Out of the blue, Reid returns to play 'Bows Nov 12, 2009
Only towel-chomping Jerry Tarkanian at Fresno State and abrasive Billy Tubbs of Texas Christian rivaled Reid for the role of biggest villain and most rancor inspired among fans hereabouts. In Reid's case, a lot of it was the BYU blue that he passionately wore for 17 years (eight as head coach) in coming here, the front man for UH's most disliked opponent, whether it be basketball, football, baseball or, as one coach put it, "tiddlywinks.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
UNLV Players Remember NCAA Championship Nov 11, 2009
I can't tell you how happy I am to revisit with all of them, said head coach Jerry Tarkanian. And for that they can thank Lon Kruger. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Having run with Rebs, Ratner settles in at 'Hurst Nov 1, 2009
Through his father's association with UNLV, the younger Ratner became friendly with Runnin' Rebels like Shawn Marion, now an NBA all-star with the Dallas Mavericks, and a devotee of towel-chewing former coach Jerry Tarkanian. "I got to know some of the players and as I got older, my junior and senior years of high school, they let me play pick-up games with them," Ratner said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Senate Leader Harry Reid Faces Tough Re-Election Oct 27, 2009
Among the potential GOP nominees: Sue Lowden, a former Miss America contestant and one-time leader of the state Republican Party, and Danny Tarkanian, son of former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian. Earlier this month, a voter survey published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc., found Reid trailing both Republicans in potential matchups. (KLAS-TV)
More of this story... Oct 16, 2009
Unfortunately, that same year, Young's name was mentioned along with teammate Chris Herren and Coach Jerry Tarkanian as part of a point-shaving scandal. While charges were never brought against Young, the stigma seemed to stick with him for years to come. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
20th Anniversary Celebration Planned Oct 2, 2009
Former UNLV men's basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian after winning the 1990 NCAA men's basketball title ... Many members of the national championship team have verbally committed to attend the function including coach Jerry Tarkanian and starters Greg Anthony, Larry Johnson, Anderson Hunt and David Butler. (Unlvrebels.com)
Reno Lawyer Tours State, may Vie Against Reid Sep 22, 2009
Mark Amodei and Las Vegas Republican Danny Tarkanian, son of former basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian and a former candidate for Nevada secretary of state and the state Senate. Nevada GOP party chief Sue Lowden says she's considering running against Reid. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Rex Walters Announces ADDITIONS to 2009 USF Basketball Coaching Clinic, September 25th & 26th at the Olympic Club. Aug 25, 2009
Clinic Features North Carolina's Roy Williams, Legendary Coach Jerry Tarkanian, Oregon Associate Head Coach Mike Dunlap, Boston Celtics Assistant Coach Kevin Eastman, Weber State University Head Coach Randy Rahe and a Winning High School Coaches Panel ... (San Francisco) - Legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian, Weber State University head coach Randy Rahe and a select High School Coaches Panel will now join Naismith Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams at the second annual USF Basketball Coaching Clinic... (Usfdons.com)
Caliparis tainted legacy Aug 21, 2009
Tell Calipari to go keep Jerry Tarkanian company in college basketballs Hall of Shame. Tell him he doesnt represent the high standards to which the school says it aspires. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Heller Won’t Challenge Reid in 2010 Aug 12, 2009
Attorney Chuck Kozak (R), who came to the state four years ago, is already in the race, as well as Danny Tarkanian, the son of famed University of Nevada Las Vegas former basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian. State Sen. (Roll Call)
Tarkanian Latest to Announce Bid Against Reid Aug 9, 2009
Danny Tarkanian, the son of famed University of Nevada Las Vegas former basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian, on Monday will become the latest Republican to formally launch a 2010 challenge to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev. . (Roll Call)
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Player Bio: John Calipari - KENTUCKY OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Date of Hire:March 31, 2009. (Kentucky Post)
Former UCLA basketball player sues NCAA Jul 22, 2009
Iris Levesque was hired in 2000, Siegel said, as secretary in the men's basketball office under coach Jerry Tarkanian. Lopes took over as Bulldogs coach in 2002 and resigned in March 2005 in the wake of NCAA violations committed during his tenure. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Surgery delayed for former UNLV coach Tarkanian Jul 17, 2009
Spinal surgery for former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian has been delayed. The operation had been scheduled for Tuesday in California. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Spinal surgery for Tarkanian on hold Jul 16, 2009
Spinal surgery for former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian has been delayed ... Spinal surgery for former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian has be 00004000 en delayed ... Spinal surgery for ex-Fresno State and UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian has been delayed. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Surgery delayed for ex-coach Tarkanian Jul 15, 2009
2:33 p.m.: Surgery for former Fresno State men's basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian was delayed today ... 11:55 a.m.: Former Fresno State men's basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian is having spinal surgery today in Southern California. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Martínez agrees to deal with Phillies Jul 15, 2009
Surgery to remove a bone spur from the spine of former UNLV men s coach Jerry Tarkanian, 79, has been delayed. The Las Vegas Sun reports that Tarkanian s son, Danny, said his father s blood is too thin. (Boston Globe)
IanThomsenInside The NBA The NBA's art of war, free-agent scorecard & summer league bits. Jul 11, 2009
" Enrolled with him were judges and attorneys from around the world who had come to Harvard to sharpen their oratorical knives. They must have been surprised to meet Warkentien, a former UNLV assistant to Jerry Tarkanian, a self-made executive who last November packaged to Detroit for in the trade that drove Denver to the conference finals. That move, along with the minimum-salary contributions of , and , earned Warkentien his award as executive of the year. Without a first-round pick to prepare... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
UNLV Week on The Mtn. Runs July 13-19 Jul 10, 2009
Also featured will be shows such as "Day in the Life of UNLV Cheerleaders," "A Conversation With...Lon Kruger" and "Legends Jerry Tarkanian." ... Lon Kruger 11:00 AM Mountain Classics - Men's Basketball: TCU at UNLV (2/10/09) 1:00 PM Legends - Jerry Tarkanian 2:30 PM Mountain Classics - Men's Basketball: Santa Clara at UNLV (12/17/08) 4:30 PM Legends - Jerry Tarkanian 7:00 PM Mountain Classics - Men's Basketball: BYU at UNLV (2/21/09) 10:30 PM A Conversation with ... Lon Kruger 5:00 PM Legends -... (Unlvrebels.com)
Alston's journey from Fresno to NBA Finals Jun 5, 2009
Jerry Tarkanian has always said Alston got a raw deal at Fresno State. He's said Alston made mistakes, that he never condoned his on-campus fight with a woman, but that Alston's suspension and departure from the school were unfair. (Fresno Bee)
Changing of guard: A sober Chris Herren set for post-hoop life May 31, 2009
Herren's next move was 3,000 miles west to play for renowned coach Jerry Tarkanian at Fresno State. After sitting out a season, Herren was eligible to play as a sophomore in 1996-97. (Boston Globe)
Tulane Basketball Standouts Phil Hicks, John ... May 2, 2009
Hicks transferred to Long Beach State for one season to play for legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian. He then decided to return to New Orleans and enrolled at Tulane University. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Ex-UNLV star, broadcaster Gondrezick dies Apr 29, 2009
"He was only 6-foot-6. The hustle is what made him," said former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian. "He would dive on the floor. He would take charges. If they kept that stat, he would have led the nation in taking charges."He was a fierce competitor and a very loyal guy. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
A tough act to follow Apr 9, 2009
Remember when Jerry Tarkanian dubbed Olson "Midnight Lute" because he thought Olson stole Tom Tolbert from him at the last moment. Now comes news from our Doug Haller that Kyryl Natyazhko, a 6-foot-10 center from IMG Academy in Florida, will consider Arizona. (AZCentral -- Sports)
CBS' Kellogg a rookie again at title game Apr 6, 2009
CBS studio analyst Greg Anthony played for Jerry Tarkanian when UNLV won a national title in 1990 and then lost the 1991 title game to Mike Krzyzewski's Duke team. Tonight the coaches are Tom Izzo and Roy Williams. (USA Today -- Sports)
Inside Lacrosse » Apr 4, 2009
Princeton has opened it up on offense this season, but Bill Tierney will never be confused with Jerry Tarkanian. I suspect that Princeton will push it when it can on offense, but not so much that they are vulnerable to a lot of fast breaks. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Bob Knight and Billy Packer Live in Action During the NCAA Tournament at Wynn Las Vegas Mar 26, 2009
Billy Packer's Survive and Advance' to welcome Jerry Tarkanian, Christian Laettner, and George Raveling on Sunday, March 29 ... Guests of the Sunday, March 29 program include Coaches Jerry Tarkanian, George Raveling and former player Christian Laettner. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
THE BONUS: Catching up with NBA washout, tourney hero O'Bannon Mar 20, 2009
Jerry Tarkanian had turned a corner. UNLV had just destroyed Duke, 103-73, on April 2, 1990, to win his first national championship, setting records for most points scored and largest margin of victory in a title game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Icy Bruins lose to Trojans Mar 15, 2009
Former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian sat next to actor Denzel Washington, and dozens of NBA scouts were in attendance. SUBSCRIBE. (UCLA Sports -- Rivals.com)
Riverside, Saddleback to meet in JC finals Mar 15, 2009
The last time Riverside was in the championship game, in 1966, Jerry Tarkanian was the coach. Women. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
which upset UCLA. Mar 14, 2009
Former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian sat next to actor Denzel Washington, and dozens of NBA scouts were in attendance. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Sports)
USC upsets No. 15 UCLA 65-55 Mar 14, 2009
Former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian sat next to actor Denzel Washington, and dozens of NBA scouts were in attendance. USC ended February with six losses in seven games, but the Trojans have won four in a row to revive their postseason chances. (Anchorage Daily News)
Around College Basketball: March Madness, A National Holiday? Mar 12, 2009
It was basketball royalty that I noticed at the Thomas and Mack Center this weekend, first and foremost former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian, who had a front-row seat for every game. In Las Vegas, Tark the Shark is still as big as Wayne Newton. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Still going strong Mar 9, 2009
Bob Knight and Lute Olson each have 29, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski is tied with Eddie Sutton and Jerry Tarkanian at 25, and Connecticut's Jim Calhoun has 23. Krzyzewski (828 wins in 34 seasons) and Calhoun (801 in 37 seasons) have more wins, but they've been on the job longer. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Michaels making Olympic comeback Mar 6, 2009
" Guests on later shows, he says, will include retired coaches Jerry Tarkanian, Rollie Massimino, George Raveling and Denny Crum with some celebrities mixed in on-air in what he says will be the "most-informed" NCAA show. Packer's panel will also take questions online. Not that the project has compelled him to go online himself: "I don't have a computer. I've hired guys for that side. (USA Today -- Sports)
NCAA's March Madness building in Las Vegas Mar 2, 2009
This year, check out a first-weekend promotion involving former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian. 2 Red Rock Casino Resort /strong> 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., (702) 797-7777. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Substantial donation' Feb 28, 2009
Jerry Tarkanian also obtained the first $1 million for the athletic arena (Save Mart Center) from his good friend Kirk Krikorian. Without the help of influential people like Jerry Tarkanian, we would have neither of these facilities. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Lopes era one to forgive or forget? Feb 28, 2009
"Lopes won the hearts of many in the central Valley when he took over for Jerry Tarkanian. He was supposed to usher in an era of clean, controlled, winning basketball.Under Tarkanian, the Bulldogs were cited for NCAA violations, put on four-year probation, given a one-year postseason ban, had scholarships reduced by three, and were forced to forfeit victories. The Bulldogs went 104-79 under Tarkanian, counting the wins they had to vacate. In 2003, all looked fine as the Bulldogs and their fans... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
• COLUMN: CSI's best ever? Pick 'em. But Sobers made the most of it Feb 17, 2009
Sobers was recruited by Bob Gaillard at the University of San Francisco - Bill Russell's alma mater and a top-20 basketball program at the time - but the University of Nevada-Las Vegas had just hired a coach out of Long Beach State named Jerry Tarkanian Sobers figured he'd get more playing time at UNLV. "Opportunity is the key word," he told the Las Vegas Review-Journal "USF was very attractive to me, but I thought by going to UNLV I could step right in and demonstrate what I coulddo". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Hall of Fame Feb 8, 2009
UNLV REBELS - UNLV Official Athletic Site. The class is made up of former teammates Chris Riley and Chad Campbell (golf), Cyndi Parus (softball), Roger Pettersson (tennis), Trevaia Williams (track ), the 1989-90 Lady Rebel basketball team and distinguished contributor Mel Wolzinger. (Unlvrebels.com)
