Saban, Alabama reach long-term agreement
Saban, Alabama reach long-term agreement
Alabama’s Nick Saban is staying put, apparently for the duration of his coaching career. The university announced Friday night that Saban coach has reached “a long-term agreement” to remain with the Crimson Tide. “We are very pleased to have this agreement completed,” Saban said in a statement. “(Wife) Terry and our family are very happy in Tuscaloosa. It has become home to us. This agreement allows us to continue to build on the tremendous success that we have enjoyed to this point — successes that have transcended the football field. We are excited about the future and the University of Alabama is where I plan to end my coaching career.”
Alabama didn’t release terms of the deal, which must be approved by the board of trustees. Saban received an eight-year deal in March 2012 worth about $5.6 million annually and seems likely to remain college football’s highest-paid coach. The agreement quells speculation that Saban would take over at Texas if Mack Brown steps down. Saban, who turned 62 on Oct. 31, has led the Tide to three national championships in the past four years with no signs of fading from annual contention.
Maryland, Notre Dame in NCAA soccer final
CHESTER, Pa.
Patrick Mullins scored his 17th and 18th goals of the season to lead Maryland to a 2-1 victory over Virginia in the NCAA men’s soccer semifinals Friday night at PPL Park. The Terrapins (17-3-5) will vie for their third national championship in the last nine years when they face Notre Dame — a 2-0 winner over New Mexico in the first semifinal — in the title game Sunday.
Maryland goalie Zack Steffen finished with five saves, including a diving stop on Brian James with less than three minutes remaining to preserve the win.
Poland at Canfield tickets sold in advance
CANFIELD
A limited amount of tickets will be available for the Poland at Canfield boys basketball game scheduled Friday at 7 p.m., so both schools will sell tickets in advance.
Poland’s sale will take place in the school athletic office from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday.
Canfield will sell tickets at its athletic office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Wednesday. Student tickets are $4, adult tickets are $6 and reserved seating is $8. Doors open Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Prospective umpires can begin signing up
AUSTINTOWN
Registration has begun for anyone wanting to become an Ohio High School Athletic Association softball or baseball umpire. Classes will begin Jan. 16 at Fitch High School. Contact John Mang at 330-502-6665 or mangtheref1965@gmail.com for more information.
Cullen to speak at Curbstone Coaches
YOUNGSTOWN
Veteran basketball coach John Cullen will be the guest speaker Monday at the Curbstone Coaches luncheon at noon at Lucianno’s Cafe. The public is welcome.
Cullen was the longtime boys basketball head coach at Canfield, served as an assistant with the Youngstown State women’s basketball program and is the boys head coach at South Range.
Kennsington has Toys for Tots campaign
CANFIELD
Kennsington Golf Club, 4171 Westford Place, is sponsoring a Toys for Tots campaign through Dec. 21.
Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the golf shop, and participants will receive a free, nine-hole golf gift certificate for each new toy that is donated.
All toys will go to local children.
Reporting prep results
The Vindicator encourages coaches and statisticians to report prep results by email (sports@vindy.com) or fax (330-747-6712). Phone calls (330-747-1478) are also acceptable but emails and faxes are strongly preferred. Deadline is 10:30 p.m.
Staff reports/Associated Press