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It was a desire to follow in his family’s tradition of public service that led newly elected 127th Civil District Court Judge Ravi Sandill to run for public office. 
Cougars Get Win at Armed Forces Bowl
Kevin Sumlin inherited the nearly three-decade postseason winless drought when he became Houston's coach after last season.Senior linebacker Phillip Hunt had to experience the postseason futility with the Cougars.
"That bugged me. I made a big deal of it to the seniors," Sumlin said. "For them not getting to the (Conference USA) championship game, losing the last regular season game, this was important for them to be remembered for something."
And that would be giving UH its first bowl victory since 1980, beating Air Force 34-28 in the Armed Forces Bowl to end an eight-game postseason losing streak.
Sophomore quarterback Case Keenum ran for two touchdowns, threw for another and became only the second Houston quarterback to pass for more than 5,000 yards in a season. Bryce Beall, a freshman, ran for 135 yards and a score.
Swimming and Diving Sees Success
The University of Houston swimming team is off to a strong start this season with a 9-3 record, including two wins over cross-town rival Rice.The team is led by junior Anastasia Pozdniakova. The Elektrostal, Russia, native has won both diving events in all eight competitions the diving team has competed in this season and has won the Diver of the Week award six times in 2009. In addition, senior Sasha Schwendenwein has taken home three Swimmer of the Week honors this season.
The Cougars have one final home dual remaining this season against the University of Texas on February 11. The Sprint for the Cure Meet will be dedicated to raising money for breast cancer research and fans are encouraged to wear pink. Once again this season, Houston will be the host of the Conference USA Championship on Feb. 25-28.
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