Buccaneers lock in Kiffin with three year deal
Tampa Bay signs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin to a three year contract, keeping him away from the 49ers after they sought permission to interview him. Terms not disclosed. Kiffin is among NFL’s top paid coordinators at nearly $1 million annually.
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Knight poised to become winningest college basketball coach
Bob Knight faces high praise and scrutiny as he nears a potential record 876th win, amid his dramatic 1997 practice incident and a 2000 dismissal. After returning to Texas Tech, the Red Raiders surged to 23-9 and NCAA contention, with Knight’s 800th win anticipated in his 37th season. Legendary figures like Smith and Phelan are cited, while Summitt and Conradt join 800-win club.
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Bracket Buster to be announced Sunday
ESPN will reveal the Feb 22 Bracket Buster pairings and game times with Jay Bilas hosting. Southern Illinois is assured a home game and could face Fresno State Hawaii Ball State Bowling Green Detroit or Wisconsin Milwaukee among seven possible opponents.
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Title IX Changes Rejected Yet Profound Effects Remain
The landmark act boosted female participation from 294000 in 1971 to 28 million in 2002 and grew college women’s sports fivefold, while about 400 men’s teams vanished in the 1990s to meet proportionality rules. Critics warn new roster counting and walk-on rules may skew counts, with debate over a 50 50 male female athletics split and a broader fairness goal.
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