Friday, February 13. 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section B·Page 5
Former LSU coach admits one violation
The Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. — Former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown has denied involvement in two of the three NCAA allegations that concern his recruiting of Lester Earl, who now plays at Kansas.
In a statement issued through his attorney, Brown admitted to one assertion; that he asked the LSU team doctor to examine Earl before the player agreed to attend LSU.
Brown, who retired as LSU coach last spring, denied NCAA allegations of making more than the allotted one telephone call per week to Earl1 and said he never promised or asked anyone to provide a job for Earl's sister, as alleged by the NCAA.
But Brown said he did ask LSU's team doctor to check out Earl's knee and ankle injuries suffered in high school and later asked his trainer to help Earl with rehabilitation after he underwent knee surgery.
It was the first public statement by Brown, who was conducting basketball camps in Asia when the 10 allegations against the LSU basketball program were made public on Jan. 20.
Brown said he would not discuss the case further until after he meets with the NCAA Infractions Committee. He said he would present the panel with "volumes of facts relevant to the allegations."
All but one of the allegations involved
Brown: Admitted he asked LSU team doctor to examine Earl
Earl, who left LSU during his freshman year and transferred to Kansas.
In his statement, Brown said all of the allegations were initiated by Earl, who Brown suspended and later attempted to deny a release to play at Kansas.
Brown said he knew nothing of allegations against former associate head coach Johnny
Jones, now an assistant at Memphis.
Jones was mentioned in eight of the allegations, the most serious being he provided numerous cash payments totaling $6,600 to Earl. Jones has refused comment other than to say he would respond to the NCAA.
"The shadows cast upon the reputation of Johnny Jones in these allegations saddens and angers me," Brown said. "I have been associated with Johnny for 17 years as an LSU player and assistant coach. He is an honorable person with great integrity. I am not aware of any violations by him and believe in him."
LSU has until April 16 to respond to the allegations but may request an extension.
The Associated Press
Dallas' new coach aims for next Bowl
IRVING, Texas — Chan Gailey became the fourth and least-heralded coach in Dallas Cowboys history yesterday, impressing owner Jerry Jones with enthusiasm and expertise in a whirlwind, four-day courtship.
Gailey's newly-signed contract brings Cowboys dreams of a Lombardi
"I sat on the front of my seat when I saw his energy level," said Jones, who had never met Galey before they got together Sunday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. "He'll put fire into the players when they see his skill level."
Gailey, the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator the last two years, beat out big names such as former San Francisco coach George Seifert and Green Bay offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis. Former UCLA coach Terry Donahue also almost had the job, but lost it in a battle with Jones over money and control.
"Jerry's long search might have been the best thing that happened," said quarterback Troy Alkman. "I think Chan can put his stamp on the team and give it a sense of direction."
Jones gave a laundry list of things he liked about Gailey. Some of the highlights were previous head coaching experience, albeit at small colleges and in the World League and the fact he is a former quarterback.
Jones also liked the fact Gailey has spent 10 years as an NFL assistant. Four
of those teams reached the Super Bowl and seven were division winners.
This past season, his play-assisted helped the Steelers reach the AFC championship game, although some of his decisions were criticized for the 24-21 loss to Denver.
"With each stop along the coaching road, he's made a very vivid and lasting impression," Jones said.
Gailey, 46, was given a five-year contract. His salary was expected to be about $500.00 per year.
"This is the beginning of the dream," Gailey said. "Another part of that dream ... is that we get to stand on that podium some late January afternoon and have a hand on Lombardi Trophy."
Galley said he was eager to begin retooled a team that crumbled to a 10-16 record last year under Barry Switzer, who announced his resignation Jan. 9.
"I plan to work hard and get the guys organized to play," Gailey said. "I don't plan to run around here with a whip, but I'm focused on what has to be done. The goal is to win the Super Bowl, and I'm fortunate to get a nucleus of players to get that done."
Denver quarterback John Elway, who worked with Galley when he was offensive coordinator for the Broncos, said the Cowboys have a treat coming.
"The Cowboys are going to be delighted with him," Elway said. "Troy is going to enjoy working with him as I did during his days here in Denver. He is a great coach and a quality person. I think you'll see he is going to be one of the great coaches of this league."
Winning with Elway is one thing. bu
being successful with Neil O'Donnell, then helping turn Kordell Stewart into an NFL success at quarterback shows he can
adapt his coaching style to his talent.
Wide receiver Michael Irvin, who had been a vocal backer of Lewis, said he was excited about Galley.
Galley will try doing that again in Dallas, as he proclaimed himself in charge of the offense. Jones called him a "highly innovative, creative mind on the offensive side of the ball."
"We needed somebody with a creative head for the game," he said. "The way Pittsburgh plays says a lot about his ability."
Pittsburgh coach Bill Cowher said he was happy for Chan.
"People will find out soon enough that he is a good coach," he said. "We all were no-names at one time."
In fact, all four coaches in Dallas history had never been NFL head coaches. Tom Landry went on to win Two Super Bowls, Jimmy Johnson won two and Switzer won one.
However, the Cowboys are coming off their worst season since going 1-15 in 1899. They ended a five-year run atop the NFC East and missed the playoffs for the first time in seven years.
"I am very focused about what has to be done," Gailey said, "and where we have to go."
Country Club Plaza, Kansas City*
Town Center Plaza, Leawood
To get a free copy of our latest men's and ladies' catalog. visit us at www.harolds.com or call 1-800-676-5373.
*Ladies selections only at Country Club Plaza store.
Beds are very from store show here. Quantities limited.
BOWERHILL
A secluded 4-Bedroom guest house in the city of Lawrence.
Available for rehearsal dinners, private receptions, lunches, dinner.
(785) 843-0411 phone/fax
(785) 842-6821 phone/fax
♥ CANDY
♥ CANDLES
CANDLES
FRAMES
♥ BALLOONS
Wine Specials
♥ LOTIONS
Emerald Bay White Zinfandel $2.99
Beringer White Zinfandel $4.99
Hess Chardonnay $10.99
Chateau Julien Merlot $9.99
& 3000 More!
CARDS
8th & Mass.
Downtown
843-1099
Full Cases Only! 24-12oz.Bottles
Honey Brown Light
CORK BARREL
$12/Case
WINE AND SPIRITS • GOURMET
Champagne Specials
Andre $2.99 Cooks $3.99
Korbel $9.99 Ballatori $5.99
Don Perignon $109.99 Domaine Chandon $14.99
15th & Kasold
749-0558
Super Store
23rd & Iowa
351-4242
23rd & Kasold
Next to Hy-Vee
841-8778
- Running out of space in your apartment or dorm room?
- Sick of sleeping on your worn out bed?
- Or just wanting a new desk to study on?
At the House Of Denmark we specialize in making your living quarters organized and comfortable, with a wide range of home items:
- desks • bookshelves • bedroom furniture • lamps • and more!