Milestones: The most prolific scorer in Virginia Commonwealth University men’s basketball history, Kendrick Warren (1990-94), is taking his place among the program’s elite — in the rafters of the Alltel Pavilion at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The four-year letter-winner who started 105 of his 106 games played became the first player in school history to lead the Rams in both scoring and rebounding in four consecutive seasons, while earning first-team all-Colonial Athletic Association honors four straight years. He finished his career as the program’s all-time leading scorer with 1,858 points. He left school in 1994 to play in the Continental Basketball Association and in Sweden, England, France, Brazil and Finland before returning to complete his criminal justice degree. He earned his college diploma in December ... University of Memphis running back DeAngelo Williams set an NCAA record with his 34th 100-yard rushing game during the Tigers’ 38-31 victory over the University of Akron in the Motor City Bowl December 26. Williams, who also scored three touchdowns in the game, ran for 233 yards on 30 carries and finished his career with 6,021 yards rushing — the fourth-highest total in Division I-A history behind only Ron Dayne, Ricky Williams and Tony Dorsett. Williams also compiled an NCAA-record 7,568 all-purpose yards during his career. I’m really not a statistical guy,” Williams told the Associated Press after the game, “but when you mention those guys, it’s huge.” Entering the game, Williams had shared the 100-yard rushing record with Heisman Trophy winners Archie Griffin of Ohio State University and Dorsett of the University of Pittsburgh. Griffin set the mark in 42 games, and Dorsett matched it in 43 games — one fewer than Williams. “Coach (Tommy) West tells me all the time that I'll appreciate the record when I’m 50-, 60-years old,” Williams said.

Miscellaneous: Eastern Kentucky University has established an Athletics Hall of Fame to commemorate distinguished individuals and teams. “Athletics has been a tremendous source of pride at Eastern Kentucky University for many years,” said school President Joanne Glasser. “By establishing an Athletics Hall of Fame, we will preserve the foundation of that excellence. Not only do our student-athletes serve as exceptional  repre-

sentatives of our university during their collegiate careers, but how they distinguish themselves in their lives deserves to be recognized.” Eastern Kentucky Director of Athletics Mark Sandy said four categories were established: student-athlete/manager/athletic trainer; university and athletics personnel; distinguished students in sports field; and teams of distinction. “Eastern Kentucky University has a wonderful athletics heritage,” Sandy said. “I am looking forward to the inaugural induction ceremony and the many wonderful stories that our distinguished honorees will tell.” The first class will be recognized in a November 2006 ceremony. Inductees will include individuals previously recognized by the university during the 1974 Centennial Athletics Awards Banquet, including former football coach Roy Kidd, who retired in 2002. Those 25 inductees will be called “The Founders.” A nine-person selection committee will choose additional recipients.

— Compiled by Gary T. Brown