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Former Coach Running For State Rep
Bill Mike Runyon had coached the Paintsville High (Ky.) for 26 years but now is turning his attention to political office. Runyon plans to run for state representative in 2010 in his area of eastern Kentucky.http://www.wkyt.com/wymtnews/headlines/667...
Knight To Return Check To Indiana
According to reports, Bobby Knight, former head coach of Indiana, is returning a $75, 000 check from IU for a legal settlement. The case stems from Knight claiming Indiana did not represent him in a claim filed against him by former assistant coach R...
Odom Named Chairman Of Maui Invitational
Dave Odom has been named the new chairman of the EA Sports Maui Invitational. Odom is the former men's basketball coach at East Carolina, Wake Forest and South Carolina.http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/28/280050/sports-briefs/sports/Odom N...
College Presidents Believe Coaches Overpaid
In a survey of 120 university presidents conducted by the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, more than 85 percent of those polled believe college basketball coaches are overpaid. However, less than half support examining the possibility ...
Hampton Player Dies After Shooting
Hampton University's Theo Smalling died Monday night following a shooting outside a nightclub Saturday night. The shooting was ruled accidental. Smalling was a 22-year-old captain for the squad.http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/AP/story/1302035...
Report Released In Firing Of Legendary Dallas H.S. Coach Mayo
J.D. Mayo, the legendary Skyline High (Dallas, Texas) coach who won more than 700 games in 33 seasons, was fired March 30. Now, the Dallas Independent School District has released a report as to why Mayo was let go citing his son's unauthorized train...
Coach K Has A Lot Of Coaching Left In Him
Speaking at members of the media yesterday, Mike Krzyzewski, head coach of Duke, said he has no intentions of stepping away from the game anytime soon. He said his Olympic experience has encouraged him to continue coaching as long as he is learning.h...
Coach Vince Carter?
Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter said he wants to get into coaching when his NBA playing days are over. He said he wouldn't expect to be at the pro level initially and would like to teach the game at any level.http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_...





