Basketball is an unforgiving game. It’s a wicked sorceress, one that can fail to reward even the most deserving of competitors. The NCAA Tournament brings the brightest of stars into orbit. Not all can capture the sport’s greatest prize, however. Just 41 teams have hoisted the national title trophy. That means many of the sport’s […]
Where did Dawn Staley play college basketball? Revisiting South Carolina coach's legendary NCAA playing career
Dawn Staley has become a basketball icon as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the sport. The Philadelphia native began her coaching career at Temple in her home city. She led the Owls to six NCAA Tournament appearances and four A-10 Tournament titles. After eight seasons with Temple, she took her talents […]
Dawn Staley had the perfect question for media ahead of Final Four
Ahead of Friday’s Final Four matchup against NC State, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley spoke with the media that featured a hilarious opening statement from the Naismith Coach of the Year. Staley asked the media about whether you ‘lie down or lay down’ when referencing the grammatical debate between her coaching staff on Thursday. […]
49ers defensive coordinator candidates: Are Mike Vrabel, Brandon Staley among top options?
Replacing key assistants has almost become an annual tradition for Kyle Shanahan. Most often, though, the decision is forced on him. San Francisco’s success has come at a cost, and that typically means watching coaches leave for better positions with other teams. The 49ers lost a key offensive assistant in three consecutive offseasons, with Mike […]
Will the Chargers fire Brandon Staley? LA coach gives candid answer after loss to Raiders: 'I don't know that'
There is nothing electric about the 2023 Chargers. Brandon Staley’s team put up a near lifeless effort on Thursday night, as the Chargers were trounced 63-21 by the Raiders in Las Vegas. It marked Los Angeles’ third loss in a row and their sixth loss in the last seven games. With star quarterback Justin Herbert […]