M. Basketball. Fourth Annual Rock the ‘John to be Held Friday, October 21

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Clemson Basketball will host the fourth annual Rock The `John, the school’s version of Midnight Madness, on Friday, October 21. This free event will celebrate the start of the 2011-2012 men’s and women’s basketball season and give fans the opportunity to meet the new players and coaches as well as show their support for those returning. Prizes, promotions and entertainment in a family friendly environment make Rock The `John an event that you won’t want to miss!

Frequently check ClemsonTigers.com for more updates leading up to the event.

Mitchell Named Women’s Tennis Coach

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Paul Mitchell has been named the head coach of the Falcon women’s tennis team according to UWRF Athletic Director Roger Ternes.

“We are extremely pleased to have Paul as a member of the Falcon sports family,” said Ternes. “His energy and enthusiasm for tennis is contagious.”

Mitchell brings four years of college women’s tennis coaching experience to the Falcons. In 2006-07 he was the head coach at Winona State where he led the Warriors to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference regular season championship. The Warriors finished 6-0 in NSIC play. He also was an assistant coach at UW-Stout for three years – from 2004-06.

“I’m really looking forward to being a part of the upcoming fall season of Falcon tennis,” said Mitchell. “Havi

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Nikolai Khabibulin accepts 30 days in Arizona DUI case

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Nikolai Khabibulin was arrested in February 2010 and convicted in August.

Khabibulin, 38, who was found guilty last August on three charges of driving under the influence and speeding near his home in Paradise Valley. He will start serving the sentence within the next few days, said Khabibulin’s attorney, Mark DuBiel.

With NHL training camps set to open in September, Khabibulin ran the risk of being in court instead of on the ice in Edmonton. So he decided to withdraw the appeal.

“I readily accept the lawful sentence which has been imposed by the Scottsdale Municipal Court,” Khabibulin said in a statement.

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M. Golf. Mills Finishes Fourth at Palmetto Amateur

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CLEMSON, SC – Clemson junior Corbin Mills saw his winning streak end, but he still finished a solid fourth at the Palmetto Amateur in Aiken, SC on Saturday. Mills had a 71 in the final round to finish with a seven under par 273 score for the 72-hole event. Will McCurdy won the tournament in a playoff with Nicholas Reach after both players shot 10 under par in regulation.

Mills birdied three of his last five holes, but it was not enough. Earlier this summer he won the US Public Links and the Players Amateur. Still it was a strong showing as Mills makes a run at a US Walker Cup team spot. His next tournament will be the Porter Cup in New York next weekend followed by the Western Amateur in two weeks.

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Cowboys have four talented tailbacks

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Running from the tailback position for the Cowboys this year will be (left to right) Andre Anderson, Champlain Babin, Javaris Murray and Marcus Wiltz. Andre Anderson returns as an all-SLC performer

(this is another in a series of articles on McNeese State 2011 football prospects.

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