UConn opens season at No. 1 in women's poll Nov 5, 2008
"I think you have to go with Connecticut," said Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, whose team has won the last two NCAA titles and is not a voter. "I just think they're loaded. Maya Moore is a special talent.". (USA Today -- Sports)
STANFORD READY Nov 5, 2008
Coach Pat Summitt, who has eight national titles and needs 17 wins to hit the 1,000 mark, has the youngest team of her 34 seasons, including six freshmen. "The thing about them is that they're very talented," Summitt said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wildcats Host Panhandle State Nov 4, 2008
Butts, a 2000 graduate of the University of Tennessee, played four seasons for the legendary Pat Summitt and was a part of two NCAA championship teams. Butts was also chosen the 1997 SEC Defensive Player of the Year and helped the Lady Vols to three SEC titles. (Pac-10.org)
Auburn's Bonner is versatile star Nov 1, 2008
"She's a special player," Tennessee coach Pat Summitt said. "You don't see many people with her size that have the skill set that she has, playing from the outside or the inside. She's a great competitor. She's just gotten better and better. I expect her to continue to be a force in the game.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Hurricanes Win in Exhibition Over Mike White All-Stars Nov 1, 2008
Courtney McDaniel of the Premier Players, who played for coach Pat Summitt at Tennessee, led her team with 22 points and 17 rebounds. The Hurricanes are the first of eight college teams that the All-Stars will play against in the coming weeks, including games against Florida State, NC State, North Carolina and Boston College of the ACC.. (Hurricanesports.com)
Early signing period primer Nov 1, 2008
Two streaks will therefore go bye-bye: two straight No. 1 signing classes for Pat Summitt, and three straight years signing ESPN HoopGurlz's No. 1 prospect for Geno Auriemma. With the NCAA's early signing period less than two weeks away, those previously rock-solid investments could give way to a real Bear market. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Pat Summitt in teaching mode Oct 31, 2008
Pat Summitt instructs the team (Rocky Top News) ... Date: Oct 31, 2008 Pat Summitt was a few minutes late to practice Thursday, but she had an altruistic reason. (InsideTennessee.com)
2008-09 UCLA Women's Basketball Season Outlook Oct 29, 2008
"Tennessee's loss is UCLA's gain," said Hall of Fame coach Pat Summitt, Caldwell's former mentor at UT. " is truly one of the rising stars in women's college basketball. She is the complete package ... a teacher, a coach and a recruiter. She is a woman of great character and has a powerful gift of mentoring young women.". Caldwell, who spent the last six seasons serving as an assistant coach at Tennessee, welcomes back 10 returning letterwinners to her first Bruin team, eight of whom started at... (Uclabruins.com)
Tennessee squad one of youngest ever for Summitt Oct 29, 2008
Either way, coach Pat Summitt has a lot of work to do after losing five key players from last season s national championship squad, including 2008 player of the year, Candace Parker. It s one of the youngest teams the Hall of Fame coach has ever led: one senior, four sophomores, a redshirt freshman and six true freshmen. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Lady Vols hold scrimmage Oct 26, 2008
The players were a tad anxious Pat Summitt attributed it to the game-like scenario and a well-stocked practice opponent but the coaches saw several things to like and plenty of areas to improve. to read the rest of this story. (InsideTennessee.com)
Grandover Resort to Host Second Annual 4KayTM Golf Classic presented by Nike Oct 23, 2008
"Kay (Yow) s vision is two-fold raising money and awareness for the cancer fund as well as gathering coaches from around the country for a cause that is far greater than any competition on the court. This tournament ignites the passion in the participating coaches and I am excited about heading to Greensboro and the heart of ACC land, in the place that Kay has experienced so much success. Greensboro has earned the reputation of being the very best tournament host city for women s basketball, ACC... (Theacc.com)
James powers Cavs to preseason victory Oct 22, 2008
Pat Summitt, Lou Carnesecca and Dean Smith will receive the award next month at Madison Square Garden, it was announced Tuesday. The award, conceived by former St. John's player and longtime high school coach Gus Alfieri, was established to recognize basketball coaches who have shown the character and coaching ability of Hall of Famer Lapchick, who coached St. John's and the New York Knicks. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Ex-Lady Vol Anosike named woman of the year Oct 20, 2008
"She is one of the hardest working student athletes I have encountered in my 35 years of coaching," said Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, who along with Anosike's mother accepted the award on her behalf. Anosike was drafted by the WNBA Minnesota Lynx and averaged 9. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Woman of the Year: Nicky Anosike Oct 20, 2008
Nicky Anosike was honored Sunday as the NCAAs 2008 Woman of the Year and the two women who most influenced her her mother Ngozi Anosike and Coach Pat Summitt were in Indianapolis to accept the prestigious award on her behalf ... She was going to play for Pat Summitt. (InsideTennessee.com)
Midnight Madness On ESPNU Coming To Gonzaga Oct 10, 2008
In addition, the show will feature interviews with UNLV head coach Lon Kruger, Siena head coach Fran McCaffrey and hall of fame Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Pat Summitt, plus "Katz Corners" with Andy Katz talking to several coaches about the upcoming season. Some of the schools will include UCLA, Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, Wisconsin, Alabama, Notre Dame, Baylor and Miami. (Gozags.com)
Lady Vols' Summitt undergoes shoulder surgery Oct 3, 2008
Pat Summitt dislocated her shoulder when chasing a raccoon away in March ... Tennessee Lady Volunteers coach Pat Summitt underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on her right shoulder Thursday morning. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Raccoon chase ends with Summitt having surgery Oct 3, 2008
-- Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt had offseason shoulder surgery on Thursday -- not because of a sports injury, but because of a tussle with a raccoon. The winningest basketball coach in NCAA history has had problems with her right shoulder since dislocating it while chasing away a raccoon poised to attack her Labrador. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Lady Vols hold first team workout Sep 19, 2008
Date: Sep 19, 2008 The Lady Vols first full-team workout session left Pat Summitt smiling about the effort. With freshmen all over the floor there was a little confusion and some busted plays, but there was also speed on the floor - Briana Bass can push tempo; athleticism on display Glory Johnson plays at the rim; nifty passing Alicia Manning drew applause from her teammates for a no-look; and a lot of chatter. (InsideTennessee.com)
Women's Hoops Coaches Raise Money For Cancer Research At 4Kay Golf Classic Sep 13, 2008
Joining Aston in the Classic were her former boss and mentor Hall-of-Famer former Texas coach Jody Conradt as well Connecticut's Geno Auriemma, Tennessee's Pat Summitt, Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self, Minnesota men's basketball coach Tubby Smith and ESPN broadcaster Nancy Lieberman. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Postseason streaks for the ages Sep 13, 2008
With her phenomenal success, one could argue that Pat Summitt is the best coach in the history of sports. Think hard about these numbers. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Lady Bear Hoops Staff Aids WBCA Cancer Fund Sep 11, 2008
Beth Mowins and Debbie Antonelli did a live "Shootaround with Beth e" podcast followed by an auction, which included two autographed pink Nike N.C. State jerseys signed by Coach Yow, two autographed basketballs signed by the 2008 gold medal winning Olympic women's basketball team, and two autographed basketballs signed by National Championship head coaches Pat Summitt (Tennessee) and Bill Self (Kansas). Nike (presenting sponsor of the Classic), Plains Capital Bank (presenting sponsor of the... (Baylorbears.com)
Kelley Cain rebounds from knee surgery Sep 5, 2008
The Lady Vols also have a huge weapon, no pun intended, in 66 Kelley Cain, and Pat Summitt has delivered the directive to the redshirt freshman: Be ready to run. to read the rest of this story. (InsideTennessee.com)
Paschal presses toward success Aug 25, 2008
I saw the coach from UCONN, Geno Aureimma and Pat Summitt and Sylvia Hatchell from Carolina (watching us play), Paschal said. It was real cool, the (coaches and scouts) are all over the place. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Game On! blog: Obama's VP candidate from sports Aug 22, 2008
Pat Summitt: When you are a winner it rubs off on people and Summitt is nothing if not a winner. Her eight national titles are a signal that she is a closer. (USA Today -- Sports)
Just Stop It Aug 20, 2008
If you fall off the balance horse, or whatever those things are called, you don't deserve a hug; you deserve a face-to-face with Bobby Knight, or Pat Summitt. -- The TV cry cam: Also known to TV insiders (I'm guessing) as the will-he-cry. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A Texas-Sized Heart Aug 19, 2008
"I have great respect for Betty Werner and her impact on collegiate athletics," said University of Tennessee Women's Basketball Head Coach Pat Summitt. "She was very passionate about making a difference and having a positive influence on student-athletes.". (Lmulions.com)
Greyhounds Attend Harold Pump Cancer Foundation Dinner Aug 13, 2008
The 2008 dinner honorees were Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway. Other guests included actor Denzel Washington, NBA Hall of Famers Oscar Robertson and Jerry West, boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, MLB Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith and Eddie Murray, NBA All-Star Gary Payton, MLB all-time hits leader Pete Rose, NBA coaches Rudy Tomjanovich and Mike Dunleavy Sr., NFL Hall of Famers Marcus Allen and Anthony Munoz and Tennessee men's coach Bruce Pearl. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Candrea Receives Distinguished Service Award Aug 5, 2008
Past honorees include Don Shula, Martina Navratilova, Pat Summitt, Eddie Robinson, George Steinbrenner and Bud Selig. Candrea received the Academy's Order of the Eagle Exemplar medal and Academy Rosette. (Pac-10.org)
Lady Vols' Summitt gives $600K to Tennessee Aug 5, 2008
(AP) -- Pat Summitt will donate $600,000 to Tennessee to be shared by the Knoxville and Martin campuses, the university announced Monday. "Pat is an amazing asset for the University of Tennessee," UT President John Petersen said in a statement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Coach Summitt to make $600K gift to Tennessee Aug 5, 2008
-- Coach Pat Summitt will donate $600,000 to the University of Tennessee to be shared by the Knoxville and Martin campuses. The donation will be given over several years to support the women's basketball programs at both campuses and includes a $100,000 endowed scholarship for a Lady Vols basketball graduate assistant in honor of Summitt's parents, Richard and Hazel Head. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Hall of Famers finally get their due Aug 2, 2008
If you need a summer college basketball fix, tune in to tomorrow's special edition of "ONE2ONE" on CBS College Sports Network at 8:30 p.m. Greg Amsinger will sit down with Tennessee women's coach Pat Summitt and Kansas men's coach Bill Self. Summitt and Self led their respective teams to NCAA Division 1 championships last season. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
2008-09 Pac-10 Women's Basketball Prospectus Aug 1, 2008
In late April, the Bruins welcomed Nikki Caldwell, a veteran assistant under Tennessee's Pat Summitt for six seasons, helping guide the Volunteers to back-to-back national titles in 2007 and 2008. Caldwell takes over for long-time head coach Kathy Olivier, who put together a 15-year career at UCLA, earning over 200 wins in the process (232-208. (Pac-10.org)
Mailbag: Whose early ranking is too high? Jul 29, 2008
Do you think Coach will get past the Sweet 16, or will his teams continue to live in the shadow of Pat Summitt. Catarano from parts unknown. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hatchell gets new deal at UNC Jul 26, 2008
Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, whose team claimed a second consecutive national championship this year, makes $1. 3 million and will likely renegotiate in the coming weeks. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Western Carolina, Kellie Harper Announce 2008-09 Women's Basketball Schedule Jul 22, 2008
Harper of course was a stand-out point guard for Tennessee Head Coach Pat Summitt winning three consecutive national titles in her time as a Lady Vol. This will be the second meeting between Harper and Summitt as the Lady Vols and Lady Catamounts clashed in the first round of the 2005 NCAA Tournament when Harper was a first-year head coach at Western Carolina. All-time Tennessee and Western Carolina are tied, winning nine games a piece, however, Tennessee has won the last three meetings. (Catamountsports.com)
Vols' Pearl to average $2.3 mil through 2014 Jul 3, 2008
Pearl's pay under his previous contract put him only slightly ahead of women's coach Pat Summitt, whose contract negotiations are ongoing. She is scheduled to make $1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Women's Basketball Bozeman prepares for life at the top Jul 1, 2008
But Bozeman said he is most comfortable as a head coach, referring to himself as "fully capable," and "a quick learner." He is confident in his knowledge of the game and said he will not be intimidated by legends like Tennessee's Pat Summitt. After all, he said, he could probably beat her one-on-one. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
UConn's Auriemma signs 5-year, $8M contract Jun 26, 2008
The deal, first reported by The Hartford Courant, surpasses one signed by Tennessee coach Pat Summitt in 2006. Her deal, which runs through the 2011-12 season, includes $1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bush congratulates Lady Vols at White House Jun 26, 2008
The title was Tennessee's eighth, and coach Pat Summitt has traveled with players to Washington to meet every president since Ronald Reagan. Alberta Auguste presented the president with a basketball signed by the team members, two baseball caps and a windbreaker for first lady Laura Bush. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Named top female college athlete Jun 24, 2008
Parker noted that her coach at Tennessee, Pat Summitt, couldn't attend because she was running a basketball camp -- and maybe one of the girls there will some day win the Honda-Broderick Cup. Minnesota-Duluth volleyball player Vicky Braegelmann and Willamette cross-country star Sarah Zerzan were honored as athletes of the year in Divisions II and III.. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Suzie McConnell-Serio to be Inducted to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame This Weekend Jun 21, 2008
Informed of her induction by Hall of Fame and NCAA champion Tennessee coach Pat Summitt last July, McConnell-Serio joins award-winning official Patty Broderick, head coach of Central Arizona College Lin L. Laursen, head coach of the University of Virginia Debbie Ryan, former All-American at both the University of Tennessee and Wayland Baptist College Jill Rankin Schneider and three-time Olympian Michele Timms in the Class of 2008. (Goduquesne.com)
Tennessee's relationship with titles anything but rocky Jun 20, 2008
We have heard it referred to as represented by Bill Russell's Boston Celtics teams, Brett Favre's Green Bay Packers teams, and as will be talked about in this essay Pat Summitt's University of Tennessee at Knoxville's Lady Volunteers teams ... Pat Summitt is her name [now] and she has won eight championships out of the 29 years of the women's Final Four. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Joe McKeown Named Northwestern's Women's Basketball Coach Jun 10, 2008
Pat Summitt, Tennessee Head Coach "We've played against his teams over the years and they're a very difficult opponent because they're so well-prepared. I've learned from him, with some of his full-court schemes, varying defenses, full-court or 3/4-court. Playing his team has helped me. Because of his preparation, you know going into the game against his teams that you have to be able to change your strategy to be successful. Joe is so knowledgeable and a great strategist. Watch out Big Ten. I... (Nusports.com)
She's 'like having Shaq on a high school team' May 29, 2008
Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, who runs one of the premier womens college programs, regularly has her team scrimmage against men to raise their game which is all that Jaime wanted in the first place. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
SEC officials celebrate a very good year May 27, 2008
Thanks to the coaching legend that is Tennessee's Pat Summitt, the SEC has won the past two national championships in women's basketball. Last year the SEC won eight national championships. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Motivation is on TCNJ's side May 10, 2008
Consider that in the NCAA Hall of Champions' Legends of the Game display in Indianapolis, the only two female coaches so enshrined are Pfluger and Tennessee basketball's Pat Summitt. Enough said. (NJ.com -- Times)
Tennessee hires Charles-Furlow as assistant coach May 8, 2008
-- Tennessee coach Pat Summitt has hired former player Daedra Charles-Furlow as an assistant. Summitt announced Wednesday that Charles-Furlow will replace Nikki Caldwell, who last month accepted the head coaching job at UCLA.. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
05-04-2008 Harston going to Tennessee 05-04-2008 May 4, 2008
Tennessee coach Pat Summitt says Harston, who served 18 years under legendary Longhorns coach Jody Conradt, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in all phases of the game and operations to Tennessee ... I am so fortunate to have worked closely with one Hall of Famer in Jody Conradt, and now I have a wonderful opportunity to work with another Hall of Farmer in Pat Summitt, Harston said. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Summitt does, too May 2, 2008
Pat Summitt finalizes divorce from husband of 27 years - NCAA Basketball - SI.com ... Pat Summitt finalizes divorce from husband of 27 years ... (AP) -- Tennessee coach Pat Summitt has finalized her divorce from R.B. Summitt after 27 years of marriage. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Divorces finalized May 2, 2008
Date: May 1, 2008 There are all sorts of odd coincidences attached to the recent divorces of Bruce Pearl and Pat Summitt. to read the rest of this story. (InsideTennessee.com)
SEC's 10 most influential Apr 21, 2008
PAT SUMMITT, University of Tennessee, basketball coach, 1974-present - Taking the job at age 22, Summitt has won 983 games, more than any coach in college basketball, man or woman, and recently captured her eighth national championship. She's built a program that annually leads the nation in attendance. (AL.com)
College senior works hard to earn rewards Apr 20, 2008
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Sports Letters Apr 20, 2008
Yes, I know they are the Carolina Hurricanes, but where was the national champion for the second year in a row and a program that has won eight [national championships] and a coach [Pat Summitt] with 893 wins. I was disappointed again, as I have been many times before. (News & Observer -- Sports)
VIDEO: Nikki Caldwell's Presser Apr 18, 2008
What They're Saying: "I want to first thank for all she has done for the Bruin program. Nikki Caldwell is a champion as a player and as a coach. She is a true professional, a go-getter who really knows how to coach. Even Pat Summitt has said she is so much like her and is capable of taking kids to great places in life and on the court. I am very excited about the future of UCLA women's basketball." - UCLA Hall of Fame basketball player and Phoenix Mercury GM Ann Meyers. "Tennessee's loss is... (BruinReportOnline.com)
Lady Vols asst. Caldwell tabbed as UCLA coach Apr 18, 2008
She assisted Pat Summitt at Tennessee for six seasons. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Nikki Caldwell, who assisted Pat Summit at Tennessee the past six seasons, was hired Thursday to coach the UCLA women's basketball team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
UCLA Hires Nikki Caldwell As Women's Basketball Head Coach Apr 18, 2008
The 35-year old Caldwell comes to UCLA after serving on the staff of legendary women's coach Pat Summitt as an assistant coach at the University of Tennessee for the 2003-2008 seasons (195-24 record; five Final Fours; two NCAA Championships) ... What They're Saying: "I want to first thank for all she has done for the Bruin program. Nikki Caldwell is a champion as a player and as a coach. She is a true professional, a go-getter who really knows how to coach. Even Pat Summitt has said she is so... (Uclabruins.com)
Market Turnout...Cornell's basketball stars meet the town Apr 17, 2008
I then said: "I have been writing about sports in this town for over 20 years, and I consider myself quite knowledgeable. That being said, had someone told me a few years ago that both the men's and women's basketball teams would win the Ivy League titles, both Ivy Players of the Year would wear Cornell uniforms, there would be traffic jams after games, people would try to unload hockey tickets for basketball tickets, and that tall kid who served me pizza in Spencer would evolve into a... (Ithaca Times, NY)
SI issues special edition Apr 16, 2008
A Collector of Championships: Its never just another year, another trophy for Pat Summitt (page 80). Related Stories. (InsideTennessee.com)
Torch The Torch Apr 13, 2008
And I guarantee you Pat Summitt could coach and recruit circles around most of the country's hot-shot mens' team coaches. -- Becky Hammon, from South Dakota, plays one season of pro basketball in Russia and now she's been signed to play for Russia's Olympic team. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Mantia to guide Spa Catholic Apr 12, 2008
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Ken Mantia wanted to get a jump on his coaching career, so as a college student at the University of Tennessee during the mid-1980s, he often slipped into the Lady Volunteers' women's basketball practices under the tutelage of Pat Summitt. "At first, they would check to see who I was," Mantia said. (Albany Times Union)
Lady Vols' frosh Baugh tore ACL in title game Apr 12, 2008
Tennessee coach Pat Summitt says the injury will be a setback for Baugh but she will come back stronger and more determined. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Candace Parker wins Wooden Award Apr 12, 2008
Candace Parker, Pat Summitt (AP Photo/Tony Dejak). By Posted Apr 12, 2008. (InsideTennessee.com)
Hansbrough wins Wooden Award Apr 12, 2008
University of Tennessee coach Pat Summitt accepts the Legends of Coaching award in Los Angeles on Friday, April 11, 2008 ... Candace Parker of the University of Tennessee, left, and Tyler Hansbrough of the University of North Carolina, right, pose with the 2008 John R. Wooden Award along with University of Tennessee coach Pat Summitt who received the Legends of Coaching award in Los Angeles on Friday, April 11, 2008. (Florida Times-Union)
ESPN.com experts: X factors behind Tennessee's win Apr 11, 2008
Pat Summitt and her coaching staff knew they needed to throw Stanford a different look, and a full-court press with the Lady Vols' center up front was certainly different. After every made field goal, the Lady Vols attacked the Cardinal with a 1-2-2 press, with Nicky Anosike and her sizable wingspan chasing the primary Stanford ball handlers. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Calipari, Auriemma win Naismith coaching awards Apr 11, 2008
Auriemma ties Tennessee coach Pat Summitt for the most Naismith awards with five. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
