Some recruiting gifts already on display
Here's a look at 10 schools expecting – not hoping for, expecting – big things this fall from some players who already have enrolled.
Are Parents Really Driving Coaches to Quit?
The Feb. 5 column by Patrick Hite of the News Leader in Waynesboro, Va., describes a common modern-day tragedy ? the coach who is driven from the sport he or she loves because of too much parental interference. Rob Bennett has one less job these days. The Covington High School science teacher, who is also ...
Super Bowl Capsules: Weatherford's gifts keep on coming to hometown
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The first time Steve Weatherford rolled through the New York Giants locker room with a laundry cart, collecting castoff tennis shoes and cleats, he made sure to tell teammates he wasn't selling their stuff on eBay.
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Recently, our leaders in Montgomery, via the state Ethics Commission, have come up with new guidelines regarding gifts for teachers. While I approve and support ethics guidelines, which are perhaps long overdue, I have to wonder why teacher gifts would be included in these new guidelines.
Georgetown basketball surprising Big East and the nation
The Big East Conference's preseason media poll had the Hoyas 10th among 16 teams. This week's USA TODAY/ESPN coaches' poll has them No. 11 in the nation going into Wednesday's game at No. 2 Syracuse (7 p.m., ESPN). / By Preston Keres, for USA TODAY
DEXTER: DUMC to host fourth annual Super Bowl Breakfast featuring MSU coach Jake Boss, U of M coach Rich Maloney
Athletes, coaches and fans of two of Michigan’s biggest rivals, MSU and the U of M, will unite on Super Bowl Sunday at Dexter United Methodist’s fourth annual Super Bowl Breakfast. The event is presented by DUMC and Athletes in Action.
Giants' Coughlin still whistling past the critics
Some of the NFL's greatest coaches were unmistakable in presence.
Torrington football honors successful 2011 team, looks ahead to 2012
TORRINGTON — The Torrington High School football team, coaches, parents and supporters celebrated a successful 2011 season at the team’s banquet on Monday evening at the Torrington Elks.
UConn Gets Another Million In Donations For Basketball Training Facility
Two anonymous donors gave gifts totaling $1.05 million toward a basketball development center, long a dream of coaches Jim Calhoun and Geno Auriemma, according to UConn's website.