What’s Nic Athletics Committee Trying To Hide?
What arrogance! A committee that could influence the future of North Idaho College athletics has decided to meet behind closed doors. Some committee members (sniff!) are too timid (sniff!) to speak frankly and openly about athletic spending (honk!). Spare me. Many of us (out here in the public that this committee is suppose to represent) believe certain forces are trying to torpedo the renowned athletic program. The closed door Tuesday adds to those concerns. Then, there are myopic residents who’d like to see NIC’s baseball field converted into another parking lot. Both sides deserve to know what’s going on. Shame on chairman Bill Nixon and the college for locking the public out.
UI, BSU sing jailhouse blues
For the sake of Gem State office poolers, football coaches at Boise State University and the University of Idaho should publish police blotters each week. Then, we’d know who’s available for Saturday’s game and who’s in the slammer for drunken driving, assaulting police officers or thumping on their girlfriends. Since 1992, 17 Boise State University players have been charged with crimes ranging from battery to alcohol-related offenses. (Star quarterback Tony Hilde picked up four misdemeanors this summer alone.) UI has 10 players with a rap sheet. But, hey, it’s early in the season. Give the UI players a couple of kegs, and they’ll catch the Broncos.
Wannabe knows how to win friends: Sue ‘em
For P.R. purposes, Ray Miller, a Sandpoint councilman and mayoral candidate, should drop his lawsuit against the Bonner County School District. Miller, a Sandpoint High teacher, sued the district last year, claiming ex-superintendent Gary Barton threatened him during abusive phone calls. Later, Barton admitted he had personal problems. Miller should give it a rest. Many of the taxpayers he’s suing in the school district also are city residents.
Tater sends Top Bulldog into orbit
Apparently, Sandpoint High principal A.C. Woolnough didn’t like Tuesday’s tater questioning the wisdom (and expense) of sending the football team to Laurel, Mont. At least, I think he didn’t. A.C. didn’t say anything directly to me. But he fumed and made a raunchy (and not very original) suggestion about what my initials might stand for. Seems Laurel High helped defray travel expenses by providing room, board and a $500 check for the privilege of being beaten soundly by the Bulldogs. Now that that’s cleared up, I’d like to know what A.C. stands for. Awfully Crude?
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