Monthly Archives: November 2011

WKU coach Willie Taggart stands to make bonuses

Western Kentucky coach Willie Taggart stands to make bonuses this season, per stipulations in his contract. Taggart’s contract states: Beginning with the 2010 football season and continuing thereafter for the term of the Contract, the COACH shall be entitled to … Continue reading

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Murray State coach Steve Prohm breaks down WKU

Murray State, sitting at 7-0 and coming off a Great Alaska Shootout championship, visits Western Kentucky on Thursday. First-year coach Steve Prohm spent some time with me Wednesday to break down the Hilltoppers: Steve Prohm     WKU rivalry: “Obviously it’s … Continue reading

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Akamune, Kaspar, McDonald talk about Murray State

It’s Murray State week, and the Western Kentucky basketball team is desperate for a signature win. The Racers come to town Thursday at 7-0. The Tops are 2-5. Here’s what WKU had to say about the matchup. Sophomore transfer forward … Continue reading

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Something to believe in: Taggart, Bjork talk bowl games Part II

The rest of Willie Taggart’s and Ross Bjork discussion of the team’s bowl hopes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5uamDMoW4o Willie Taggart  Turnaround and move to FBS: “It’s huge. We finally gave our fans what they’ve been looking for since this move (to the FBS). … Continue reading

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Bjork, Taggart talk bowl games – Part I

Part I of our conversations with Western Kentucky athletic director Ross Bjork and WKU football coach Willie Taggart as they talk about the team’s immediate future. I’ll have more later this afternoon, including Taggart and Bjork’s comments on Taggart’s job … Continue reading

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