Lady Vols earn kudos for effort Oct 23, 2009
Pat Summitt at practice Thursday (MMC photo) ... Date: Oct 21, 2009 After three days of practice lengthy, intense and in teaching mode Pat Summitt is cautiously pleased. (InsideTennessee.com)
Former Wisconsin Star Jessie Vetter Named Sportswoman of the Year by Women's Sports Foundation Oct 15, 2009
Further, The Gatorade Company received the Billie Jean King Contribution Award and Dick Ebersol, chairman of NBC Universal Sports ics, was awarded with the Industry Leader Award, while Annika Sorenstam and Pat Summitt received special tributes. In addition to recognizing high-profile athletes and their supporters, the Women's Sports Foundation uses the Annual Salute to Women in Sports to help forward its mission to promote equality and progress for women and girls in sports and athletics. (Wcha.com)
Love of the game Oct 1, 2009
Shanna Crossley (Katie Clementson/NBAEGettyImages). By Posted Oct 1, 2009. (InsideTennessee.com)
Pat Summitt setting tone early Sep 25, 2009
Taber Spani, Angie Bjorklund (MMC photo). Date: Sep 25, 2009 When it comes to basketball familiarity doesnt breed contempt. (InsideTennessee.com)
Loree Moore has solid season for New York Sep 17, 2009
If Pat Summitt was not your former coach but was now your pet, what would you name her: What would I name her. Gotti. (InsideTennessee.com)
Tennessee, UCLA coaches team up Sep 12, 2009
An orange Lady Vol guitar autographed by Pat Summitt was one auction item ... Nikki Caldwell and Holly Warlick, center, laugh as Pat Summitt expresses her feelings about Caldwell going west ... It also gives us a chance to recognize two greats in athletics when you think about what Bobby Denton has meant from the broadcasting side and what Pat Summitt has meant to the womens game period. (InsideTennessee.com)
Faith Dupree fits in at Tennessee Sep 11, 2009
She has watched several Lady Vol practice sessions, so she knows the Pat Summitt they have seen at individual workouts is not the same head coach they will see next week when a full team session can be held. to read the rest of this story. (InsideTennessee.com)
Second Annual Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund 4Kay Golf Classic Brings Friendly Competition to Greensboro's Tournament Town Sep 1, 2009
The competitors on the course are slated to be a literal Who s Who of women s basketball, including WBCA Chief Executive Officer Beth Bass, Fund Executive Director and Hall of Fame former Texas Tech coach Sharp, Fund President and former Yow coaching associate Stephanie Glance, alongside Fund board members and head coaches Geno Auriemma (Connecticut) and Pat Summitt (Tennessee). Many Big XII, the host of the 4Kay event last September, and ACC coaches will also be on hand for the 2009 Classic,... (Theacc.com)
Nikki Caldwell To Co-Host b3 Fundraiser In Knoxville Sept. 11 Sep 1, 2009
Special honorees will be Hall of Fame Coach Pat Summitt, who will receive the 2009 Inspirational Award, and legendary public address announcer and country music radio mogul Bobby Denton, who will receive the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award. Admission to the breast cancer fundraising event is $100. (Uclabruins.com)
When parents should butt into kid's battles Aug 27, 2009
"Some kids need more TLC, and others benefit from a little extra push," says Pat Summitt, the head coach of the University of Tennessee women's basketball team and the most winning coach in NCAA basketball history. Let the coach be the judge of what your kid needs. (CNN -- US)
Dream may play 'home' playoff games on road Aug 27, 2009
Tennessee coach Pat Summitt attended the game to see four of her former players: the Sparks' Candace Parker and Shannon Bobbitt and the Dream's Chamique Holdsclaw and Michelle Snow. Summitt was recognized at halftime and addressed the remaining fans from the sellout crowd of 11,304 after the game. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Sparks, Dream tantalize crowd Aug 24, 2009
The current Lady Vol team waves at Pat Summitt ... Pat Summitt acknowledges a section of orange after the game ... Pat Summitt hugs Shannon Bobbitt after the game. (InsideTennessee.com)
Dream falls at Philips in front of sellout crowd Aug 24, 2009
Elissa Eubanks/AJC From left, Pat Summitt, the legendary head coach of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, talks with alumni and now Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga Sunday, Aug, 23, 2009. Summitt attended their game against the Atlanta Dream and addressed fans after the game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
WNBA: Defending champs finish weekend strong Aug 24, 2009
With Pat Summitt watching from courtside, Parker had 23 points and eight rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks earn their fifth straight victory. "I could hear Pat in my head," Parker said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Thompson, late Yow to receive Lapchick Awards Aug 20, 2009
The inaugural group of Lapchick honorees was Hall of Famers Pat Summitt, Lou Carnesecca and Dean Smith. The award is sponsored by Nike, D'Agostino Supermarkets and HHI Hotels. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Lapchick Award to Yow Aug 20, 2009
The inaugural Lapchick honorees were Hall of Famers Pat Summitt, Lou Carnesecca and Dean Smith. More basketball. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lady Vols release basketball slate Aug 19, 2009
Pat Summitt (AP photo). By Posted Aug 18, 2009. (InsideTennessee.com)
Deep discount on Color Purple | 50% off Chicago | Free beer tasting Aug 18, 2009
A greater incentive might be the appearance and post-game talk by Tennessee coach Pat Summitt. The Lady Vols graduated two of the best players who ll be on the court: Parker and the Dream s Chamique Holdsclaw. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Lady Vol Gray recovering from brain surgery Aug 13, 2009
"Amber's strong will, positive attitude and determination, coupled with the excellent work of her medical team, has allowed for her release 2 1/2 weeks ahead of schedule,'' Tennessee coach Pat Summitt said in a statement released in Knoxville. "The Lady Vol basketball family continues to keep Amber in our constant thoughts and prayers. We know she will approach the next phase of her rehabilitation with the same strong will, determination and intensity. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Tennessee's Gray ahead on stroke rehabilitation Aug 12, 2009
"Gray expects to return to classes in Tennessee in January."Amber's strong will, positive attitude and determination, coupled with the excellent work of her medical team, has allowed for her release 2 weeks ahead of schedule," Tennessee coach Pat Summitt said in a statement released in Knoxville."The Lady Vol basketball family continues to keep Amber in our constant thoughts and prayers. We know she will approach the next phase of her rehabilitation with the same strong will, determination and... (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Smith Listed Among Two Best College Basketball Coaches In History Jul 31, 2009
Current Tar Heels coach was among the coaching greats who filled out ballots for SN, joining Bobby Bowden, Larry Brown, Whitey Herzog, Tommy Lasorda, Marv Levy, Tom Osborne, Don Shula, Steve Spurrier, Bob Stoops, Pat Summitt, Barry Switzer and Lenny Wilkens, among others ... Pat Summitt (women's college basketball), 12 ... Pat Summitt, women's college basketball 12. (Tarheelblue.com)
Ol' Roy neglected by lists Jul 30, 2009
19) and Pat Summitt (No. 11) led a conspiracy to keep Roy out of the club. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Women's Basketball To Face Nation's Best Among 2009-10 Opponents Jul 21, 2009
15) the Duke Blue Devils come to Maples Pavilion, then the five-game homestand will come to a close with a bang, as Pat Summitt brings her Tennessee Lady Volunteers to Maples Pavilion for a Dec. 19 clash. Stanford will then make its second trip to the East Coast, traveling to Storrs, Conn. (Gostanford.com)
In the blood: AAU champions' gene pool makes a big splash Jul 21, 2009
"(Rutgers coach) Vivian Stringer is there. Pat Summitt is there," Davis says. "I'm looking around and getting nervous. ... There's so many college coaches, they had to clear a section.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Valley girls on tour Jul 19, 2009
Among those watching the games was college basketball s winningest coach of all time, Pat Summitt from Tennessee. Other coaches came from Louisville, Indiana, as well as BYU and Utah State. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Balancing Act Jul 7, 2009
As one of the biggest stars to play for Pat Summitt at the University of Tennessee, Parker was the first woman to dunk in the NCAA tournament and followed Wilt Chamberlain and Wes Unseld as the third hoops player ever to double up on rookie of the year and MVP honors in a pro league. Considering her importance to women's basketball, it's little wonder the reaction was mixed when news broke of her pregnancy in January. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Baylor Women's Basketball Releases 2009-10 Non-conference Schedule Jul 7, 2009
Also, we are honored to open up on national television versus Pat Summitt and her Lady Vols in Knoxville in the State Farm Classic. They've cut back the State Farm Classic from two games to one so its very special to be selected to play in it, Mulkey added. (KWTX.com, TX)
Women's Home Jul 5, 2009
Pat Summitt recently spoke with USA TODAY about her path to the pinnacle with the Lady Vols, a trip that helped her reach 1,000 career victories. Hear Summitt talk about her time with the Lady Vols. (USA Today -- Sports)
July 2: Margie Wright becomes the NCAA All-Time Winningest Coach Jul 3, 2009
On the list, Wright is one of only four coaches, including UCLA head volleyball coach Andy Banachowski and Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt to amass over 1,000 career victories. In her time at Fresno State, Wright has 1,182 victories and in 2009, picked up her 300 career victory in the Western Athletic Conference, becoming the first coach to reach such a milestone. (Gobulldogs.com)
AndyStaplesInside Recruiting Tennessee has its first recruit for '13: a familiar 13-year-old name. Jul 1, 2009
Lailaa Williams: Kiffin's hoops colleague, Pat Summitt, should have the inside track to sign former Tennessee guard Candace Parker and former Duke forward Shelden Williams' two-month-old daughter. Of course, Mike Krzyzewski might try to help out Duke women's coach Joanne P. McCallie by bending ex-Blue Devil Williams' ear. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Celtic draft pick Hudson eager to test himself Jun 27, 2009
Tennessee-Martin s claims to sporting fame include launching the career of legendary University of Tennessee women s basketball coach Pat Summitt, and fielding a successful rodeo team, according to athletic communications director Joe Lofaro. We re a small school [6,500 students] in northwest Tennessee, Lofaro said. (Boston Globe)
10 Questions for Candace Parker Jun 26, 2009
Has your coach at Tennessee, Pat Summitt, started recruiting her yet. Brenda Goodman JOHNSON CITY, TENN.. (Time.com)
Jim Jarrett To Retire Jun 25, 2009
"There have been many successes for our program over my 40 years, but significant ones for me personally include the graduation rate of our student-athletes, national championships, our overall Division I success, and leadership role in women's athletics, the development of our athletic venues and the ODU Sports Hall of Fame, our long standing rivalry in women's basketball with Pat Summitt and the Tennessee Lady Vols and the accomplishments of and our field hockey program," says Jarrett. Old... (Odusports.com)
Sonja Hogg seems to finally be getting the credit she's due for building Louisiana Tech into a powerhouse and promoting women's basketball Jun 25, 2009
"Sonja was all about raising the awareness of women's basketball," said Tennessee Coach Pat Summitt, who presented Hogg at her Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction. "She wasn't just a great recruiter, she was a great promoter. She could sell an Eskimo ice.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
* Iraqi girls hoop it up at US basketball camp run by a Hall of Fame coach Jun 21, 2009
Hall of Fame coach Pat Summitt and her University of Tennessee staff routinely preach basketball fundamentals to campers X just not to players from Iraq. There were 10 eager teenage Iraqi girls at Summitts annual camp this week, taking in every word: Games cant be won without defense and ball control is the foundation of good offense. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Iraqi girls hoop it up at00004000 Pat Summitt camp Jun 20, 2009
Iraqi girls hoop it up at Pat Summitt camp - MSNBC Wire Services - nbcsports ... Iraqi girls hoop it up at Pat Summitt camp ... In this photograph taken on June 11, 2009, Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt, left, gives a high-five to Shnian, 14, after taking a few photos during a press conference at the university in Knoxville, Tenn. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'The Meeks' battle again in WNBA Jun 16, 2009
The Meeks' battle again in WNBA. Chamique Holdsclaw, Tamika Catchings (MMC photo). (InsideTennessee.com)
Legendary La. Tech coach Hogg in HOF class Jun 16, 2009
-- When Tennessee would travel to play Louisiana Tech in the early days of the teams' rivalry, coach Sonja Hogg would bring Pat Summitt to her house after the game so she could wash the Lady Volunteers' dirty jerseys. It's that kind of friendship and cooperation that has made women's basketball so special, said Hogg, the longtime Lady Techsters coach who is among the six 2009 inductees to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame here. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
STAPLES: It's time to fully appreciate the greatness of Phil Jackson Jun 16, 2009
He'll have more titles than Vince Lombardi (five), Casey Stengel (seven), Scotty Bowman (nine), Woody Hayes (five) and Pat Summitt (eight). He'll be tied with John Wooden, the man every coach -- regardless of sport -- longs to emulate. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Peterson happy to return to Appalachian St. May 21, 2009
Tennessee women's coach Pat Summitt constantly preached that message during Peterson's time in Knoxville. After watching countless college basketball games as part of his job with the Bobcats, Peterson finally came to understand exactly what Summitt meant. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Family, friends celebrate Summitt May 5, 2009
KNOXVILLE Pat Summitt s stone-cold, intense stare was talked about often, but noticeably absent from her face on a day when she was honored ... The University of Tennessee hosted Pat Summitt s Day of 1,000 Stories at the Tennessee Theatre in downtown Knoxville. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Harper aims to know her team Apr 19, 2009
There, under her maiden name, Kellie Jolly, she helped the Lady Vols win three consecutive national titles and earned the respect of coach Pat Summitt for her leadership and work ethic. More N.C. State Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Yoculan's reign was one of a kind Apr 19, 2009
Such disparate celebrities as comedian Jeff Foxworthy, cook Paula Deen, Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts and Tennessee women s basketball coach Pat Summitt weighed in on Yoculan s years at UGA.. This is what a singular figure Yoculan is: Foxworthy was willing to risk all his redneck cachet by speaking well of gymnastics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Harper's pedigree wins over Wolfpack Apr 18, 2009
She introduced herself as a passionate student of basketball who learned from Tennessee coach Pat Summitt. One of those lessons included respect for Yow, the pioneering coach who led the Wolfpack for 34 seasons before she died on Jan. 24 after a long battle with breast cancer. (News & Observer -- Sports)
RELEASE: NC State Picks Harper Apr 17, 2009
Pat Summitt, Tennessee Lady Vols head coach: North Carolina State is getting a young and rising star in the game in Coach Kellie Jolly Harper ... Wes Moore, Chattanooga Lady Mocs head coach and former assistant coach for NC State women's basketball (1993-95): "With Kellie Harper, NC State is getting the total package. On one hand, she is a young, up-and-coming coach who can recruit and relate well to todays student-athlete. On the other hand, she was raised by a coach, her father, and... (StateFans.com)
Report: NC State hires Harper as new coach Apr 16, 2009
Harper also played under Pat Summitt as part of Tennessee's three straight national championship teams from 1996-98. This year, Harper led Western Carolina -- located about 300 miles west of the Raleigh campus in the North Carolina mountains -- to a 21-12 record and an appearance in the first round of the NCAAs. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Lady Vols conclude team workouts Apr 15, 2009
Pat Summitt, Dean Lockwood (MMC photo) ... The coaches used the three weeks since the last loss to set the foundation for whats expected in the off-season and now theyll, in the words of Pat Summitt, wait and see. (InsideTennessee.com)
Auriemma wins Naismith award for sixth time Apr 8, 2009
Tennessee's Pat Summitt has won the Naismith five times. Other 2009 Naismith finalists included Sherri Coale of Oklahoma, Nell Fortner of Auburn and Aaron Johnston of South Dakota State. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
WNBA honors Summitt as inspirational coach Apr 8, 2009
Tennessee Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt recipient of WNBA award - ESPN ... Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt on Tuesday was named the recipient of the WNBA Inspiring Coach Award and will be honored at a later date during the league's upcoming season ... "We are absolutely thrilled to honor Pat Summitt for all of her professional accomplishments," WNBA president Donna Orender said in the statement. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Oklahoma AD: We don't want Paris' payback Apr 8, 2009
Her streak of 112 straight double-doubles was snapped in a victory against Tennessee this season that denied Pat Summitt in her first shot at her 1,000th career victory. Castiglione said he thought Paris' guarantee took on a life of its own, and "I don't know of anybody on campus or around campus that has that expectation" that she pay the school back. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Five headed into Basketball Hall of Fame Apr 7, 2009
Having complied an 804-267 career record during her 37 years as a head coach, Stringer is the third-winningest coach in Division 1 women's history, trailing Tennessee's Pat Summitt and former Texas coach Jody Conradt. In 1993, she was named Naismith College Coach of the Year. (Boston Globe)
MJ, Admiral headline new Hall class Apr 7, 2009
She trails only Pat Summitt and Jody Conradt on the career wins list, and guided Rutgers to its fifth straight regional semifinals trip this season. "My knees are weak, and to think I would be standing here with these great, great, men of basketball," Stringer said. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Jordan Leads the Way Apr 7, 2009
She trails only Pat Summitt and Jody Conradt on the victories list. Induction is Sept. 10-12 in Springfield, Mass. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Texas Tech to Play Tennessee in ESPNU Road to the Championship Apr 6, 2009
"We enjoyed playing in the 2007 ESPNU Tip-Off in Tampa vs. Big 12 foe Oklahoma, and we were fortunate to revisit the Tampa-St. Pete area for the 2008 Final Four," said Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt. "Likewise, I look forward to playing in the 2009 ESPNU Invitational vs. Texas Tech in San Antonio, home of the 2010 Final Four. It will be an exciting field and will showcase four of the nation's top teams in two great contests.". (Texastech.com)
Fulmer, mules on parade Apr 6, 2009
Pat Summitt, who coaches the Lady Vols basketball team, served as grand marshal in 1998. Fulmer was dismissed this past season after his team posted a losing record and failed to make it to a bowl game. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
NEW RIVALRY? Stanford, UConn schedule regular-season series Apr 6, 2009
Tennessee coach Pat Summitt outbid others to purchase one of Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma's ties for $1,000 at a Friday auction to benefit the Kay Yow cancer research fund. "She's going home and put voodoo pins in it," joked Auriemma, playing on their testy relationship. (USA Today -- Sports)
UConn's Moore is player of the year (Today) Apr 4, 2009
" Rutgers Assistant coach Clarissa Davis-Wrightsil has resigned after less than a year to return to her home state of Texas. In a statement, Davis Wrightsil said her mother has experienced health problems and she felt she needed to be closer to her family. Coach C. Vivian Stringer is a likely inductee into the 2009 Hall of Fame, according to reports. The class will be announced Monday during the Final Four in Detroit. Stringer has amassed an 825-280 record over four decades, third on the career... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Reports: Robinson, Stringer make Naismith Hall Apr 4, 2009
She trails only Pat Summitt and Jody Conradt on the career victories list. "It's about time," said former Rutgers player Katie Adams upon hearing the news Thursday night, according to The Star Ledger of Newark. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Stars come out Apr 4, 2009
The stat line wasn't pretty, but Spani a Tennessee signee showed in the second half why Pat Summitt and her staff are so excited to have her on campus in the fall. She had eight points in the second half after struggling from the field early. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Memphis is still on the hunt Apr 3, 2009
He was always behind Pat Summitt, but he was able to be more popular than Phillip Fulmer. That all changed when the exciting and new Lane Kiffin came charging into Knoxville oozing with confidence and bravado. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Men's coaches hoop it up for women Apr 2, 2009
Pat Summitt returned the favor for the men by showing up in a cheerleading outfit. On Tuesday night, when Oklahoma defeated Purdue before a packed house in Oklahoma City to reach the women's Final Four, big Bubba Paris was there, the former San Francisco 49er with the three Super Bowl rings and the two low-posting senior daughters. (USA Today -- Sports)
CHAT RECAP: Women's basketball reporter Dick Patrick Apr 1, 2009
They were the youngest team Pat Summitt ever coached. They were weakened by injuries. (USA Today -- Sports)
Big Orange Caravan rolls into Camden April 28 Apr 1, 2009
Each event features a few of the Tennessee coaches, such as Pat Summitt, Bruce Pearl, Lane Kiffin, the Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling, and assistant coaches. This will give the Tennessee fans in our area a rare opportunity to meet the UT coaches and hear from them personally as they speak about their teams. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Our list of real headlines for April Fools Day Apr 1, 2009
Tennessee women lose in the first round of the NCAA tournament: A Pat Summitt team not making the Sweet 16. Please. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lane Kiffin talks Tennessee football Mar 27, 2009
-Kiffin admits that he's a little afraid of Pat Summitt because she's such a coaching legend, but it's great to have her at the school and as a resource for the program. -Kiffin can't comment on the Raiders situation because it's being handled be the NFL, but he thinks the experience was great because he learned about the business and would like to get back into the league at some point down the road. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
