Second-year Colorado State men’s basketball coach Tim Miles signed a one-year contract extension Wednesday, Rams athletic director Paul Kowalczyk said.
In his first season at CSU’s helm, Miles led the Rams to a 7-25 record. They were 0-16 in Mountain West Conference play and suffered a second-round loss in the MWC Tournament.
Miles is now under contract through the 2012-13 season.
“It’s easy to reward someone after a successful season,” Kowalczyk said. “But last year, Tim showed amazing strength and character in the face of really difficult circumstances, most of which were out of his control.”
Last season the Rams had just one returning starter, and 10 rookie players got court time. This season, they return Marcus Walker, who led the MWC in scoring last season (17.1 points per game).
“Our entire staff is dedicated to the effort of rebuilding this program,” Miles said, “and we are confident that Rams fans will be proud of the achievements by our team.”
CSU defeats CU in volleyball.
Colorado State (6-1) defeated Colorado (6-1) 25-23, 25-23, 19-25, 25-16 in the Coors Rocky Mountain Challenge in Boulder. The Rams have won 10 of their last 11 matches against the Buffs.
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Kara Goucher’s marathon debut upcoming.
Former University of Colorado runner Kara Goucher will make her marathon debut in the New York City Marathon on Nov. 2.
Goucher, who ran the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the Beijing Olympics, was born in Queens.
“I’m really happy for this opportunity and to debut in New York,” Goucher said. “It’s one of the most — if not the most — prestigious marathons in the world. I’m a little nervous, but I’m very excited to debut here. This is a very special place for me.”
Goucher’s coach, marathon legend Alberto Salazar, has long believed the marathon ultimately would be her best event. She was 10th in the 10,000 meters in Beijing and ninth in the 5,000.
John Meyer, The Denver Post
