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'Character counts' so prez fires top coach.(NEWSWATCH)
Citing low graduation rates for student athletes, NCAA violations and a drunk-driving arrest, University of Cincinnati president Nancy Zimpher fired popular men's basketball coach Bob Huggins in August.
"Character counts," said Zimpher. "Our coaches must be exemplary role models on the court and off." The university hired Zimpher two years ago to improve the school's academic quality. Other college presidents have praised her attempt to clean up the notorious athletics program.
During Huggins' 16 years at Cincinnati, only 28% of his 95 players graduated, one of the lowest rates of any Division I school. Off the court, 21 players were arrested or faced criminal charges during Huggins' tenure.
Some supporters of the team claimed ...
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- News wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News October 8, 2009 700+ words
...this important matter," Judge Kaye stated. "I look forward to working with the SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor Nancy Zimpher to conduct a thorough and comprehensive review and investigation and to report my findings and recommendations as expeditiously...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 26, 2005 700+ words
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- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Pluto, Terry December 29, 2001 700+ words
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- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Pluto, Terry January 5, 2001 700+ words
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- Schutt sports corner. (views from University of Cincinnati basketball coach Bob...
- Magazine article from: Coach and Athletic Director December 1, 1996 700+ words
...person are they going to be like once we get them, knowing full well who we are and what it takes to be successful here. BOB HUGGINS has compiled a 166-83 record in his seven seasons as head basketball coach of the University of Cincinnati. A proven program...
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- Newspaper article from: The Kentucky Post (Covington, KY) May 21, 2005 700+ words
...Callery and neighborhood leaders are irate. Huggins targeted University of Cincinnati Bearcats coach Bob Huggins was told by President Nancy Zimpher this week that his contract won't be renewed after the 2006-07 season. Huggins turned down a...
