Holy Cross Coach Starts Battle with Cancer: Holy Cross coach Ralph Willard has prostate cancer, but he plans to be on the sidelines leading the Crusaders next season. Willard is talking to doctors to determine the best course of action to beat the cancer. On the sidelines, Willard is a proven winner at Holy Cross with a 114-68 record in five seasons. He also has coached at Pittsburgh and Western Kentucky. [5/5/05]