Billy Gillispie And His Downfall

On September 20, 2012 Texas Tech coach, Billy Gillispie turned in his letter of resignation as the men's basketball head coach. The letter included Gillispie resigned mainly because of health reasons such as high blood pressure and stress. A lot of people think Gillispie gave Taxas Tech a bad image and it was basically a marriage that didn't work. He has been criticized for violating NCAA practice-time rules and mistreated players to the point of causing injury. In 2007, Gillispie was known as one of the top coaches in NCAA men's basketball bringing his team, Texas A&M, all the way to the sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. To being fired by Kentucky in 2009. Then being hired again to Texas Tech, to now, in which he may never become a basketball coach again. The Red Raiders were 8-23 overall, 1-17 in the Big 12, in Gillispie's lone season as successor to Pat Knight. The school said Gillispie will be paid for the rest of his contract, which runs through April 30, 2013.


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The Knicks Hakeem The Dream

The New York Knicks have hired Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon to help work with the team's big men. Recently Hakeem has been in the sports news for working out with Denver Nuggets Center Javale Mcgee and Knicks player Amare Stoudemire. In the pasts he have worked with some of the top players in the league such as, Lebron James, Dwight Howard, and Kobe Bryant. Known as one of the greatest centers ever, Hakeem is set out to work with Amare Stoudemire, Tyson Chandler, Carmelo Anthony, and Marcus Camby. He hopes to help them both defensively, offensively, and to hopefully take them to that next level of winning a championship.

Robert Griffin III Gets The Win

The NFL season has finally started and the rookie Robert Griffin III showed why he was a top pick in the draft in his debut. The quarterback passed for 320 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for another 42 yards and not turning the ball over a single time in the Washington Redskin's 40-32 upset over Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. During the game, RG3 stayed in the pocket most of the time showing his passing ability and taking hits from the opposing team. He knew he was able to run at any time, but he wanted to get his teammates involved also. It was a great game for RG3, and hopefully more to come.

Laker's Retiring Shaquille O'Neal Jersey

On April 2, 2013, the Los Angelos Lakers will retire Shaquille O'Neals number at Staples Center. Shaq's number 34, will be raised into the rafters that day. Shaq spent 8 years out of his 19 years with the Los Angelos Lakers (1996-2004). As being one of the most superior centers to ever play, Shaq brought them 3 straight championships (2000, 2001, 2002), won finals MVP each year and averaging 27 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.5 blocks while with the Lakers. Shaq ended up with drama with his teammate Kobe Bryant and former coach Phil Jackson, which led to his trade in 2004 to Miami Heat. Kobe and Shaq is eventually made peace in 2006. With that, Shaq had a great basketball career and deserves his number to be retired.