Goestenkors introduced at Texas
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04/05/2007 - Austin, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Gail Goestenkors was introduced Thursday as the new women's basketball coach at Texas.
Goestenkors announced her decision to leave Duke on Tuesday and will replace the legendary Jody Conradt as the third women's basketball coach in Texas history.
"This is an incredible new challenge for me and signals a new life chapter," said Goestenkors. "I have great appreciation for the legacy that Jody Conradt has created in the sport of women's basketball, and feel honored to inherit the program she has built here at UT. To follow such an icon in women's athletics is an honor."
"There is a wonderful tradition of excellence in academics and athletics at The University of Texas. I look forward to becoming a member of this great Longhorn athletic family and welcome this tremendous opportunity to make Texas women's basketball a national-championship contender, year in and year out."
Goestenkors did just that in 15 years at Duke, as the Blue Devils reached the NCAA Tournament 13 times and made four trips to the Final Four. She guided the program to a record of 396-99 and twice had the Blue Devils in the national championship game, losing to Purdue in 1999 and Maryland in overtime in 2006.
This year's Duke squad finished with a record of 32-2, losing only to North Carolina State in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament and to Rutgers in the regional semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.
"Gail Goestenkors' legacy continues to build," said Texas women's athletic director Christine Plonsky. "She coaches champions. More important, Gail is devoted to young people and is committed to their growth and development as individuals. Gail possesses skill, integrity and class. She is a leader in the profession, and her qualities perfectly align with our vision and goals for the future of Texas women's basketball."
Texas was in need of a new coach after Conradt announced her retirement in March following 31 seasons with the Longhorns and 38 overall as a head coach. She also spent time at Sam Houston State and Texas-Arlington, compiling an overall record of 900-307.
Only Tennessee's Pat Summitt has more coaching victories.
Conradt, a six-time national coach of the year, was 783-245 at Texas and won her lone national championship with the Longhorns in 1986 with a perfect record of 34-0. She also reached the Final Four in 1987 and 2003.
However, the school did not earn an NCAA bid in each of the past two years.
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Football Betting: Defensive Rookie of the Year Awards
Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.
Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.
Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.
Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.
All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.
A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.
2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1
Ron Brace (NE) 25/1
Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1
Darius Butler (NE) 40/1
Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1
Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1
Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1
Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1
Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1
Larry English (SD) 15/1
Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1
Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1
Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1
Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1
James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1
Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1
Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1
Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1
Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1
Roy Miller (TB) 20/1
Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1
Fili Moala (IND) 30/1
Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1
Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1
B J Raji (GB) 7/1
Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1
Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1
David Verkune (CLE) 20/1
Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 6/1
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