Dixon Is Worth His Wait; After Sitting a Year, He Stands Out for Terps

The Washington Post;  December 18, 1998 ;   C. Jemal Horton;   628 words ...Juan Dixon's mind often would drift. At times last season...deaths of his parents to AIDS had forced Dixon to grow up quickly. He learned to face disappointment...out last season. Each problem has helped Dixon reach a level of success few thought he was...

A whole new ballgame for Dixon

Chicago Sun-Times;  November 24, 1991 ;   Steve Neal;   594 words ...Sen. Alan J. Dixon (D-Ill.), who has collected more than...planned to spend most of it next fall. But Dixon, 64, the Senate's chief deputy whip, is...Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Dixon has been under siege from the Democratic...

Dixon remains favorite in '92 primary

Chicago Sun-Times;  October 23, 1991 ;   Steve Neal;   514 words ...It is among Sen. Alan J. Dixon's biggest disappointments that he is...at the same time. Which doesn't mean Dixon has quit trying. He is a keen student...controversial issues. In the process, Dixon has sought to portray himself as all...

Dixon sets re-election bid, seeks $5 million

Chicago Sun-Times;  October 15, 1987 ;   Steve Neal;   317 words ...Sen. Alan J. Dixon (D-Ill.), who once hinted that his current...1992, according to Democratic sources. Dixon, 60, is hoping to raise $5 million for...starting early," said a source close to Dixon. In winning a second term last year, Dixon...

Sen. Alan Dixon deserves 2nd term

Chicago Sun-Times;  October 26, 1986 ;   EDITORIALS;   787 words ...Sen. Alan J. Dixon (D-Ill.), seeking a second term in the...affecting Illinois' economic interests. Nor is Dixon a captive of ideology. He scorns with equal...greater disdain for the tag of "liberal"). Dixon, from Downstate Belleville, is that rare...

Vaulters Eye A Sweep at State Meets; Panthers' Dixon Sets Sights on Md....

The Washington Post;  February 17, 2002 ;   Sean P. Flynn;   481 words ...Patuxent senior Nathan Dixon cleared 14 feet in the pole vault at the 4A/3A East Region...clinch the individual title. But, in the back of his mind, Dixon had more important competitors, so Dixon set his next height at a not-so-coincidental 14 feet...

Dixon doesn't sing blues about the past

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  May 26, 2004 ;   DAVE KALLMANN;   522 words ...Dixon doesn't sing blues about the past He's able to laugh at error...have helped, no more than crying or pitching a fit. So Scott Dixon laughed. After hanging on deftly at 220 mph for the better...after battling through traffic and dealing with frustration, Dixon's valiant rookie drive in the Indianapolis ...

Dixon squirms on fence as labor turns up heat

Chicago Sun-Times;  April 21, 1991 ;   Steve Neal;   602 words ...Sen. Alan J. Dixon (D-Ill.) is in an uncomfortable spot. Dixon, 63, unbeaten in a 42-year political career, is renowned...Pal likes to be everyone's friend. It's not unusual for Dixon to stake out conflicting positions on touchy issues. During...

For Dixon, It's All Business; Former Terp Looks to Improve, Expand His...

The Washington Post;  October 14, 2004 ;   Michael Lee;   673 words ...Juan Dixon was dribbling and dropping jumpers on a court...Bobcats' practice facility here on Wednesday, Dixon said he never thought about what it would'...Honestly, it didn't cross my mind," said Dixon, whom the Wizards left exposed in the expansion...

A Senior's Moment; Terps' Dixon Wants Last Run Through NCAAs to Be Best

The Washington Post;  March 20, 2002 ;   Josh Barr;   781 words ...Juan Dixon missed once. He missed again. Then a third...crowd screaming at him. On Sunday, though, as Dixon and teammate Steve Blake attempted to complete...teammates had headed to the locker room, Dixon was unable to get a shot to go down. Finally...

Dixon aims to beat 3rd-race jinx

Chicago Sun-Times;  April 24, 1991 ;   Steve Neal;   518 words ...Sen. Alan J. Dixon (D-Ill.), though an early favorite to win...constituents and high approval ratings, Dixon knows that Illinois voters are traditionally...He lost his next two statewide races. Dixon will be running in the face of the grass-roo...

Dixon no longer his worst enemy

The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  November 10, 2002 ;   TARA SULLIVAN, STAFF WRITER;   787 words ...00-00-0000 Dixon no longer his worst enemy -- Giants' WR...All Editions.=.Sunday MINNEAPOLIS - -Ron Dixon can taste it now, the opportunity he delayed...one more time at turning yourself around? Dixon, the Giants' third-year receiver and generally...

Little' Dixon comes up big All-America guard won't let Maryland lose

Chicago Sun-Times;  April 2, 2002 ;   Paul Newberry;   408 words ...ATLANTA--Maryland guard Juan Dixon was nearly invisible for more than 20...in the NCAA championship game Monday, Dixon made two of the biggest shots of the...feel like I'm dreaming right now," said Dixon, who had 18 points and five steals in...

Cavs' Big Shot: Dixon takes over lead role for Virginia

Capital (Annapolis);  May 26, 2005 ;   BILL WAGNER Staff Writer;   697 words ...Kyle Dixon was a rare freshman starter on the Virginia...All-Americans Chris Rotelli and A.J. Shannon, Dixon wasn't required to do much. "I was the middle...dodge and get the ball to Chris and A.J.," Dixon said. If Virginia is to win another national...

Dixon's first NCAA start comes against Cal

Oakland Tribune;  November 3, 2005 ;   Dave Newhouse, STAFF WRITER;   480 words ...BERKELEY -- Dennis Dixon once was compared to Kyle Wright and Sam Keller. But Dixon's comparisons now have legs, belonging to highly...one of my favorite players, Cunningham and Young," Dixon said Wednesday. "People say I run like a gazelle...