University Daily Kansan, March 28, 1984
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Hazzard replaces Farmer at UCLA
By United Press International
LOS ANGELES — Just hours after Larry Farmer abruptly resigned yesterday as head basketball coach at the Utah Valley Hairzazz was named to replace him.
Farmer announced Friday that he had signed a two-year contract extension to remain the team's head coach. He said the extension, in formation, therefore, came as a surprise.
But following the almost immediate naming of his replacement, a UCLA spokesman confirmed that school officials had talked to Hazzard about the head coaching position much earlier.
Farmer, whose team failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1966, had spent 10 days debating a decision before announcing four days earlier that he had agreed to play at UCLA through the 1968-67 season.
Hazzard, 41, coached the last two seasons at nearby Chapman College, compiling a 44-14 record and leading the team in wins and berths both seasons. Before that,
Hazzard run up a 53-9 record as head coach at Compton City College.
Hazzard starred on the UCLA squad in 1963-64, helping the team to the national championship in 1964, the first game in which Coach John Wooden in the next 12 years.
Hazzard played for nine years in the NBA with five teams in 724 games. He retired in 1974 with the Seattle SuperSonics after playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta, Buffalo and Golden State. They averaged an 12.8 points a game as a pro.
The school scheduled a news conference for this morning with both Hazzard and Farmer expected to attend.
Most UCLA players said they were not shocked by the sudden change of coaches. Senior Kenny Fields said the high-powered alumni and the pressure to school officials contributed to this season's poor showing by the Bruins.
"It didn't catch us by surprise because I've been with coach Farmer for two years and you could see the pressure was getting to him," said Fields. "One of the reasons we had 11 losses this year was because there was
someone else running the team, not coach."
Farmer said he resigned because he was not "mentally and emotionally" prepared for another season at UCLA.
"On Friday, when I announced that I would continue as head basketball coach at UCLA for the next three years, I did so with a great sense of pride and relief," the 33-year-old Farmer said yesterday in a statement. "Weeks of soul searching led to a decision with which I believed I could happily live. The soul searching, however, continued.
Dalis was unavailable for comment.
"This morning I concluded with a heavy heart that I was mentally and emotionally unprepared to provide for the next three years the total and undivided position at UCLA demanded and deserves. Accordingly, I submitted my resignation to Athletic Director Peter Dalis at 12:30 p.m. today.
Dans was unhappiness for comment:
Farmer, who became the fourth
counselor in a journal
Wooden retired, following Gene
Bartow, Gary Cunningham and
Bryce Brown, said he did not feel pressure
from anyone to resign.
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Outstanding International Woman Student woman student from a country other than the United States who has demonstrated academic achievement and participation in various aspects of community or college life.
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Outstanding Woman Student in Leadership—woman student who has exhibited leadership and active participation in concerns of contemporary women on campus, in the community, state, or national level.
Outstanding Woman Student in Athletics—for participation in athletic organizations and contribution to the development of women's intercollegiate athletics.
Outstanding Woman Student in Student Services—for outstanding contributions in student or University organizations.
Outstanding women will be honored for accomplishments in each of the above areas. The Women's Recognition Committee will review the information obtained and announce the award winners at the Women's Recognition Program on April 19.
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For nomination forms, contact the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center, 218 Strong Hall, 864-3552.
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UCLA Bruins' Slide
Larry Farmer resigned yesterday as head coach of the UCLA Bruins. His departure makes him the fourth coach to quit since the John Wooden era from 1963 to 1975, in which the Bruins captured 10 NCAA Championships.
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