Iowa mourns loss of two Hawkeye coaches
Former Iowa football coach Bob Commings died of cancer at 59 and assistant coach John O’Hara died of a heart attack at 48. The piece reflects on their careers, impact, and the sense of loss felt by Hawkeye fans and the program.
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Hawks face 2D road test at Minnesota in Big Ten tilt
Iowa travels to Williams Arena aiming to snap a 1-5 road mark in Big Ten play and improve NCAA tournament hopes as Minnesota hosts with a strong home record. Coach Tom Davis notes the home-court edge while the Hawkeyes seek a win to balance recent tough losses in conference play.
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Yoder quits as Wisconsin coach after this season
Steve Yoder announces his resignation as Wisconsin Badgers basketball coach effective April 1 after this season. Athletic director Pat Richter will begin a national search for a successor, with Wisconsin’s budget pressures cited as part of the program’s overall change.
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Tarkanian confronts UNLV brass over resignation
UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian revokes his June resignation amid NCAA battles and campus disputes. University officials insist the resignation stands legally, while legal counsel argue no revocation is allowed without consent. The coach's supporters claim a civil agreement was breached by leaks.
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Hoosiers Rise to No 2 in AP College Basketball Poll
Indiana climbs to second in the AP poll after gains by UNLV and others. Duke holds the No 1 ranking with 15 straight weeks atop the standings following UCLA’s upset.
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Memorial services for Iowa coach John O Hara
John O Hara 48 an Iowa assistant football coach died Saturday while riding a cruise ship off Florida. Memorial services set for Wednesday at St Marys Catholic Church in Iowa City at 10 a.m. A memorial fund is at the U of I Foundation. Burial will follow Friday in Elk City Oklahoma at 10 30 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home.
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