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SPRING 2009<br />
CONTENTS<br />
52Ping vs. Crack<br />
While aluminum bats are the more popular<br />
weapon of choice on college diamonds, people<br />
who use wood say they enjoy a better brand of baseball.<br />
<br />
U P F R O N T<br />
[TIP-OFF]<br />
2 1,000 Words<br />
5 Message from the President<br />
6 Opinion and Editorial<br />
9 Member Perspective<br />
[NCAA NEWS]<br />
11 NCAA Legacy in Detroit<br />
12 APR Five Years Later<br />
15 News Briefs<br />
17 Playing Rules<br />
20 Research<br />
21 Great NCAA Records<br />
22 New Haven Soccer Reunion<br />
[SIDELINES]<br />
2 5 New Media<br />
26 Reviews<br />
27 Puzzles<br />
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