The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 12, 2000 - 15 Videotape shows Knight choking former player INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -A video- tape aired last night shows Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight grab- bing a player by the neck during a practice and pushing him backwards. Two university trustees are investi- gating the outspoken and controver- sial coach following recent reports from two former players that he phys- ically abused team members. Last month, CNN/Sports Illustrated reported former player Neil Reed's allegation that Knight choked him during a 1997 practice. The videotape obtained by CNN/SI shows Knight grabbing a player by the neck, push- ing him backward. The player's head appeared to snap backward. Knighttwas out of town and could not be reached for comment. Knight declined an opportunity to view the tape before it aired, CNN/SI reported. The allegations of abuse are the latest in a line of incidents involving Knight. Jets WR Johnson headed to Tampa NEW YORK (AP) - Keyshawn Johnson will join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week if the star receiv- er can agree with the team on a new contract. A source close to the negotiations told The Associated Press today the Bucs and New York Jets have agreed on a trade, contingent on Tampa Bay sign- ing Johnson. The trade, which would give the Jets two more first-round picks for a total of four, could have a major effect on Saturday's draft. "It's only up to Keyshawn and his agent, said the source, who requested anonymity. "The teams have an agree- ment, but the Bucs have to reach some- thing with Keyshawn." If the deal goes through, New York, which has the 16th and 18th overall picks, would receive Tampa Bay's two No. Is, Nos. 13 and 27, and probably one of the Bucs' starting wide receivers, Bert Emanuel or Reidel Anthony. The Bucs would get the impact wide receiver they want for what has been a stagnant offense, and the Jets would have enough to perhaps trade up for the No. I pick with Cleveland. Weather continues to be biggest foe for 'M' baseball By Dena Beth Krischer Daily Sports Writer Yesterday, the Michigan baseball team didn't get to play yet another home game due to "precipitation of the .rain and snow variety," or in plainer terms, Michigan weather. Missing out on the home opener against Eastern Michigan was one thing, but to the Wolverines and their fans, it's beginning to get a little absurd. Yesterday's game against Ball State was the third cancellation this season - the second time in a seven- day span after postponing the game against Bowling Green this past Tuesday. The rescheduling of all three games is still to be determined. Perhaps the capricious weather could be legitimately at fault for Michigan's slow start in the confer- ence season. After putting aside an entire after- noon to play a ballgame only to find that it's been rained, snowed or hailed out - and then have to hold a practice indoors instead of on an actual field - that can hinder a team's performance. DAILY SPORTS SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST. CHECK OUT THE LAST Tw o PAPERS OF THE SEMESTER. How is a team supposed to jel together on the field when it doesn't even have access to it half of the time? Not playing a game for four days until a four-game series the next weekend is going to leave the Wolverines as cold as the Michigan air outside. How do the Wolverines psyche themselves after a five-day-long hia- tus? "It's just like every other game," freshman centerfielder Blake Rutkowski said. "We just have to go out hard, win and have fun while we do it." Although playing in the rain is always a fun time, playing baseball in the mud is not. Trv throwing a baseball after it's been ground into wet sand. It's hardly an easy feat. But on the bright side, one weath- er report says the clouds should clear out by today and that the baseball team should be able to get a game, some live hitting practice and some fielding under its belt when the Wolverines take on Toledo at 3 p.m. this afternoon. Besides, it can't rain all the time. Or can it? There is another weatherman who has predicted heavy rain and possible snow. And since this is Michigan, anything can happen. If by some miracle the Wolverines do get a chance to play today, the game appears to be in Michigan's favor. The Wolverines have won the last six meetings with Toledo. Sophomore right-hander Bobby Wood (0-2, 7.65 ERA), who was expected to start Monday, is not expected to start today against the Rockets. Michigan coach Geoff Zahn is going ahead as planned and starting lefty freshman Rich Hill (1-1, 8.66 ERA). This will be Hill's second start of the season, and his first start since picking up a win against Kent on March 13. Hill leads the Wolverines with 24 strikeouts in his 17.2 innings. Junior catcher David Parrish will have the opportunity to extend his hitting streak to 14 games and con- tinue sneaking up on former second TODAY SCOTT PARK BASEBALL COMPLEX Who: Michigan (10-18-)at Toledo (I0-15) When: 3 pin. Latest:After lasing three of four at Illinois last weekend, the Wolverines will try to build some momennrirnbefore Ohio State comescalling. baseman Bobby Scales' Michigan record 18-game streak. Parrish currently leads the Wolverines in hitting with his .357 average, 35 hits, 7 homers{ and 25 RBI. The start would also put Parrish just three away from the 100 mark - if he gets the chance. Otherwise, he and the Wolverines might be practicing indoors again. . ... Travel Check Us Out 11 www.homecitylce.com Great Job Opportunities!! Hiring Students Part-Time NOW and Full-Time During Summer d Biwaks Flexible Hours & GREAT PAY!! 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