Marbury inactive again, Walsh plans discussion Nov 3, 2008
That could change at any minute, since Marbury feuded with both Larry Brown and Isiah Thomas, his past two coaches. Walsh said he couldn't envision a scenario where Marbury would be with the Knicks and inactive the rest of the season. (Anchorage Daily News)
Brown gets defensive Nov 3, 2008
"I said Coach [Larry Brown] is asking you to do certain things, and you're not doing them," Hanners recalled. "Most guys are misguided about how to do well. They think, 'If I score 15 or 18 points, Coach has to play me!'"We have Jason Richardson and Adam Morrison and a whole lot of guys who can make shots. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Revamped Pacers thump Celtics Nov 2, 2008
Bobcats 100, Heat 87: Gerald Wallace scored 34 points and hot-shooting Charlotte beat visiting Miami to give coach Larry Brown his first victory in his ninth NBA head-coaching job. After a winless preseason and an ugly loss at Cleveland to open the regular season, Wallace, Jason Richardson and Emeka Okafor powered the Bobcats with an efficient, hustling performance that gave the well-traveled Brown his 1,011th career win. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bobcats list May as inactive Nov 2, 2008
Coach Larry Brown said May would be out until "he's in the shape to play as well as he's capable of."Brown started 6-foot-7 Jared Dudley in May's place, making the Bobcats' front line significantly smaller. May missed all last season, following micro-fracture surgery on his right knee, and has struggled to reach the kind of conditioning Brown expects. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bobcats grab first win Nov 2, 2008
That was how Gerald Wallace explained it to his new coach, Larry Brown, on Saturday ... "When you're the only team [without a victory] everyone reminds you of that," Larry Brown said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bobcats fall to Cavs Oct 31, 2008
Coach Larry Brown had said as much two days before this season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But even in his darkest mood, it's hard to imagine Brown anticipating what happened in a 96-79 loss at Quicken Loans Arena. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Are the Bobcats ready? Oct 29, 2008
Now, the rest of the story: Larry Brown has been around long enough to treat exhibitions preseason games for what they are: public scrimmages ... SO HOW LONG DOES LARRY BROWN STICK AROUND. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bobcats' May affecting Brown's plan Oct 28, 2008
Bobcats coach Larry Brown says he would be happy if forward Sean May ... "He's made a lot of progress the last three days," coach Larry Brown said of May, who started all eight exhibitions at power forward. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bobcats winning strategy Oct 28, 2008
In recent months, the team has extended the contract of forward Emeka Okafor and paid the price to hire its first big-name coach in Larry Brown. It s hard to imagine the Los Angeles Lakers or the Boston Celtics touting new contracts with companies providing janitorial and travel services as signs of hope for their fans. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
More than friend of Michael Oct 28, 2008
Instead, Whitfield says Jordan needs to stay focused on running the basketball side with general manager Rod Higgins and head coach Larry Brown. Whitfield believes his deep local roots can reverse the franchise s sagging fortunes. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Isiah, police conflict regarding hospital trip Oct 25, 2008
ESPN - Isiah Thomas, police differ regarding hospital trip. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Predictions anyone, and more Oct 25, 2008
In a story last weekend I wrote about Hunter receiving a glowing recommendation from Bobcats coach Larry Brown in the summer and the Hawks snapping him up after that ... Othello Hunter came to the Atlanta Hawks attention way before Larry Brown may have called Mike Woodson about Othello s play in Charlotte ... As stated in your article, that Mike learned about Othello Hunter via his friend Larry Brown, that is not so. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Peter KingMONDAY MORNING QB Oct 20, 2008
Dallas did it in the 1990s, but the Cowboys also developed a bevy of talented down-the-line players or low-cost free-agents (Leon Lett, Larry Brown, Erik Williams, Jay Novacek). In the current chemistry experiment, it'll be interesting to see if Romo can approximate the efficiency, deep-strike capability and ball security of Troy Aikman. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Can the Celtics be caught, can the Lakers hang on? Oct 19, 2008
In the coaching ranks, Mike D'Antoni brings offensive flair to New York, Scott Skiles tries to instill defensive discipline in Milwaukee, and Larry Brown seeks to lift a struggling franchise in Charlotte and his own reputation, which took a hit in his last stop with the Knicks. Terry Porter (Phoenix), Rick Carlisle (Dallas) and Michael Curry (Detroit) inherit teams near the top, while Erik Spoelstra (Miami) and Vinny Del Negro (Chicago) hope to pick up clubs that fell toward the bottom. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
"Nothing's broken" Oct 14, 2008
PERFECT FITS: Bobcats coach Larry Brown noticed what everyone else did after halftime Monday, Flip Murray and Mo Evans are perfect fits for what the Hawks plan to do this season ... But heck, if Larry Brown says we re going to be good, who am I to argue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bobcats need to ditch bad habits Oct 10, 2008
Advertisements Rick Bonnell, Staff Writer As coaches go, Larry Brown might best be described as a fixer -- most comfortable in the practice gym, cleaning up the little flaws that add up to a bad team. The Charlotte Bobcats were a bad team last season -- 32-50, and as sloppy as that record suggests. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Flashback Friday-Redskins vs. Rams Oct 10, 2008
On the ensuing kickoff the Redskins' control of the game turned into command of it when the Rams fumbled, the Redskins recovered, and Larry Brown bulled over from the one six plays later. The Rams threatened to rally back into it in the second half, cutting what was a 31-10 Redskins lead to 31-24. (WarpathInsiders.com)
Brown's voice on the floor Oct 8, 2008
Or perhaps you should just call Nazr Mohammed the smart, old guy who's already been through the drill with Larry Brown. Backup center Mohammed is the sole Charlotte Bobcat to play for Brown, unless you count the summer Emeka Okafor sat at the end of the bench with Team USA in 2004. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Charlotte Bobcats at Orlando Magic: Scouting report Oct 8, 2008
It brings to town first-year Bobcats' Coach Larry Brown, who begins his 12th coaching job over his 23-year career. The Magic will also get their first look at Bobcats rookie PG D.J. Augustin and C Alexis Ajinca, while Howard will have his latest matchup opposite. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
New research on family-based HIV prevention presented at annual NIH conference Oct 8, 2008
Study co-authors were Larry Brown from the BHCRC and Alpert Medical School, Ralph DiClemente from Emory University, Geri Donenberg from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the Project STYLE study group ... Study co-authors were Larry Brown and Christopher Houck from the BHCRC and Alpert Medical School. (EurekAlert!)
Quick shots chafe Brown Oct 3, 2008
Plenty, new coach Larry Brown told all the players: Carroll launched that attempt seconds into a possession. The fact that he made it didn't justify the decision. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bobcats' Wallace looking to adapt Oct 3, 2008
Gerald Wallace, dunking during training camp, says he'll still have opportunities, but Larry Brown is 'trying to break me out of that one-man defense thing ... Monday, new Bobcats coach Larry Brown wondered aloud whether he had any small forwards who would guard to his satisfaction. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Self's Book Open and Honest Oct 3, 2008
Self has always possessed the ability to make the best of any situation which is what he did when he injured his knee and ended up with a graduate assistant position in Lawrence under Larry Brown ... The book starts with a heart-felt foreword written by former KU coach Larry Brown who speaks fondly of Self s abilities and even admits he s in awe of Self in some ways. (Phog.net)
Crucial season for May Sep 11, 2008
New coach Larry Brown said as much during summer league in Las Vegas. May understands that's as much about the Bobcats' lack of depth at power forward as an endorsement of his value. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cardinals begin season with win Sep 3, 2008
Leading rushers for the Bulldogs were Trey Hights with 10 carries for 49 yards; Larry Brown with three carries for 33 yards; and Market with three carries for 20 yards. Columbus quarterback Broo-ks Sitka recorded three pass completions out of six attempts for 36 yards. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Don't Fall for the "Redeem Team" Hokum Aug 23, 2008
He also wisely jettisoned the 2004 Team USA coach, Larry Brown, who for his and his squad's surly and indifferent performance in Athens. Yes, the team was a collection of mismatched partsAllen Iverson and Stephon Marbury pounding the air out of ball in the same backcourtbut Brown threw the match in the barrel of gasoline. (Slate)
McLeod named assistant coach Aug 15, 2008
A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, McLeod's career path was influenced by his legendary high school coach, Bobby Hurley, Sr., of St. Anthony's High School and three other Hall of Fame coaches that he played for, Mike Krzyzewski (Duke), Lenny Wilkens (Atlanta) and Larry Brown (Philadelphia). "I watched him throughout his career as a high school, college and NBA player, and I've always been impressed with him," said Crean. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Redeem Team' has bought into Olympic experience Aug 10, 2008
And the American players who did show up and play for Larry Brown (now the Charlotte Bobcats head coach) often did so reluctantly and spent a whole lot of time complaining about the referees. It was disgusting, really. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Aug 6, 2008
The problem there is, superstar coaches aren't as compelling as superstar players with this stuff (and if they were, Larry Brown would hold some sort of career record for sudsy job switches). As for Sprewell, there was too much shelf time from the point of his suspension early in 1997-98, through the lockout to his return, in New York, for the shortened 50-game schedule. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Baylor jumps to top of Wall's list Aug 3, 2008
"Does anyone remember Danny Manning?"Manning was a high school star in Greensboro and was expected to stay in-state until Kansas coach Larry Brown hired Ed Manning, Danny's father. Clifton has a tie to the Baylor program. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sources: Okafor, Cats close to new 6-year deal Jul 29, 2008
But Diop elected to take a similar deal from the , while the Bobcats -- most notably new coach Larry Brown -- kept publicly proclaiming their intention to resist any sign-and-trade interest in Okafor and eventually come to terms with their most accomplished interior force defensively. "As we've repeatedly stated, we want Emeka Okafor back on our basketball team," Higgins told The Associated Press on Friday. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Bobcats, Okafor agree on 6-year, $72 million deal Jul 29, 2008
The move comes a year after Okafor turned down a contract for similar money and assures new coach Larry Brown will have the team's top inside presence when he begins his record ninth NBA coaching job in the fall. "It was very important for us to get a deal done," general manager Rod Higgins said. (The Daily Reflector)
Huge blunder Jul 24, 2008
The wrost coach in the NBA. They passed over Avery Johnson and Larry Brown for Mike AKA STEVE HARVEY WOODSON. And now they just lost Childress, lol I promise you Josh Smith is next. By Dan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
More tag sale than tribute Jul 22, 2008
"This is a very sad day for me and my family," Larry Brown, the singer's son, told Sharpton, referring not to the sale's yield but to the fact of its occurrence. In spite of last-minute efforts to block the auction, it had gone ahead under pressure from an estate that has been tangled and embattled since the day Brown died, leaving behind multiple wives and girlfriends, children that he acknowledged and some he did not, grandchildren, business managers and contentious trustees. (International Herald Tribune)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jul 17, 2008
BROWN (Howard-Cooper, Sacramento Bee) -- Q new Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown. 1,000. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Author Martin Clark a judge of characters Jul 16, 2008
Clark's favorite author, the late Larry Brown, lived in Oxford ... "Larry Brown went through the same thing. Some really bad golfers never give up, and it was sort of like that for me. "I remember writing a story for a college class, and the professor mentioned a sentence I had written and said it had meaning. (The Clarion-Ledger)
RISK VS. REWARD: Lakers would be rolling dice with Artest Jul 15, 2008
Throw in the rising Magic and Hawks, as well as promising new blood for the Bulls (Derrick Rose), Heat (Michael Beasley), Bobcats (coach Larry Brown) and Bucks (coach Scott Skiles, Richard Jefferson), and it looks at least like there won't be as many pushovers at the bottom of the East. Have they come up with a name for the new Oklahoma City franchise. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Numbers Game - Georgia's Best at Each Number Jul 14, 2008
Others: DE Billy Payne, TE Troy Sadowski, DE Dicky Clark, E Pat Hodgson, TE Larry Brown. 88 TE Norris Brown #89 TE Ben Watson. (DawgPost.com)
Football Outsiders: Best RB classes (Part 2) Jul 13, 2008
Miami got Mercury Morris in the third round, Washington got Larry Brown in the eighth round and Pittsburgh got "Frenchy" Fuqua in the 11th round. Also in this draft: Dave Hampton, who. (ESPN -- Football News)
Looks like Hawks' Joshes will stay Jul 13, 2008
Personally, I would ve taken Larry Brown who has a track record that says it s very likely the Bobcats will be in the playoffs soon. But they only gave him 2 years, not 5, that seems smart to me, you bring him back, but you can still fire him without having to pay a lot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bobcats take act to Vegas Jul 8, 2008
Morrison will be challenged on a roster full of wing players, with new coach Larry Brown setting a high standard for defense (not Morrison's strength) ... He's working for two pretty good former point guards -- Larry Brown and Phil Ford. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Misses The Mark Jul 6, 2008
He dedicated this novel to the late author Larry Brown, whose wonderful novel "Fay" is clearly a source of inspiration here. Dubus should have heeded some lessons from Brown: Keep it simple, do not forget the power of comic relief in the face of calamity, and stay close to home. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Top 100 books of last 25 years Jul 1, 2008
It s tough for regional fiction to make it onto a list like this, as there are several books by Harry Crews and Larry Brown that I enjoyed much more than some of the stuff on here. By Reading Mom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rose, Beasley, Mayo go 1-2-3 in NBA draft Jun 30, 2008
Charlotte gave new coach Larry Brown a point guard, taking D.J. Augustin of Texas with the ninth pick. New Jersey took Stanford center Brook Lopez at No. 10, and Arizona's Jerryd Bayless joined fellow Pac-10 guards Mayo and Westbrook by going 11th to Indiana. (FOX 11, AZ)
Bobcats’ draft night decisions are up for debate Jun 28, 2008
While Higgins said Augustin vs. Lopez was a very close call, Augustin is the pass-first point guard new coach Larry Brown craves. The pick came after the Bobcats discussed trading Wallace to Toronto for point guard T.J. Ford. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Bulls take Rose with No. 1 pick Jun 27, 2008
Charlotte gave new coach Larry Brown a point guard, taking D.J. Augustin of Texas with the ninth pick. New Jersey took Stanford center Brook Lopez at No. 10, and Arizona s Jerryd Bayless joined fellow Pac-10 guards Mayo and Westbrook by going 11th to Indiana. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Bobcats get 20th pick Jun 26, 2008
But the Bobcats are determined to make the playoffs for the first time next season, and part-owner Michael Jordan and new coach Larry Brown will have a chance to improve the roster Thursday night. The Bobcats could have their eye on 7-foot-2 center Roy Hibbert of Georgetown with the 20th pick. (AZCentral -- Sports)
NBA mock draft: lottery selections Jun 25, 2008
Charlotte Jerryd Bayless, SG, Arizona Coach Larry Brown prides himself on developing point guards. 10. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Rumors swirl around Hawks' Smith Jun 24, 2008
Chris Brossaurd was just saying that when Larry Brown coached the Olympic Team 4 yrs ago he would nt hardly play Melo or Lebron, because he just doesnt trust young players. Who does that sound like. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
STAYcations:Oxford a haven for followers of written word Jun 23, 2008
" Hundreds of his fans - from scholars to mechanics - descend on Oxford every summer to immerse themselves in his work and his world at the Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference.All throughout the year Faulkner aficionados come to Oxford, the model for his fictional Jefferson, to search out the genesis of his genius. They tread reverently through Rowan Oak, marveling in hushed tones at viewing his own handwriting on the wall. Armed with modern-era roadmaps, the author's own imaginative map of... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Expectation of privacy splits rulings in sex sting cases Jun 14, 2008
LARRY BROWN: Pleaded no contest to lewd and lascivious behavior and indecent exposure; sentenced to six months' probation. EDGAR MILLARD: Pleaded no contest to lewd and lascivious behavior and indecent exposure; sentenced to 15 days in jail, six months' probation, HIV and mental testing. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Photo by Noah Grahamn/NBAE/Getty Images Jun 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- With one more win on Fathers' Day, Doc Rivers can join Lakers counterpart Phil Jackson, San Antonio's Gregg Popovich and Charlotte-bound Larry Brown as the only active coaches in the game with an NBA championship on his resume. You got a sense of what that would mean to Rivers on Friday, when he was asked about his late father Grady on the morning after Boston's historic comeback from 24 points down in Game 4. (ESPN)
Q&A With Jason King Jun 12, 2008
Cindy Self, Roy Williams, Larry Brown, JaRon Rush, Clyde Lovellette, Bud Stallworth and R.C. Buford are featured. But you'll also read fun stories from cheerleaders, Lawrence bar owners and the caterer who provides some of the team's pre-game meals. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
CSCC employees honored at ceremony Jun 11, 2008
Receiving 10-year service awards were Ana Basoa-McMillan, associate professor of English/Spanish; LaTasha Stenson, assistant professor of English; Marilyn Hart, associate professor of nursing; Yolanda Neal, evening academic support specialist; Larry Brown, custodial lead work, Clifton campus; Dearl Lampley, associate professor of agriculture; James Smith, associate professor of developmental mathematics; Jimmy Humphrey, maintenance utility worker;, Richard Hardison, assistant professor of... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
A coach for all seasons Former Warriors boss Musselman keeps busy Jun 7, 2008
"Keeps me fresh and on top of my game," Musselman said, adding he visits with coaches and attends clinics like the one former NBA coach Larry Brown and Memphis coach John Calipari ran in September in Tunica, Miss. "When you don't have a job, you're not a threat," Musselman said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Basketball's Coaching Conundrum Jun 6, 2008
Just two, the Lakers' Phil Jackson in 2000 and the Pistons' Larry Brown in 2004, won championships (unless you count the Miami Heat's Pat Riley in 2006, who had returned to the bench that season after a two-year hiatus interrupted his eight-year run) ... In 2005, the New York Knicks hired respected veteran coach Larry Brown to a five-year, $50 million deal. (Forbes -- Business)
A decision with a twist Jun 5, 2008
But the Pistons have apparently covered their bases if that doesn t work out by contacting the representative of Woodson, who was the lead assistant on Larry Brown s staff when the Pistons won the NBA title in 2004 ... I ve had more than one spy confirm for me that had Woodson not bolted for the Hawks job after that title season that he (and not Flip Saunders) would have been the choice to replace Larry Brown ... I would love to beat up on you and Larry Brown for the next 5 years or so. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
National Digest Jun 5, 2008
The decision comes three years after Saunders took over for Larry Brown, who led the Pistons to two straight NBA finals. In Saunders three seasons, the Pistons were 176-70 in the regular season and 30-21 in the postseason, but they lost in the Eastern Conference finals each year. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Two approaches, same result Jun 1, 2008
"Jackson played for such esteemed coaches as Pat Riley, Larry Brown, Larry Bird, Lenny Wilkens, Jeff Van Gundy, and Jerry Sloan. He was a finalist for the Knicks job before Mike D'Antoni was hired, isn't expected to get the Suns job because they want a more experienced coach, and is expected to lose out on the Chicago job to Doug Collins."I've been playing for Hall of Fame coaches, and it's something I'm excited about," said Jackson. "If I didn't get an opportunity and I'm still calling games,... (Boston Globe)
The wanderers Jun 1, 2008
The novel is dedicated to the late writer Larry Brown, and AJ hails from the same grim province as Brown's benighted losers, his pickup-driving, beer-swilling rednecks. AJ is an unexpectedly complex man with simple aspirations and a generous heart who suffers from chronic bad judgment. (Boston Globe)
Belichick has been there for Celtics May 30, 2008
"The study cited the fact that at the beginning of the 2007-08 season, there were 12 African-Americans in head coaching positions, which represented the highest ratio in all pro sports at 40 percent; and that the NBA achieved the highest ratios of minorities in the history of men's professional sport in the categories of team CEOs/presidents at 23 percent, team vice presidents at 15 percent, and league office professionals at more than 34 percent.Those numbers, however, did not reflect recent... (Boston Globe)
Reluctant flier Jonathan Miles takes a pen to (un)friendly skies May 30, 2008
There he met Larry Brown, the Oxford fireman turned novelist, who served as "surrogate father and mentor. I wish we had a better word than mentor. It sounds so pretentious.". Brown and Miles would "talk about writing the way other guys talk about football. It was an astonishing education. Some people go to the Iowa Writers' Workshop. I had Larry.". (USA Today -- Travel)
New Vaccine Approach Prevents, Reverses Diabetes In Lab Study May 30, 2008
Larry Brown, ScD, Vice President, Research and Chief Technology Officer and Kimberly Gillis, PhD, Director of Research at Epic Therapeutics (Norwood, MA), part of Baxter's Medication Delivery business, worked with Drs. Giannoukakis and Trucco to develop the specific diabetes vaccine microspheres. (Science Daily)
King: Past could haunt some NBA draft prospects May 30, 2008
Charlotte Bobcats head coach Larry Brown said drafting players with solid reputations is about more than maintaining a strong public image. "I'd take character and toughness over ability any day," Brown said. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Green: 1st round or return May 28, 2008
"I don't know."HANNERS TO JOIN BOBCATS: Longtime Larry Brown assistant Dave Hanners is joining the Charlotte Bobcats. Hanners was at the coach's side Tuesday watching drills at the NBA pre-draft camp. (News & Observer -- Sports)
