Archive for February 24th, 2023

Missed it by THAT much…

Friday, February 24th, 2023

…that much being 2-13 in conference play this season.

Kermit Davis out as men’s basketball coach at Ole Miss.

The Rebels are among the worst offenses in the SEC this season. They present no real interior threat, and shoot only 28.9% from 3-point range. Without a true strength on that end of the court, Ole Miss is often prone to long, listless stretches of offense that cost it games. Defensively, the Rebels are better, but the analytics ultimately place them comfortably in the SEC’s bottom half. Ole Miss is good enough to offer some resistance at times, but not good enough for Davis to get the wins he needed to keep his job.

He coached for close to five seasons, but I can’t find an overall record for his tenure.

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Obit watch: February 24, 2023.

Friday, February 24th, 2023

Chief Special Warfare Operator Michael Ernst (USN).

During his military tenure, Enrst was awarded a Silver Star — the third highest award for valor a military member can receive for gallantry during combat, a Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and three Combat Action Ribbons — having been in combat situations in three different theaters of war.
“Mike was an exceptional teammate. He was a dedicated NSW Sailor who applied his talents and skills towards some of our nation’s hardest challenges, while selflessly mentoring his teammates,” Adm. Keith Davids said.

He was killed in a parachute training accident in Arizona.

Thomas H. Lee, “billionaire financier and investor”. He was found dead in his office yesterday, apparently of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Tom Whitlock, lyricist.

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