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Thursday, January 19. 1995
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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Miami continues coach quest
Hurricanes lose top coaching candidate
The Associated Press
MIAMI—Help wanted.
Classified ads could be the next step taken by Miami Hurricanes athletic director Paul Dee, whose pursuit of a coach has met with considerable lack of interest and even flat-out rejection.
Colorado State coach Sonny Lubick withdrew as a candidate Tuesday, throwing the search wide open. Lubick, a former Miami assistant, had been regarded as the front-runner to succeed Dennis Erickson.
"Certainly Miami has its attractive lure of a great university and its football tradition," Lubick said in Fort Collins, Colo. "But CSU is a place that's treated me tremendously over the last two years. I fit in here—that's the basic 'why.'"
Lubick's announcement provided a twist that fit a trend because the Miami vacancy has produced widespread wariness among potential candidates.
Duke's Fred Goldsmith, who grew up near the Miami campus, became at
least the second coach to turn down an interview invitation. Several other coaches ruled themselves out of consideration.
Miami's search may be hindered by an anticipated NCAA investigation of a Pell Grant scandal and play-for-pay scheme. In addition, prospective candidates are aware that Erickson was widely criticized in South Florida despite a six-year record of 63-9.
"The expectations are such that it might scare some people away," former Miami coach Jimmy Johnson said. "People are not going to be happy unless whoever comes in is competing for the national championship and wins it occasionally. You don't have those expectations other places, but other places don't have the same talent, either."
Lubick, 57, had repeatedly expressed concern that his courtship with Miami would hurt Colorado State's recruiting. Nonetheless, his announcement represented the rejection of a program that has won four national championships since 1983.
"Kind of a shocker," Johnson said. Lubick is expected to sign a contract extension that will increase his
pay at Colorado State to $115,000. Erickson made $550,000 last season at Miami.
Six days into the search that Dee hoped to conclude this week, the only candidates were two NFL assistants and a Division I-AA coach, Jim Tressel of Youngstown State.
The growing list of coaches who denied an interest in Miami included Goldsmith, Glen Mason of Kansas, North Carolina's Mack Brown, Wisconsin's Barry Alvarez and Brad Scott at South Carolina. All were mentioned in various lists of potential candidates; Alvarez turned down a chance to interview with Dee.
"It may be that they may have to go for someone that has not had head coaching experience." Johnson said.
That category includes former Hurricanes assistants Gary Stevens and Butch Davis. Stevens, the Miami Dolphins' offense coach, interviewed with Dee last Friday. Davis, the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator, has said he would like to be considered.
"I haven't heard from anybody with the university," said Davis, who was in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl. "People know where to find me if they're looking."
Rangers christen NHL season by raising Stanley Cup banner
The Associated Press
Forget about the "Madhouse on Madison." How about the madhouse at Madison Square Garden?
Their fans have waited a long time for this night—first 54 years for the Stanley Cup and then another three months for the 1994-95 season to open.
The Garden will be THE place for hockey fans when the New York Rangers finally open the NHL season tomorrow night with a game against the Buffalo Sabres, one of eight games in the league that night.
With the owners' lockout behind them, the Rangers will finally raise the Stanley Cup banner to go alongside the other three that have hung there since 1940.
John Muckler, the Sabres' coach-
The Vancouver Camucks played in a highly-charged environment in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Now it's the Sabres' turn to play in another emotional environment.
general manager, doesn't think it will affect his team.
"We have an older team," Mucker said. "We're pretty mature. I would like to think we can handle a situation like that."
Muckler said the Rangers have requested that the Sabres not sit on the bench during the ceremony, "out of courtesy."
"Haven't talked to (Rangers general manager) Neil Smith yet," Muckler said, "but I'm planning to have our players on the bench. We want to watch the ceremonies, too."
"I know teams want to get off to a fast start and playing at home may help the Rangers," Muckler said. As for his team, he didn't see opening on the road as a problem.
The Rangers will open the season with four home games within a six-day period under the NHL's revised schedule.
"I feel we're going to have a pretty club, "Muckler said. "Besides,
we were only a .500 club at home last year*
The Rangers will feature many of the same players who helped them win the Cup last season — including Mark Messier. The Ranger captain, had still not settled his contract dispute with management, said he would be at the Garden to help raise the banner.
Meanwhile, the so-called "Madhouse on Madison" will be quiet in Chicago while the Blackhawks travel to Detroit for their opening night game. The Blackhawks, which will be playing in the new United Center across from the old, noisy arena on Madison Avenue, won't christen their new place until next Wednesday against Edmonton.
In other games tomorrow, it's Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, Chicago at Detroit, Calgary at Winnipeg. Anaheim at Edmonton, Dallas at Vancouver, St. Louis at San Jose and Toronto at Los Angeles.
Recently, we talked with Commerce Board Members about the changes at Commerce Bank. their president, Jerry Samp and their vision for the future of Lawrence.
Martin Dickinson Gives A Lesson On Lawrence
Martin Dickinson has always maintained ties to Lawrence. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1960. He's a chaired professor at the Law School, former dean and former Chamber of Commerce president.
His strong ties also mean strong opinions. Especially about the future of Lawrence.
"Lawrence has its share of antigrowthers. They'd like to see Lawrence stay small by putting restrictions on roads and land. But if you look at the numbers, you know that we can't pay for all our public services simply by taxing residential property. We need new industry to support us."
However, Martin doesn't feel the city should only attract highpaying jobs. "We need jobs for every level of education and income. What do you say to someone who has a high school degree? Sorry, we only have jobs for college-educated people? Besides, you don't improve anybody's salary structure by discouraging new employers. Get businesses competing and salaries go up."
Martin believes growth will come from many areas, such as service and communications-based businesses. Another source
He also sees the many retirees coming to Lawrence as a promising asset. "They're able, interested people. They're involved in the community. I think they're an incredible asset. In fact, if you look where resources are in our society, the big increase financially is going to come from those people who are 55, 60 and older."
could be the University itself. "It has the faculty and world-class resources to create important spin-off businesses."
As a Commerce Board member, Martin believes the bank has a role in the growth and preservation of Lawrence. "I think Commerce Bank can give Lawrence the best of two worlds. They can help residential
"I think there is a perception that Commerce Bank is a Kansas City bank. But Jerry Samp, the President, has experience in a University town. That's important, because he recognizes the unique values of a University community. So yes, we're supported by the strength of a big bank. But Jerry Samp and the Commerce Board plan to call the shots locally. From right here in Lawrence."
"We can't pay for all our public services simply by taxing residential property. We need new industry to support us."
growth and new retail business in the outlying areas. And they can help preserve the downtown area by supporting small enterprises and businesses that give important character to the town."
And that's a lesson we're all glad to hear.
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