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Son: Jerry Tarkanian, 84, has died
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Posted on 02/11/2015 9:12:44 AM PST by Perdogg

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To: freedumb2003
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The NCAA always had it in for TARK even suspending him for violation committed by a prior coach. Sure there was some stupid things at UNLV, but compared to violations that occur all the time, the treatment of Tark shows how corrupt the NCAA is. One doesn't have to look to far to see the blind eye the NCAA has turned on UNC's Black Studies program (and by extension, all Black Study programs) to see the NCAA will go after the have not schools but don't touch the big name schools.

21 posted on 02/11/2015 1:51:53 PM PST by 11th Commandment ("THOSE WHO TIRE LOSE")
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To: married21

A fun time to be a basketball fan.


22 posted on 02/11/2015 5:09:21 PM PST by JustAmy (Take a Cruz from Texas to DC!)
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To: Perdogg
May he rest in peace.

However, his program was total garbage.

of his national championship squad; one converted to Islam; one was arrested for solicitation of a prostitute; and one refused to answer questions concerning sexual accusation while in the NBA.

His program was a "win at all costs" - "recruit from any ghetto possible" - "ignore all ethics" program. He was one of the ultimate dirtballs in college basketball history.

23 posted on 02/11/2015 5:37:00 PM PST by johniegrad
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To: married21

It should also be noted the NCAA paid Tark $2+ millions to settle a lawsuit.

The NCAA was not fair to Coach Tarkanian.


24 posted on 02/11/2015 6:27:37 PM PST by JustAmy (Take a Cruz from Texas to DC!)
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Any info other than NCAA allegations and dirtball news media?

He gave kids a chance and also made it possible for them to succeed by giving second chances.

Some did not succeed but did all athletes from other programs lead clean lives after leaving their programs?

I personally saw the local newspaper try to destroy the program with no proof ... just allegations.


25 posted on 02/11/2015 6:32:47 PM PST by JustAmy (Take a Cruz from Texas to DC!)
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