Posted on 03/08/2007 6:39:17 PM PST by Ellesu
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU women's basketball coach Pokey Chatman said Thursday she won't coach in the NCAA tournament, and The Times-Picayune of New Orleans reported on its Web site the resignation was prompted by the school's discovery of inappropriate conduct between Chatman and one or more players.
Assistant coach Bob Starkey, who will take over the team for now, declined to say whether he was aware of any improper conduct.
"There's been 20 to 25 things that are just floating out there, and I think she thought if she just stepped away from it she could eliminate that from even multiplying," Starkey said. "She has her reasons, and hopefully, soon she'll address that herself."
The Times-Picayune, citing university sources, offered few details, saying it was unclear when the alleged transgressions took place. ESPN.com reported LSU had found out about an improper sexual relationship between Chatman and a former player.
LSU athletic director Skip Bertman told the newspaper no formal investigation had taken place but that an informal investigation "might have happened."
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Any pics?
You mean she's a LESBIAN? I'm shocked. SHOCKED, I tell you!;)
Pokey's cute actually. She's a very butch looking version of Condi Rice.
Pokey Chatman
With a name like that and considering the allegations I thought this was a guy.
Pokey?
I'm not touching that with my ten foot .....
(whatever)
No truth to the rumor the former player's name is Gumby.
How does a woman get the nickname of "Pokey?" I just feel I need to know these things...
A first for Women's College Basketball.
(my grandmother would slap the taste right out of my mouth if she knew I'd said that, even with asterisks.)
A college women's coach is involved in lesbian activities with her charges. Who wudda seen this coming? She got called FROM the carpet.
Well, as long as they don't infiltrate the ancient and honorable game of golf;))
Pokey's better lookin' than Pat Summitt who created a nightmare scenario by dresing up as a cheerleader during a Tennessee mens game.
Mark
I was surprised when I saw she resigned so abruptly, but when I got around to wondering why, this was the first thing that came to mind. She'll wind up coaching in the WNBA, where she'll be right at home...
She just might end up in the "Pokey" if the allegations are true.
Guess she won't be coming to UF after all. Rumor now has it that Foley wants to try to get the UConn coach. He is serious about upgrading the women's basketball program at UF, with the success of the men's programs.
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