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Call 346-5511 Also hiring for summer term Oregon Daily Emerald is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workplace. History continued from page 7 their involvement with a semi-pro fessional Australian league. Runge was unaware that their involve ment infringed on NCAA rules. That season, following road loss es to the Washington schools, Runge and star guard Arianne Boy er, then a junior, clashed when Runge asked players to write down on paper why they lost. Boyer blamed her coach, which led Runge to suspend Boyer and call a meeting with Athletic Director Bill Moos and Boyer’s parents. Boyer, who finished her career fifth on the all-time scoring list, spoke out against Runge this year, saying she “is not a good coach.” While the accomplishments of our women's basketball program are impressive, I had some concerns that did not pertain to the win-loss record. Bill Moos athletic director While the Ducks continued their success on the court in the late ‘90s, tensions mounted be tween Runge, the Athletic De partment, Oregon players and even her own coaching staff. As sistant coach Stephanie Osburn Norman, a favorite of Duck play ers, did not return to the team following the 1&98-99 season af ter Runge did not renew her con tract. The next season, Oregon won its first outright Pac-10 Conference ti tle and advanced to its seventh straight NCAA Tournament. Runge was named Pac-10 Coach of the Year, her second such honor. Up until this season, the contro versy surrounding Runge and her program was for the most part ig nored. then eight undisclosed players went to Moos to address grievances against Runge, which ultimately appeared to have led to her resignation. “While the accomplishments of our women’s basketball program are impressive,” Moos said. “I had some concerns that did not pertain to the win-loss record.” THE RUNGE REPORT Graduated from Kentucky in 1985 Coached at Florida, Alabama-Birmingham, Colorado State and Missouri Career record at Oregon: 160-73, 100-44 in Pac-10 (eight seasons) NCAA Tournament record: 3-8 (eight appearances) Pac-10 Coach of the Year in 1994 and 1999 TIMELINE 1993 Runge is hired as the head coach of the stumbling women’s basketball team. 1994 In her first season, Runge takes the Ducks to the NCAA Tournament and is named the Pac-10 Coach of the Year. 1995 Runge and then-Athletic Director Rich Brooks battle over a contract extension. Runge threatens to sue the University over salary disparities. 1996 Runge revokes the scholarship of sophomore Kristin Niemann, who then goes into psychological counseling. 1996 Guard Elsa Oliveira accuses assistant coach Kelly Kebe of slapping her in the face. 1999 Runge announces that she will not renew the contract of assistant coach Stephanie (Osburn) Norman. 1999 The Ducks win their first Pac-10 title. Runge is named Pac-10 Coach of the Year. 2000 Oregon wins another Pac-10 title. 2001 Feb. 23 When Angelina Wolvert refuses to shake hands with UCLA after a loss, Runge suspends the senior forward only to lift the suspension the next day. March 4 In a meeting with Athletic Director Bill Moos, eight unidentified players complain about Runge’s coaching methods and request that she be fired. March 10 With a victory over Oregon State, Runge becomes just the third coach in the Pac-10 to reach the 100-win plateau. March 27 Law firm Bond, Schoeneck & King, which Moos hired, begins its independent review of the women’s basketball program. April 30 Runge resigns from her position as head coach of Oregon women’s basketball. You can spare it... so why not share it? GIVE BLOOD SAVE A LIFE BRING PICTURE ID 009111 EMU Fir Room Tuesday and Wednesday May 1 & 2 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Lane Memorial Blood Bank
