The Morning Dish – Sunday, May 30th
Sutton Admonished by Judge: A judge in the Nolan Richardson trial told Oklahoma State basketball coach Eddie Sutton to calm down when Sutton responded heatedly to questions about his son being named as his eventual successor at the head of the Cowboys’ program. The issue arose when lawyers were trying to point out that some policies at Oklahoma State keep black coaches from getting ahead. Under cross-examination by Walker, Sutton became upset and was told by U.S. District Judge William R. Wilson to restrain himself from speaking out of turn. During a break, Sutton apologized to Wilson and to Walker for his outbursts.
What’s in a Name?: The University of Georgia is involved in a messy break with a private fund-raising foundation, and the fallout may affect the school’s official name. The “University of Georgia” trademark lapsed and the foundation applied for the rights to all things labeled “University of Georgia.” The foundation indicated that it did not apply for the trademark to take over the school or its name, just as a protective measure. The foundation raises funds for the University, covers some of the school’s costs, endows scholarships, and has an agreement to license UGA products.
Vermont Loses Two: Men’s basketball players Mike Goia (Branchburg, N.J.) and Matt Hanson (Plymouth, Minn.) will not return to the University of Vermont. Goia, a reserve guard, averaged 0.5 points per game last season while Hanson, a backup forward, averaged 3.2 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.
ODU’s Taylor to Transfer: Old Dominion’s junior forward T. J. Waldon is transferring to Clayton State (Morrow, GA.). Waldon, 6-4, 214-pound forward averaged 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game in 27 games for the Monarchs. The move will bring Waldon closer to his Florida home.
Former Irish player injured in Baghdad: Former Notre Dame women’s basketball player Danielle Green lost her left hand during an attack in Iraq while serving in the Army. The athletic department at Chicago State, where Green was an assistant women’s coach in 2002, said Thursday she lost her hand this week during a rocket-propelled grenade attack while she was on duty at a Baghdad police station. Notre Dame said Green also sustained significant injuries to her left leg and was recovering at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. Green graduated from Notre Dame in 1999. She averaged 9.5 points and 4.5 rebounds for her career.
