Rickwartz, Harper Headline LSC All-Conference Recognition Nov 12, 2009
Also on the academic team, TWU s Jessica Crow and Kendra Coulson, SWOSU s Tara Gibby and Emily Walter, Tarleton State s Shay Gracy, Abilene Christian s Shawna Hines, Texas A&M-Kingsville s Kristin Chancellor, Texas A&M-Commerce s Lauren Flynn, Midwestern State s Tiana Bond, Southeastern Oklahoma s Destiny Brown and Angelo State s Kimber Duncan. . (Gobuffsgo.com)
Shaq helps Cavaliers top Magic Nov 12, 2009
Spurs 92, Mavericks 83 - Richard Jefferson scored 29 points and host San Antonio survived another game without Tony Parker and Tim Duncan, who continue to rest sore ankles. Rockets 104, Grizzlies 79 - Luis Scola had 22 points and 15 rebounds as host Houston handed Memphis its seventh straight loss. (Boston Globe)
Short-handed Spursbeat Mavs Nov 12, 2009
Duncan, Parker sit with sore injuries while San Antonio beats rival ... SAN ANTONIO - Tim Duncan and Tony Parker couldnt get San Antonio past Dallas in the playoffs, but the Spurs didnt even need their All-Star duo this time ... Back then, Parker and Duncan had virtually no supporting cast while the Mavs ousted them from the first round in five games, San Antonios earliest playoff exit since 2000. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cavs' Brown coolly handles pressure Nov 12, 2009
"Everybody can't be Tiger, Bird, Stockton, Duncan etc. Some people turn out to be Rodman, Maxwell and Artest! What's so bad about that?!!!!.??" -- Ron Artest, in one of 14 tweets he posted after TNT's Charles Barkley questioned Artest's focus following a story about his rap career. "I hope his lawyer says something negative about me tomorrow. Must've turned him on." -- Don Nelson tells the San Jose Mercury News why he felt Stephen Jackson gathered 15 assists in the Warriors' 145-106 win Monday... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jennings, Evans leading the way Nov 12, 2009
Blair, who joined David Robinson and Tim Duncan as the only San Antonio players to post a double-double in a rookie debut, nearly notched another one in Utah last week when he scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds. 8. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NBA All-Star ballot Nov 11, 2009
Aldridge, LaMarcus, Portland Anthony, Carmelo, Denver Ariza, Trevor, Houston Artest, Ron, LA Lakers Boozer, Carlos, Utah Duncan, Tim, San Antonio Durant, Kevin, Oklahoma City Gasol, Pau, LA Lakers Gay, Rudy, Memphis Green, Jeff, Oklahoma City Griffin, Blake, LA Clippers Hill, Grant, Phoenix Jefferson, Richard, San Antonio Love, Kevin, Minnesota Marion, Shawn, Dallas Martin, Kenyon, Denver Millsap, Paul, Utah Nowitzki, Dirk, Dallas Odom, Lamar, LA Lakers Randolph, Anthony, Golden State Scola,... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Just Like Old Times Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAe via Getty ImagesCenter Amar'e Stoudemire has averaged 19.3 points per game to help the Suns sprint to an early 7-1 record.With the Shaq experiment in the past, the Suns have returned to their running ways. They've also returned to their winning ways, writes Chris Mannix in the latest Power Rankings. Nov 10, 2009
"A lot of teams are going through growing pains right now, whether they've been together forever or whether they're putting some new pieces together," Tim Duncan told the San Antonio Express-News. "It's all about getting through those early-season jitters and trying to figure out what exactly your team is made of and how you're going to play.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
List of those whose IRS tax refunds were returned Nov 9, 2009
Nov. 9, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. The list is sorted by county of residence. (AZCentral -- Business)
Bobcats fall short against Chicago Nov 8, 2009
Richard Jefferson had 19 points, Manu Ginobili had 17 and Tim Duncan added 14 points and eight rebounds, but San Antonio lost Tony Parker to a sprained ankle. Clippers 118, Warriors 90: Chris Kaman had 22 points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes and visiting Los Angeles ended a seven-game losing streak in the Oakland Arena. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Is Dr. Drew's sexual healing bad for you? Nov 8, 2009
When film director Duncan Roy tells us that he sits around in his lovely Malibu home and looks at online pornography from first thing in the morning until he goes to bed at night, it's challenging to find a deep well of emotion for his plight. When we see the enormous pile of dildos and vibrators that a rehab counselor pulls out of porn star Jennifer Ketchum's luggage, what we feel isn't sympathy so much as awe. (Salon)
Recap: Portland vs. San Antonio Nov 7, 2009
Brandon Roy tallied a game-high 24 points, and Greg Oden held his own against Tim Duncan, as Portland led wire-to-wire in a 96-84 victory over San Antonio ... Duncan logged 14 points and eight boards for the Spurs, who were without Tony Parker for the second half due to an ankle injury ... Roy hit a jumper and a free throw to extend the margin, and Oden challenged a Duncan miss before hitting a bucket at the other end. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Boozer, Jazz Rebound In 113-99 Win Over Spurs Nov 6, 2009
Tim Duncan had 15 points and 13 rebounds and Tony Parker had 21 points, but scored just four in the second half as the Spurs couldn't overcome the Jazz's shooting ... Boozer tied up Duncan and forced two jump balls in the first quarter, then carried Utah with his offense ... Boozer also had two steals, both times swatting the ball away from Duncan in the lane and had three assists. (CBS News)
Shurburtt: Plenty of changes » Nov 5, 2009
Joyner has been the best player on the nation's best team and proved it twice on the big stage, the first during top-ranked St. Thomas Aquinas' season-opening 52-7 victory against Upper Arlington (Ohio) and the second in a 42-34 win against Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) ... Running back (Duncan, S.C./James F. Byrnes) made the most notable drop, falling from No. 5 to No. 16 ... Before this season, some felt that Tennessee commit (Duncan, S.C./Byrnes) was the best defensive line prospect at his... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
The Kids Are All Right APFirst-year guard Stephen Curry has given Golden State an early-season boost, leading the team in minutes played.Strong play from several rookies -- including some outside the lottery -- is among the storylines that caught Britt Robson's attention during the first week of the regular season. Nov 4, 2009
The Spurs, widely expected to mount the most serious challenge to the Lakers' conference supremacy, have second-round pick DeJuan Blair spelling veteran Tim Duncan for significant minutes as they gird for what they hope will be a grueling 100-plus-game season counting the playoffs ... Not only do they provide welcome respite for grizzled cornerstone players like Billups and Duncan, but they also complement the surrounding personnel or shore up a glaring weakness. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
5 things we learned from the Saints game Nov 4, 2009
(Made my 6 a.m. flight along with Mark Bradley, radio personality Elle Duncan and retired left tackle Todd Weiner) ... any luck with elle duncan on the plane ride. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hawaii's class time thin even before cuts Nov 2, 2009
Education policymakers have been pushing to increase instructional time in the United States, not cut it, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently chastised Hawaii for taking "a step in the wrong direction." The federal government is offering money to expand learning time ... Education policymakers have been pushing to increase instructional time in the United States, not cut it, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently chastised Hawaii for taking "a step in the wrong direction." The... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Spurs win vs. Hornets marred by Parker injury Oct 29, 2009
Tim Duncan had nine points and 12 rebounds ... Blair, whose locker is next to Duncans, said hes simply the beneficiary of being on a good team ... The summer spending spree put the Spurs over the luxury tax threshold for one of the few times in the Duncan era. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Perfect Storm For UN Gun Control Agenda Oct 27, 2009
Also look at the people in his cabinet such as Hillary, Holder, and Duncan. All gun control fanatics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Stats » Oct 26, 2009
7 average) and two touchdowns for Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) in its 17-10 victory over Dorman (Roebuck, S.C.), according to the Greenville (S.C.) News. (Fort Wayne, Ind. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Western conference Oct 26, 2009
Adding Richard Jefferson and Antonio McDyess takes some pressure off the big three of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Denver Nuggets: Chauncey Billups-for- Allen Iverson was such a steal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Winderman: Gazing into this seasons crystal ball Oct 25, 2009
For San Antonio, if Richard Jefferson plays well, the burden is significantly reduced for Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tell Me A Story D. Clarke Evans, Fernando Medina, Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty ImagesVeterans Richard Jefferson, Vince Carter and Rasheed Wallace are with new teams as the NBA season gets started.What players, teams and coaches will shape the season ahead? Mark Montieth knows. Oct 24, 2009
The Spurs needed to do something drastic to remain a contender in the window of opportunity allowed by Tim Duncan's 33-year-old knees ... Signing Antonio McDyess for the mid-level exception will further buttress the frontcourt and take pressure off Duncan, as will landing DeJuan Blair in the second round of the draft. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Get full recap of the meeting Oct 22, 2009
The whole program is a bid by Arne Duncan and Obama to federalize the schools according to the agenda of a private citizen: Bill Gates ... Arne Duncan and Hernandez know all about the changes coming. (The Palm Beach Post)
Stinging Sensation Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty ImagesDue to injuries, Chris Paul (right) and the Hornets' starting lineup started just 25 games as a unit last season.Health wasn't a problem for the Hornets last season. It was the problem. Chris Paul learned from it and after an intense summer, could be better than before, writes Chris Manninx. Oct 21, 2009
He's a threat to shoot from 15 feet and is one of three players -- Tim Duncan and Dwight Howard being the others -- to average at least 10 points and 10 rebounds in each of the last five years. Perhaps most important for the Hornets, Okafor has proved to be a durable big man: He has played all 82 games in each of the last two seasons, a record the Hornets hope he can duplicate even though Okafor has missed most of the preseason with a toe injury. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Ariza, Budinger lead Rockets past Thunder Oct 20, 2009
tool goes here By CHRIS DUNCAN - AP Sports Writer Tags. HOUSTON -- Rookie Chase Budinger scored 17 points, Trevor Ariza added 16 and Kyle Lowry had 10 assists in the Houston Rockets' 105-85 preseason win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Big Red Breakdown: Texas Tech vs Nebraska Oct 17, 2009
Starting at middle linebacker is Jr. Brian Duncan (43 tackles, 4 PBU), with So ... Duncan is a pretty consistent performer, he's a solid tackler, has good athleticism, and works hard to make plays ... Williams is in his third year as a starter, and is currently tied with Duncan for the team lead in tackles with 43. (RaiderPower.com)
Watch the video Oct 16, 2009
Why do Arne and Hernandez refuse to admit the orders they are receiving are top-down through Tallahassee via Duncan DOE mandates ... My views are not cynical; look at what Bill Gates has performed already in California and at Arne Duncan s debacle charter program in Chicago. (The Palm Beach Post)
Parish Council/Health Insurance Details Oct 16, 2009
Roger Duncan: Appears to be self employed, most likely has coverage for himself and his wife unless he still has school age children then it falls under the family coverage. Self employed individuals normally do not carry health insurance for them nor their employees unless they are a large company. (New Iberia, LA)
Women's Tennis Travels To Tallahassee Oct 14, 2009
The sophomore also faced Katrina Tsang of UNC and Kayla Duncan of TCU. Molnar finished the tournament with a 2-2 record. MOLNAR RETURNS TO THE TOP Molnar opened the season ranked 72nd in the 2009 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) preseason poll. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Lady Buffs Earn Fifth-Place Finish at Oklahoma Intercollegiate Oct 14, 2009
- The West Texas A&M women's golf team wrapped up play with a fifth-place finish in the team standings at the Oklahoma Intercollegiate at the Territory Golf and Country Club in Duncan, Okla. The Lady Buffs cut seven strokes as team and jumped four spots in placing fifth, overall, and shot a two-day total of 633 (320, 313). (Gobuffsgo.com)
Redd leads Bucks past Rockets Oct 13, 2009
tool goes here By CHRIS DUNCAN - AP Sports Writer Tags. HOUSTON -- Michael Redd scored 18 points, Carlos Delfino added 16 points and eight rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Houston Rockets 96-92 in a preseason game on Monday night. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Women's Golf Ninth After Round at Oklahoma Intercollegiate Oct 13, 2009
The event is being contested at the Territory Golf and Country Club in Duncan, Okla. St. Edward s is leading the tournament, with a team score of 304. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Grading out the 2010 recruiting class Oct 13, 2009
com's No. 2-rated running back prospect in the country in from Byrnes High School in Duncan, S.C., Paterno will have recruited the No. 1 running back class in the Big Ten. Lattimore is scheduled to take his official visit to Penn State on Nov. 7 when Penn State hosts Ohio State at Beaver Stadium. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wade only watches, as Spurs beat Heat Oct 13, 2009
George Hill added 12 points and Michael Finley scored 10 for San Antonio (1-1 preseason), which played without Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili ... The Spurs opted to leave Duncan and Ginobili at home to rest. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Sen. Inhofe: TARP vote 'most egregious' in Senate history Oct 9, 2009
Glenn Reynolds says that Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Attorney General Eric Holder recently excluded community leaders from a meeting about youth violence. Reynolds links to a piece exploring the "cultural contradictions of environmentalism.". (TheHill.com)
Federal court hears La. 2 dads case Oct 8, 2009
It doesn't matter whether an unmarried couple is gay or heterosexual - they cannot adopt a child together, Kyle Duncan of the Louisiana Attorney General's Office told Judges Thomas Morrow Reavley, E. Grady Jolly and Jacques L. Weiner Jr.. Duncan said that means the adoptive birth certificate can take only one man's name, and Louisiana cannot be forced to change its records to conform with New York law ... Jolly told Duncan he thought the state's strongest argument was about whether lack of both... (The Clarion-Ledger)
PEGGY EARLENE PENROD - 74 - ALVA, OK Oct 7, 2009
Peggy is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jim; two daughters, Edith Duncan of Alva, and Vicky Penrod, of Stratford, Texas; a son and his wife, Don and Kim of Alva; four grandchildren and their spouses, Kelly and Felicia Penrod, Arthur and Leslie Penrod, Randy and Tammi Penrod, and Ariel Penrod; four great grandchildren, Riley and Mason Penrod, and Aspen and James Penrod; a brother and his wife, Tom and Dixie Ewers, of Stratford, Texas; four sisters, Katie and her husband Allen Hopkins, of... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Wakita man dies in crash Oct 4, 2009
Marcus E. Duncan, 25, of Wakita, died early Saturday morning in a one vehicle crash on State Highway 132, three miles south of Manchester in Grant County. According to the investigator s report, Duncan was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado south on the highway about 1 a.m. when the vehicle left the roadway to the right, traveling 169 feet before striking a cement culvert ... Duncan was ejected from the vehicle and pinned underneath for about 2 hours and 15 minutes. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Aquinas wins matchup of high school 1 vs. 2 Oct 3, 2009
With the Florida coach among the 20,000 or so who came to see a much-hyped matchup of the two teams generally considered the nation's best, No. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas of Fort Lauderdale knocked off No. 2 Byrnes High of Duncan, S.C. 42-34, on Friday night. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A&M Carpet files for bankruptcy Oct 2, 2009
Fresno's Duncan Enterprises gets crafty rename. Duncan Enterprises, one of Fresno's best-known family-owned businesses, has changed its name to better connect with customers ... The company, which makes paints and other products used by crafters, was founded in 1946 by frustrated hobbyist Erma Duncan, who couldn't find good-quality ceramic paint. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Prospects in Byrnes-St. Thomas Aquinas game Oct 1, 2009
and Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.), will square off in a nationally televised contest Friday (ESPNU, 8 p.m. ET). Here's a look at the recruiting outlook for nine of the top prospects on these teams. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Former Koch executive Sterling Varner dies Oct 1, 2009
Varner had worked his career in the oil and railroad industry when his employer, Rock Island refinery in Duncan, Okla. was purchased in 1946 by Fred Koch. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Did Johnson makes the right call? Oct 1, 2009
Tim Duncan (San Antonio) $20,598,704 9) Tracy McGrady (Houston) $20,370,437 10) Ray Allen (Boston) $18,388,430 11) Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas) $18,077,904 12) Paul Pierce (Boston) $18,077,903 13) Shawn Marion (Miami) $17,810,000 14) Rashard Lewis (Orlando) $16,447,871 15) Michael Redd (Milwaukee) $15,780,000 16)tie Pau Gasol (LA Lakers) $15,106,000 16)tie ... And don t even get me started on how Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan really ruined their teams a few years back when they played like MVP s in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Weekend stats » Oct 1, 2009
RB, (Duncan, S.C./James Byrnes) Scouts grade: 85 ESPN150 rank (position rank): 10 (2) Marcus Lattimore scored three touchdowns on the ground and compiled 160 yards on 22 carries (7. 2 average) for Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) on Friday night, according to the Spartanburg (S.C.) Herald-Journal. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
All smiles at Hawks media day Sep 30, 2009
Kobe, Shaq and Tim Duncan played on eight of the 10 championship teams between this decade ... Earl Monroe was, but Wes Unseld wasn t. I think it s almost beyond dispute that Tim Duncan is the best player of the post-Jordan era, but the discussion always revolves around Shaq, Kobe, and (now) LeBron ... This despite the fact that Duncan won 4 rings and has never played on a team that has lost more than 29 games (and despite the fact that he won a title in 03 with the weakest supporting cast on a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
LeBron & Shaq show has tipped off Sep 30, 2009
Tim Duncan showed up 15 pounds leaner and said he, too, was feeling OK after being hobbled by knee problems last season. WASHINGTON: Guard Gilbert Arenas, whose blog was once among the most entertaining NBA fixtures on the Internet, arrived for media day declaring he doesn't want to be judged by his words anymore. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lady Buffs Place 5th at Lady Buff Stampede Sep 30, 2009
The Lady Buffs next tournament is in Duncan, Okla. at the Oklahoma Intercollegiate at the The Territory Golf and Country Club. (Gobuffsgo.com)
• Track & Field Sep 30, 2009
Alex Becker and Justin Duncan competed at the Canadian National Championships, while Lewis Timmins ran in the United Kingdom trials last week, representing The University of Tulsa track teams. Track. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Hawkeyes Host Arkansas State Saturday Sep 30, 2009
He now ranks 12th in career passing yards (2,735) after passing and Randy Duncan. Both of his interceptions against Penn State came off deflections. (Hawkeyesports.com)
On the Cy'd: ISU & the spread Sep 25, 2009
John Quinn was an OK quarterback under Donnie Duncan on a pair of mid-level Cyclone team s in the early 1980s. He combined for seven touchdown passes. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
McClellan impressing down the stretch Sep 20, 2009
When McClellan struggled in June and July, he organized a meeting with pitching coach Dave Duncan, bullpen coach Marty Mason and catcher Yadier Molina to discuss why he was struggling and what could be done to fix it. "We kind of came up with a game plan," McClellan said. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Josh Smiths fingers are fine Sep 17, 2009
Shaquille O neal retired Kevin Garnett Rasheed Wallace retired Tim Duncan Ray Allen retired Vince Carter Allen Iverson retired Baron Davis Jason Kidd retired Antawn Jamison Steve Nash Chauncey Billups. I think this will mark a big changing of the guard from this decades stars to the new generation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ask Jamie: Big week boosts Vols class Sep 17, 2009
Then, over the weekend, Tennessee hit the trifecta, landing Duncan (S.C.) Byrnes defensive line teammates and and the top prospect from the state of Oklahoma in. Miller and Willis are both Rivals100 members, while Cobbs and Meline are high-end Rivals250 prospects. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
JC Shurburtt » Sep 17, 2009
Teammates and (Duncan, S.C./James F. Byrnes), both defensive linemen, jumped on board ... Back in the game Florida State and Georgia, both considered at one time to be major players for five-star running back (Duncan, S.C./James F. Byrnes), are now back in the mix. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Obama's speech tame, say area school officials Sep 13, 2009
White House officials, including Education Secretary Arne Duncan, have said the allegations are silly ... Duncan s department has also taken heat for proposed lesson plans distributed to accompany the speech ... We just clarified that to say write a letter about your own goals and what you re going to do to achieve those goals, Duncan said on CBS Face the Nation. (The Herald-Palladium)
In Texas district, Obama just an interruption Sep 13, 2009
The funniest part about the whole thing was Arne Duncan s lack of knowledge ... In a letter to the principals he (Duncan) said this. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
SSM St. Clare hospital design wins national recognition Sep 11, 2009
Do you think Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan will return to the team next year. Yes, he is key to the teams success. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Bachelors Hall trail ride scheduled Saturday Sep 10, 2009
For more information or a flyer, call Jennings or trail boss Johnny Duncan at 685-3544, Andy Mills at 685-3081, Chief J.W. Soyars at 685-4547, or board member Kenneth Harris at (434) 548-2940. Comments. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Locally, most teachers could decide to watch Presidents speech Tuesday Sep 10, 2009
According to Education Secretary Arne Duncan, he will be the first American president to speak to the nations school children about persisting and succeeding in school. . (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Top recruiters » Sep 9, 2009
Lupoi has also expanded Cal's recruiting base and got the Bears on the radar of some of the top prospects from other regions like defensive tackle (Duncan, S.C./James F. Byrnes). D.J. McCarthy, LSU The Tigers have expanded their recruiting horizons since McCarthy arrived. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Sahuarita, Continental not airing Obama speech Sep 9, 2009
Officials from both districts said they have received numerous calls from parents who don t want their children to see the broadcast, which U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said will challenge students to work hard, set goals and take responsibility for their learning. The speech, which has prompted a national, politically charged uproar, will be broadcast to the nation s schoolchildren on C-SPAN and through the White House Web site. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
How nation's best played » Sep 8, 2009
RB, (Duncan, S.C./James Byrnes) Scouts Grade: 85 ESPNU 150 Rank: 1 Position Rank: 2 Five-star running back Marcus Lattimore rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns on just 14 carries, as Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) destroyed Myrtle Beach, and 2011 watch list quarterback (8-23 for 66 yards) 65-14, the Spartanburg Herald-Journal reports ... DE, (Duncan, S.C./James Byrnes) Scouts Grade: 81 ESPNU 150 Rank: 88 Position Rank: 9 Under Armour All-American and Florida State commit Corey Miller terrorized 2011... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
That time of year Sep 8, 2009
Duncan can be unstoppable at times, especially when he is hitting the bank shot off the glass. If Josh masters the mid range jump shot, maybe it would then be easier for him to extend his range. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Obama's Speech to Students: Prepared Text Sep 8, 2009
Despite the criticism over what the White House has characterized as a motivational speech promoting the value of education, on "Face the Nation" Sunday, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan told CBS News chief Washington correspondent and anchor Bob Schieffer, "At the end of the day, if the president motivates one C-student to become a B-student or one student who is thinking about dropping out to stay in school and take their education seriously, it's all worth it.". And, Mr. Obama is not the... (CBS News)
Speech wont be live in local schools Sep 7, 2009
The Associated Press reported Friday morning that school districts across the country were dealing with similarly concerned parents since the debate began after U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan sent a letter to principals urging schools to let their students watch. School districts in states including Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia and Wisconsin have decided not to show the speech to students, The Associated Press reported. (Washington Daily News, NC)
