Kansas Illinois coaches clash over ethics in transfer saga
The piece weighs ethics in the Roy Williams and Bill Self contract moves between Kansas and Illinois. It notes buyout disputes, loyalty promises to four-year players, and the gray area of unsigned or signed letters of intent as Self courts Charlie Villanueva while Williams faces questions over recruit maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco Road
Self
Oklahoma
Kansas
Larry Brown
Williams
Roy
Don Marquis
Allen Fieldhouse
Marquis
Omar Wilkes
David Padgett
Plane help quietly ferries Williams to Chapel Hill
Roy Williams arrival at North Carolina hinged on a private jet arranged by Paul Lawing and Fayet teville business partner. A covert operation used a coded word Houston to shield the process as Williams traveled from Lawrence, Kansas, to meet his Tar Heels players and seal the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
N.C
Roy Williams
North Carolina
Paul Lawing
Tar Heels
Williams
Lawing
William Jordan
Fayetteville
Lawrence
Kan
Tion
Herald-Sun
Durham
Dick Baddour
Baddour
Kansas
Billy Puryear
Houston
Puryear
Wanda
Joe Holladay
Steve Robinson
Illinois program sorts through emotions afterSelf departure
CHAMPAIGN Ill AP Nick Smith and his Illinois teammates tried to talk Bill Self into staying after his announcement he would leave for Kansas. Athletic director Ron Guenther vows a rapid search within two weeks, aiming to hire an coach with integrity to keep Illinois competitive for a national title. Dee Brown weighs returning. Wayne McClain stays, Illinois optimistic about moving upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Ill
Nick Smith
Ilinois
Bill Self
Self
Kansas
Smith
Ron Guenther
Guenther
Dee Brown
Big Ten
Brown
Marquette
Tom Crean
Xavier
Thad Matta
Hoopeston
Notre Dame
Mike Brey
California
Ben Braun
Norm Roberts
Tim Jankovich
Wayne McClain
Illinois
McClain
Self Accepts Kansas Coach Role With Big Buyout
Sophomore forward Wayne Simien praised the new coach as a strong hire while noting Self signed a five year contract at about 1 million per year. Kansas must also pay Illinois 500000 to buy out the Illinois deal. Barry Hinson of Southwest Missouri State calls Self one of the few who could follow Williams, citing his chameleon personality and excellent communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Simien
Self
Kansas
Illinois
Southwest Missouri
Barry Hinson
Oral Roberts
Williams
Bill
Hinson
Williamsburg Relays Highlight Narrow Wins and Strong Hurdles
Williamsburg athletes posted multiple top finishes with Bathory excelling in the high jump at 6-0 and the 1,600 relay team placing third at 3:45. Proctor and Driver added top six showings in the 300 and 110 hurdles, while Rich and Shepheard contributed solid times in the 400 and javelin. The 1,600 relay foursome of Pierson, Hahner, Davis, and Kettler finished sixth, with the 3,200 relay team of Woods, Kost, Proctor, and Shepheard taking fifth at 9:38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Jessica Pierson
Hahner
Davis
Jack Kettler
Bathory
Zach Proctor
Scott Driver
Ty Rich
Matt Shepheard
Mike Woods
Cole Fredricks
Rich
Woods
Kyle Kost
Proctor
Shepheard
Williamsburg lifters take eight silver medals in Abilene meet
ABILENE The Williamsburg lifters earned eight silver medals at the Abilene Powerlifting meet. The Panthers placed fifth with 21 points as Abilene won the team title with 61. Heather Sleichter finished second in her weight class for bench at 90 pounds. Brian Olsen was runner-up in bench at 190 pounds. Tate Wilcoxson placed second in squat 325, clean 210, bench 250 and total 785. Dusty Rubick was second in clean 200 and bench 235. Other Williamsburg lifters included Jared Harris, Matt Howell and Jessica Magrath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Williamsburg
Panthers
Heather Sleichter
Brian Olsen
Tate Wilcoxson
Dusty Rubick
Jared Harris
Matt Howell
Jessica Magrath
Stenerud Headlines Kicking Camp At KU Weekend
Hall of Fame kicker Jan Stenerud headlines the Midwest Kicking Punting and Center Camp at the University of Kansas June 16 and 17. He serves as chief instructor for the fourth year, joined by Mac Percival and other coaches. Camp targets kickers punters and centers aged 12 to 21 with tuition 195 for kickers punters and 150 for centers. For details contact Scott Hale or visit the camp site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Chiefs
Scott Hale
Midwestkicking.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence AP
Jayhawk
Pirates
The
Illini
Mlia
Jayhawks
Kansans
New Jersey
Charlie Villanueva
Villanueva
Drue Jennings
NCAA
Booster
Stenerud
Ottawa Herald
Franklin County
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald.com
Ford Windstar
Sandewood
GMC Envoy
GMC Yukon
Ucation Mye
Taurus & Sable
Excors
Sais
Aioe Wiser
Nadal
Ε-6
Prc Ak Miles
TC Baral
Wits
Cumia
Ei Senn
Fixe
ACSC
Imprin
Wigrey
Byaeh
Lardat Odial
Ogha
Awor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!