Sports Studies Commons^™

Interview No. 1644, Harry Flournoy

Combined Interviews

He was recruited by Coach Don Haskins from Indiana; his mother felt Coach Haskins would be a good mentor; he received good treatment from everyone in El Paso; he describes Coach Haskins practices as tough but stated that Haskins warned them in advance. Mr. Flournoy felt that at the time that the 1965-66 team was good and an improvement from the last year, but did not know whether they would make it to the NCAA Championship. He describes the poor treatment and racism he and other black players experienced from some of the crowds, as well as at restaurants and …

Interview No. 1642, Louis Baudoin

Combined Interviews

He believes that his father being stationed in Oklahoma for a time during World War II where Coach Don Haskins is from helped convince his parents to accept his decision to go to Texas Western College; he describes how it was close to his family, had just created a Liberal Arts department and had a strong engineering program. Describes Don Haskins’ approach to basketball as simple, stressing proficiency in basic drills rather than relying on complicated plays; he describes practices as brutal and repetitive but that the team’s success on the court proved Don Haskins right. Mr. Baudoin believed at …

Interview No. 1649, Jean H. Miculka

Combined Interviews

Jean H. Miculka begins by describing how he attained his job as an assistant coach for the Texas Western College basketball team. He describes his first impressions of the team as promising since the freshmen consistently beat the varsity students. As a coach, he confronted various challenges that emerged as Texas Western gained notoriety; they confronted various teams who placed all their efforts in trying to defeat them. Nevertheless, it was his team’s ability to score points and to cripple the others’ defense that overcame this challenge. He never felt discrimination whenever his team played against others from the Southwest …

Interview No. 1648, David Lattin

Combined Interviews

David Lattin describes his recruitment into the Texas Western College basketball team. He began as a student at Tennessee State but was unhappy there and then later transferred to Texas Western College. Mr. Lattin describes positive experiences with his new team and coach, Don Haskins. He also describes hardships and fears he encountered in the team; since he played alongside others who were taller than him, Lattin feared that someday the ball would go over his head when it was passed to him. Lattin became less weary of this as he began to build trust amongst his team members. Another …

Interview No. 1652, Togo Railey

Combined Interviews

Togo Railey discusses his recruitment and experience playing for the Texas Western College basketball team. As a basketball player in Austin High School, he had two influential coaches who influenced his decision to attend Texas Western College. While in high school, he recalls the presence of Texas-Western’s basketball coach, Don Haskins, who actively promoted basketball in El Paso and was always looking for recruits. He discusses his admiration for Coach Haskins who he describes as well mannered, a taskmaster, and basketball enthusiast. Railey also describes his first impressions of the Texas-Western basketball team, who he knew would perform well because …

Interview No. 1653, Nevil Shed

Combined Interviews

Nevil Shed discusses his experience playing for the Texas Western College basketball team. He discusses his initial prospects of working in the fast food industry but then decided it was not a career path he wanted to follow. Shed was recruited into Texas Western College basketball team thanks to a recommendation made by a former player of the team who recommended him to Coach Don Haskins. He then describes his first impressions of El Paso, its mountains, and its friendly atmosphere. Unlike other college campuses, he enjoyed that people talked to him to ask how he was doing. Coach Haskins …

Interview No. 1646, Tyrone Bobby Joe Hill

Combined Interviews

He was originally from Michigan but was playing at a junior college in Iowa where Don Haskins saw him play and recruited him; he was not familiar with the city or school, he was surprised by the size and warm weather; he mentions that Jim Barnes and Nolan Richardson showed him around town and people were friendly. He describes his initial impression of Don Haskins was that he was nice, but at practice found out that he was very disciplinarian; he mentions that he thought the 1965-66 team was good, but they had a quiet confidence; he addresses the story …

Interview No. 1650, Eddie Mullens

Combined Interviews

Eddie Mullens describes his career as a publicity director for the Texas Western College basketball team. When Coach Don Haskins first invited him to the campus, George McCarty, the athletic director, offered him a job. Mullens did not take the job at first due to the low pay, until he was called back days later with the offer of a higher salary. He believed Texas Western had a great team but did not foresee that it would make it to the national competition. Mullens is credited with giving nicknames to the team members such as Jim Barnes who he called …

Interview No. 1651, Richard Myers

Combined Interviews

Richard Myers discusses his background and experience playing for the Texas Western College basketball team that won the 1966 NCAA championship. As a native of Kansas, he discusses his optimistic first impressions of El Paso, coach Haskins, and his team. While his team attained notoriety for having five all-star African American players, Myers notes that their placement was due to their abilities, not because of their skin color. The media was responsible for placing such a heavy emphasis on his teammates’ skin color as the season progressed. He maintains that his team was not racially discriminated against as they travelled. …

Interview No. 1645, Don Haskins

Combined Interviews

He played basketball at Oklahoma A&M; he played with the Artesia Travelers in the National Industrial Basketball League; he went to a coaching clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico where Texas Western Head Coach George McCarty convinced Don Haskins to complete his degree; explains that in the interim he took a job coaching basketball and driving the school bus in Benjamin, Texas and later Hedley, Texas. Mr. Haskins recalls that while he was coaching at Dumas, Texas, George McCarty Dean from Texas Western College recruited him to be head coach. Mr. Haskins addresses his reputation as a tough coach by stating …

Interview No. 1641, Jerry Armstrong

Combined Interviews

Mr. Armstrong briefly explains how he got recruited from high school to play basketball for Coach Don Haskins; he explains that his desire to leave Missouri was to see a different part of the country; he describes the campus, climate, and friendliness of locals in El Paso and Texas Western College. Mr. Armstrong describes Don Haskins personality on and off the court as demanding but fair; he describes the 1965-66 team as very good and confident; he mentions how teams in the western U.S. did not receive the same coverage as eastern college teams at the time. Mr. Armstrong recounts …

Interview No. 1643, Willie Cager

Combined Interviews

He describes how he had to finish up courses in New York and later in El Paso in order to attend Texas Western College; he goes over how local recruiters selected him based on his basketball ability. Mr. Cager mentions that he had to adjust to the desert but that he had no real culture shock due to the diversity of his native New York City. He recounts having to adjust to Coach Haskins due to him stressing defense where he focused more on offense; he states that he was versatile and could play guard, forward, or center; he explains …

Interview No. 1647, Moe Iba

Combined Interviews

Moe Iba was an Assistant Coach for the 1965-66 Texas Western College basketball team that won the 1966 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament; Don Haskins played for his father at Oklahoma A&M; Mr. Haskins hired him out of college; he mentions that he did not know if they would go to NCAA Championships but freshman from the previous year were now eligible to play for the varsity team and Bobby Joe Hill was getting better giving him confidence in the 1965-66 team. Addresses statement that Don Haskins called the 1966 team the worst team at the beginning of the …

Ua12/2/1 Basketball Preview 2000 - Women, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Magazine issue of the College Heights Herald regarding women's basketball:

• Sutton, Lyndsay. Senior Hopes to Lead Team to NCAA Tournament – ShaRae Mansfield
• Hightower, Kyle. Undersized Lady Toppers Don’t Feel Small
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Lady Tops Begin Season in Hawaii
• Darr, John. Lady Tops’ Coaches Hope Players Stay Off Other Roster
• Sutton, Lyndsay. Player Profiles
• Lady Topper 2000-2001 Schedule
• Moore, Brian. Lady Tops: Guards-a-Plenty
• Queen, Chad. Road Through Sun Belt Could Be Long, Tough One

Ua12/2/1 Basketball Preview 2000 - Men, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Magazine issue of College Heights Herald regarding men's basketball:

• Williams, Travis. The Last Man Standing – Nahson McPherson
• Compton, Micheal. Europeans at Home on Hill – International Students
• Darr, John. It’s Game Over if Dennis Felton Doesn’t Win This Year
• Williams, Travis. Player Profiles
• Hilltopper 2000-2001 Schedule
• Hightower, Kyle. New Point Guards Offer Help – Raynardo Curry, Golden Ingle
• Queen, Chad. Hilltoppers Have High Hopes with Nine Players Returning
• Sutton, Lyndsay. Dennis Felton Praises First Walk-On – Nathan Eisert

Eleanor Frost Snell: A Lifelong Impact, Jenepher Price Shillingford

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

In this article, Jen Shillingford reflects on memories of Eleanor Snell and the revolution in women's sports.

Ua19/2/2 Wes Strader's Sportsline, Wku Athletics

WKU Administration Documents

Audiotapes of Wes Strader's "last broadcast" as voice of the Hilltoppers.

Ua12/2/1 Fountain Of Youth, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Mayo, Travis. Hilltoppers Take the Court This Year with Eight Youngsters
• Clark, Ryan. Hilltoppers Predicted to Finish Fourth in Sun Belt Conference
• Mayo, Travis. Western Hopeful After Last Season’s Success
• Sisco, Scott. An Invitation to Dennis Felton
• Meet the Hilltoppers – Team Roster
• Williams, Travis. Big Men Could Be Answer to Toppers Low-Post Problems
• Mayo, Travis. Questions Loom as Toppers Begin Season
• Mayo, Travis. Cincinnati Leading Men’s Top 25
• Yeo, Chris. Managers Key to Team’s Success

Ua12/2/1 The Little Team That Could, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Brewer, Jerry. This Year’s Team Is Ready to Prove the Doubters Wrong – Basketball
• Clark, Ryan. Sun Belt Conference Should Have Another Predictable Year
• Brewer, Jerry. Lady Tops Have Remedy for Doubters – Winning
• Brewer, Jerry. Volunteers, University of Connecticut Lead College Heights Herald Top 25
• 1999-2000 Lady Topper Roster
• Brewer, Jerry. Meet the Lady Toppers
• Mayo, Travis. Trying to Uncover These Lady Tops Could Be Tough
• Yeo, Chris. Post Players Crucial to Lady Toppers’ Success
• Knox, Malcolm. Walk-Ons Contribute Depth to Roster
• Brewer, Jerry. Questions Loom As Lady Tops Begin Season

Retracing Gender Bias And The Validity Of Believed Differences Between Male And Female Coaches Of Women's Basketball, Melissa Baile

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Services - Urban Education

Leaders in higher education and athletics are concerned with the decline in the number of female coaches. The lack of role models for young women athletes and the inability for young women to be hired into, and remain in, coaching is problematic to the development of women in society.

The results of Acosta's 1985 study indicated that athletic directors held two stereotypical beliefs regarding the decline in the number of female coaches: a lack of qualification and time constraints due to family responsibilities. The purpose of the current research is to address two questions: (1) are male athletic administrators correct …

Ua19/16/1 1998-99 Hilltopper Basketball, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

1998-99 men's basketball media guide produced by WKU Athletic Media Relations, includes athletic records and statistics, photographs, schedule and information regarding opponents.

Ua12/2/1 Men's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Robinson, George. Nothing But Hard Work
• Robinson, George. Challenge Ahead for Tops’ Lone Senior – Steven Bides
• Abrell, Chris. Melvin Adams Changes Focus, Ready to Help Toppers
• Abrell, Chris. Hilltoppers’ Junior Center Learns from Experience – Ravon Farris
• Mayo, Travis. Joe Harney Leading Toppers With Hard Work
• Christian, Jenny. Junior Pursues Lifelong Dream – Kyle Chapman
• Robinson, George. Vince Edwards’ Quickness, Focus to Ease Topper Transition
• Christian, Jenny. Guard Deepens Position – Monty Latimer
• Robinson, George. Forward in Father’s Shadow – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.
• Sisco, Scott. Versatility Lee Lampley’s Strength
• Ramsey, Sarah. …

Ua12/2/1 Women's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Brewer, Jerry. Team Ready for New Start After Soured Season
• Brewer, Jerry. Team Feels Like a Family
• Brewer, Jerry. Guard’s Game Like Poetry – Laurie Townsend
• Brewer, Jerry. Leslie Johnson Seeking Old Form
• Finch, Mike. Senior’s Up-Tempo Style Key to Lady Tops Defense – Sha’Ronda Allen
• Brewer, Jerry. Silence Sends Big Message – Danielle McCulley
• Mayo, Travis. Crowd Favorite Sparks Lady Topper Teammates – Kristi Hartley
• Ramsey, Sarah. Jennifer McGinnis Gets Chance
• Abrell, Chris. Shea Lunsford Called Most Improved
• Sisco, Scott. Speed, Defense Make Katashia Witcher Hard to Handle
• Mayo, Travis. Junior …

Ua12/2/1 Back On Track, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Back on Track special College Heights Herald regarding the men’s basketball program.

• Finch, Mike. Tops Trying to Get Back on Track
• Finch, Mike. Rebounding, Defense Key for Hilltoppers
• Simmons, Darryn. Big Man Seeks to Improve His Average – Robert Marchant
• Simons, Darryn. Sophomore’s Star to Shine – Rob Williams
• Hieb, Dan. Melvin Adams Has No Limits This Year
• Brewer, Jerry. Joe Harney’s Hustle Hits the Floor
• Wilkins, Don. Original Recruit Comes Back to Hill – Vince Edwards
• Finch, Mike. To Err is Human, Winning is Divine for Hilltoppers – Brad Divine
• Wilkins, Don. Kyle Chapman Strengthened Up, Ready for New …

Ua12/2/1 Lady Toppers Great Expectations, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Lady Toppers Great Expectations special College Heights Herald section regarding the women’s basketball team.

• Kelly, Kevin. Expectations put Western in Final Four
• Kelly, Kevin. Transfers, Talent Dominate Western’s Roster
• Kelly, Kevin. Aggressiveness Key to Jaana Heikkila’s Playing Time
• Robinson, George. Leslie Johnson ‘Ready to Get Going’
• Brewer, Jerry. Stacie Gamble Putting Past Behind Her
• Hieb, Dan. Jamie Britt Adjusting to College Life, Her Position Change
• Wilkins, Don. Tarshia Bronner Gets Scoring Relief
• Robinson, Geore. Tenisha Pinnix Ready to Bring Home Conference Ring
• Brewer, Jerry. Hartley’s Roots Reinforce Hard-work Ethics, Values
• Hieb, Dan. Wendi Huisman Keeps Team Smiling
• Wilkins, Don. Sha’Ronda …

Ua12/2/1 The Time Is Now, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special College Heights Herald magazine regarding women's basketball.

• Western at a Glance – Basketball
• Lega, Stephen. Paul Sanderford Hopes to Mold Young Team Into Contender
• Lega, Stephen. Dawn Warner Looking to be All-Sun Belt
• Lega, Stephen. Michelle Reed’s Done a Lot of Growing Up as a Lady Topper
• Clemons, Jeremy. Jaana Heikkila May Be Most Improved Lady Topper
• Varney, Dennis. Stacie Gamble to Be More Assertive On, Off Court
• Sun Belt Conference Briefs – Vickie Johnson
• Simmons, Darryn. Tarshia Bronner Looks to Add Size, Excitability to Western Team
• Scott, Mike. Paul Sanderford Looks for Laurie Townsend to Score, Lead More …

Ua12/2/1 Straight To The Top, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special basketball magazine edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Western at a Glance – Basketball
• Sanderford, Aaron. Matt Kilcullen Looks to Blend Young Talent with Experienced Athletes
• Scott, Mike. Fully Healed, Chris Robinson Confident
• Lega, Stephen. John Matthews Ready to Contribute, Despite Walk-on Status
• Sanderford, Aaron. Michael Fraliex’s Shooting, Passing Improve Toppers
• Kelly, Kevin. Isadore Thornton Adds to Body, Skills Over Summer – aka Pop Thornton
• Kelly, Kevin. Baseball, Lawn Mower Can’t Keep Tony Lovan from Playing Basketball
• Hies, Dan. Eastern Kentucky University Transfer Brings Three-Point Shooting Prowess to Hill – Brad Divine
• Varney, Dennis. Rob Marchant Wants to …

A Comparison Of Disabled And Able-Bodied Athletes In Wheelchair Basketball, Kym Hoonhout

Theses : Honours

The purpose of this study was to examine the reasons for participation and the benefits that the able-bodied and disabled subjects obtain from participation in the integrated sport of wheelchair basketball. A qualitative interview technique was employed to explore the athletes decision to participate and their reactions to the sport. Data was inductively analysed into categories which focused on the research questions. Consistent with other studies the subjects cited several reasons for participation with fun and enjoyment the most common response and challenge and the socialisation ranking next The disabled were more competitive with winning being an important reason for …

Ua12/2/1 Tip-Off, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Scott, Michael. Another New Beginning – Basketball
• Western Basketball At A Glance
• Scott, Michael. Chris Robinson: Surgery Hasn’t Held Him Back
• Transition Over, Jeff Rogers Ready
• Perfection Isn’t Darrin Horn’s Priority Anymore
• Greg Glass Finds Easier System to His Liking
• Loud Mouth Gets Deon Jackson His Way
• Darius Hall Brings Enthusiasm to New Heights
• Steve Holley More At Ease After Transfer Year
• Derek Flowers Wants to Match Big Voice with Big Stats
• Isadore Thornton Putting Some Pop in the Tops – Pop Thornton
• New-Look Michael Fraliex More Vocal
• Andre Lewis Wants to …

Ua12/2/1 Knowing No Bounds, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Western at a Glance – Basketball
• Hieb, Dan. No Telling What Can Happen
• Hieb, Dan. Trio to Play Key Role in Success – Gwen Doyle, Tara Cosby, Michelle Reed
• Lori Abell’s Experience Expected to Make Big Difference to Team, Other Players
• Among Nation’s Leaders
• Ida Bowen Hoping for Injury-Free Season
• Veronica Cook Gains Confidence, Leadership This Season
• Her Pressure’s Her Own – Dawn Warner
• After Year of Experience, Forward Ready for Role – Brandi Ashby
• Sophomore Juggling Pre-Med, Preseason – Stacie Gamble
• Now Comfortable, Guard Wants More Playing Time – Jaana Heikkila
• Sun …