 shooting guard, will attend the University of San Diego.

"This was a difficult decision because I’ve followed Illinois all my life and fulfilled a dream by being part of the Illini basketball team," Melton said. "I appreciate everything that the coaching staff and university has done for me, and now I’m looking forward to continuing my education and basketball career at USD."

"We wish Brett all the best and believe that he will have a successful career at the University of San Diego, both academically and athletically," Illinois head coach Bill Self said.

Melton played in seven games in 2001-02 before suffering a severe ankle sprain that forced him to take a medical redshirt for the season. He averaged 2.4 points in 6.4 minutes per game on the year. Melton saw action in 28 games as a freshman, averaging 1.5 points in 5.6 minutes of action.

[Kent Brown, U of I]

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[JULY 29, 2002]  I have to admit that I turned the TV off long before the Cardinals stunned the Cubs 10-9 last night on Edgar Renteria’s three-run walk-off bomb! The Redbirds scored six times in the bottom of the ninth to finish off a near-perfect day! Cards are now five games in front of the Reds and six ahead of the Astros.

Ozzie Smith was the only player inducted to the Hall of Fame on Sunday as well. I didn’t get to catch his acceptance speech, but friends said it was hilarious and a wonderful moment… and some of those guys are Cubs fans!

Lance Armstrong won his fourth Tour de France. He just must be the biggest stud in that sport.

Didn’t see much of the men’s golf tourneys this weekend, but the women’s play was outstanding. I believe Park won in a sudden death playoff. Kelli Kuhene fizzled the last two days, and Annika almost came back to win again. I really recommend that you go out and see these ladies play when they come to Springfield. It’s worth the price of admission!

[Jeff Mayfield]

[July 22 Mutterings:  "Summer ramblings..."]

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