The Morning Dish – Wednesday, September 23rd
Still the Prince of Kentucky: Former Kentucky Wildcat and current Detroit Piston Tayshaun Prince has been honored by the school’s board of trustees, which approved a resolution of congratulations. That’s a fancy, bureaucratic way of saying: “Thanks for representing Kentucky so well.” Prince was a critical piece of the Pistons’ championship puzzle. In addition to his professional success, Prince was a star for the Wildcats, finishing eighth among the school’s all-time scoring leaders.
No More Holes in Denver: Filling the second of two holes created late in the summer, Denver coach Terry Carroll hired assistant Matt Garner to replace former assistant Matt Woodley. Garner will be responsible for recruiting, scouting, film exchange and daily team preparations. He spent the past seven seasons as an assistant at Southeast Missouri State.
MAAC Fills Administrative Hole: The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference hired Dave Magarity to be the MAAC’s director of men’s basketball operations. He will help coordinate the conference tournament, regular season scheduling, officiating and special events. Magarity had been the head coach at Marist for the past 18 years and collected a 253-259 record during his tenure.
Terps Opt for Self-Censorship: After Maryland fans caught flak for profane chants during a nationally televised game against Duke last season, school officials decided that fans needed to clean up their act – by choice or by force. Maryland Sportsmanship Committee officials have decided not to play a traditional pregame song, “Rock and Roll, Part II,” which contains several “modest” vulgarities. Fans can still sing the song if they choose, and fans have done so at two football games this season. Committee officials are promoting proper conduct by planning to distribute a newspaper, the “Garyland Gazette,” which will contain recommended chants.
Fredonia State Player Dies: Fredonia State senior center Mark Buckenmeyer, 21, died Friday after having a seizure, according to sources. The news shocked his family, friends and teammates. Fredonia State coach Kevin Moore said the team will honor Buckenmeyer with an emblem or badge on the team’s uniforms. His jersey number, 44, will remain unused.
