A Magical Season recalls Herrin Tigers run to second at Class A
The commemorative edition highlights Herrin 2001-02 boys basketball season ending in a runner-up finish at the Class A tournament. The piece notes Bracket timing, NCAA action, Salukis vs Texas Tech, and Centralia-Moline state prep duel. David Terry earns IBCA District 21 Junior High Coach of the Year for consecutive titles and is named Southern Illini All-Star coach. The IBCA Hall of Fame Induction dinner is set for April 27.
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Knight rides mellow stance as Tech eyes NCAA bid
Texas Tech coach Pat Knight, praised for temper control, has led the Red Raiders to a 23-8 record and their first NCAA tournament berth since 1996, silencing critics after Indiana fired him in 2000. Knight, 61, defies expectations with a calmer approach and strong season.
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Kentucky Wildcats face Valparaiso in tough NCAA opener
St Louis AP Kentucky hopes the worst is behind them after a rocky regular season. The 20 9 Wildcats are a No 4 seed in the East and square off with Valparaiso 25 7 in the tournament opener. Coach Tubby Smith cites distractions and says the team must rebound.
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NCAA's Home Teams See Equal Ticket Allocations
The NCAA kept teams near home for March Madness with four subregional hosts Pitt Maryland Illinois and Texas all receiving the same ticket allotments as their regional rivals. Pitt and Maryland were allotted 450 tickets for games at Mellon Arena and MCI Center respectively equal to California Central Connecticut Wisconsin Michigan State.
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Callahan named Raiders head coach succeeding Gruden
ALAMEDA Calif AP Bill Callahan promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach will keep most of Gruden era systems. Callahan says the day to day functions and the system remain, while his personality may bring a calmer sideline presence. Davis promotes from within to reassert control over the franchise as Gruden departs.
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