Coaches put academics ahead of hoops in championship clash
Lexington fans hear John Thompson and Rollie Massimino prioritize classroom success as key to Georgetown and Villanova programs. Thompson cites a 44 of 46 graduation rate at Georgetown, while Massimino touts every player graduating. The pair stress study halls and strict academic oversight led by Mary Fenlon as an academic backbone for their teams.
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Villanova Faces Georgetown In National Championship Bid
Villanova, led by coach Massimino, seeks a national title against Georgetown star Patrick Ewing after upsets of Michigan Maryland North Carolina and Memphis State. The No 1 Hoyas defend their back-to-back hopes while Villanova relies on inside play and late clock strategy.
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Bernazard Wins Start At Second Base For Indians
Cleveland manager Pat Corrales settled the second base battle by naming Junior Noboa to Maine in spring moves as Tony Bernazard vies for the job. Corrales also outlined the opening day pitching corps in Detroit April 8 with Blyleven Heaton Schulze and Rubie as starters, plus Jeffcoat Creel fighting for the fifth spot.
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Tulane point shaving scandal shocks New Orleans students
In New Orleans, Tulane University faces a widening point shaving case with three players named Williams Dominique and Thompson plus drug and bribery links. Prosecutors say five players earned thirty thousand dollars in two games while two players gain immunity for grand jury testimony.
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