Sunday, April 21, 2013

Sadness topping the news

Tragedy in the news:

Michigan high school player Danielle Kidd-Robinson died Thursday after collapsing in practice. She was 17.

Former Florida State star Alicia Gladden died in a car accident Friday. She was 27.

College coaching changes:

The University of Alabama Birmingham will introduce their new coach tomorrow.

New Ohio State Coach Kevin McGuff is already working on getting more recruits.

Brittney Griner:

The Mercury have embraced Brittney Griner as a player and a person.

The number-one pick is on a whirlwind tour.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

That is very sad. May they Rest in Peace.

Alicia Gladden also lost a teammate / roommate, Ronalda Pierce, when she was playing for Florida State.

http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20130420/FSU02/304200026/Former-FSU-star-Gladden-dies-accident

What a bummer