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YCN
08-22-2002, 09:24 PM
again. The 57-year-old coach of Lousiana Tech has retired for the second time in 3 seasons.

He retired previously, but was lured back as head coach when assistant coach Kim Mulkey-Robertson declined to follow the legend at Tech.

Here's a link to the article:
Barmore retires for the second time (http://espn.go.com/ncw/news/2002/0822/1421551.html)

[This message has been edited by YCN (edited 08-22-2002).]
swok34
08-23-2002, 10:44 AM
This doesn't surprise me at all.....I think LA Tech's been grooming Budke for the head coach position. Barmore didn't travel to Hawaii or one/two of the West Coast games last year...
he doesn't like to fly http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/smile.gif With La Tech's move to the conference that's spread all over creation and back, figured it was only a matter of time........

He was certainly a master-mind in the world of coaching women's basketball.
BigUtFan
08-23-2002, 11:55 AM
According to my sources in Louisiana, this has been coming and expected. I guess my beef is that he had a top recruiting class and just maybe some of the prospects chose La. Tech because of him. Now what? Anyway, he was a great teacher of the game. I remember the early days when he was the assistant under Sonja Hogg and they ran the table on everybody. I wish him well. Just asking..........does this re-open the door for KMR or is she satisfied and happy at BU?
35TangoTango
08-23-2002, 12:03 PM
Originally posted by BigUtFan:
.........does this re-open the door for KMR or is she satisfied and happy at BU?

My understanding is that Mulkey-Robertson was so offended by the previous offer from La Tech that she would not under any circumstances ever consider returning there.



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swok34
08-23-2002, 12:14 PM
Good for KMR..........stay in the Big XII, best conference in the nation, Kim.
YCN
08-23-2002, 12:49 PM
At this point in Coach Mulkey-Robertson's career a move to from Tech to Tech would be at best a lateral move, and in my mind it would be a step down to a lesser job. Things look very bright in Lubbock for the women's team. They have great attendance and a terrific team, one that should challenge for the national championship this year.
swok34
08-23-2002, 12:52 PM
YCN.....did you fire Marsha Sharp? http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/frown.gif KMR is the coach at Baylor.
TXSNOS
08-23-2002, 12:59 PM
Originally posted by swok34:
.....I think LA Tech's been grooming Budke for the head coach position. ....

Budke is heir apparent: http://www.thenewsstar.com/html/71493D28-17B8-486E-B351-9975C4FD08B5.shtml

TXSNOS
BEAR SKIN
08-23-2002, 01:50 PM
KMR is very happy in Waco, thank you very much.

In response to inquiries about Barmore and La Tech, she states that this is home and wants her family to grow up here.
YCN
08-23-2002, 05:38 PM
swok, I had one of the brain things, what do your call them?

I can't go a week without putting my foot in my mouth at least once, or else I would worry that something was wrong with me.
KSUron
08-23-2002, 05:53 PM
I may have to pay more attention to LA Tech. Budke is almost a home boy. He should know something about the Big Twelve (Eight). He is from Salina, Kansas.
swok34
08-23-2002, 06:03 PM
swok, I had one of the brain things, what do your call them?

lol, YCN......
TXSNOS
08-23-2002, 10:57 PM
Budke named new head coach at La Tech: http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaw/news/ap/20020823/ap-louisianatech-coach.html

TXSNOS
TXSNOS
08-27-2002, 05:36 PM
Barmore expresses interest in coaching in the WNBA: http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/3946226.htm

Could he be the man for San Antonio?

TXSNOS