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UTEP Head Men's Basketball Coach Tony Barbee Discusses the Miners Newest Signees
UTEP Men's basketball coach Tony Barbee has developed a rocky relationship with many members of the media. He has not spoken to me since last October, when I broke a story that Stefan Jackson was seeking a transfer to Temple University. The story was confirmed by more than one source, but Barbee was upset that I leaked it out and threatened to have me fired. Nice threat, Tony. Now, Barbee's unleashed his wrath on members of the TV media because of the way they treated DJ after his arrest last month. The Miners coach told TV media members that he would not cooperate with them as to whether or not Jackson would turn pro and declare for the NBA Draft. Instead, they would need to get that information from the NBA. I can't figure out why Bob Stull doesn't sit down with Barbee and explai ... Read More »
UTEP Men's basketball coach Tony Barbee has developed a rocky relationship with many members of the media. He has not spoken to me since last October, when I broke a story that Stefan Jackson was seeking a transfer to Temple University. The story was confirmed by more than one source, but Barbee was upset that I leaked it out and threatened to have me fired. Nice threat, Tony. Now, Barbee's unleashed his wrath on members of the TV media because of the way they treated DJ after his arrest last month. The Miners coach told TV media members that he would not cooperate with them as to whether or not Jackson would turn pro and declare for the NBA Draft. Instead, they would need to get that information from the NBA.
I can't figure out why Bob Stull doesn't sit down with Barbee and explai ...
After hearing the news that former champion Johnny Tapia pulled out of his comeback fight Friday night, I wasn't too surprised. Over the years, many great past, current, and future champions have fought here, helping to make El Paso a great fight town. I was never excited about Tapia's return to the ring, primarily because I know he is an over-the-hill fighter who's best days in the ring are long gone. As usual, the disagreement was all about money, even though Tapia told the media earlier in the week that his comeback was not about money. It's a shame that Tapia's last minute no-show screwed the fans, many of whom paid good money to see the one-time legend. I'm sure few fans who attended Friday's fight card at the Coliseum took the refund, because many of them are diehard boxing fans.