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a day ago
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UConn legend Jim Calhoun shares wish for Thunder's Mark Daigneault after NBA Finals
The post UConn legend Jim Calhoun shares wish for Thunder's Mark Daigneault after NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints. Jim Calhoun has seen legends rise. He has coached some of the biggest names in college basketball and built UConn into a powerhouse. But even with all the banners hanging in Storrs, there is one name Calhoun believes still deserves a spotlight. Advertisement That name is Mark Daigneault. Before leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA title this year and earning Coach of the Year honors in 2024, Daigneault was a quiet presence on the UConn sidelines. He was not a star player or high-profile recruit. From 2003 to 2007, he served as a student manager under Calhoun, taping ankles, fetching towels, and doing the unnoticed work that keeps a program running smoothly. Calhoun recently told longtime UConn reporter Dom Amore that he believes Daigneault should be honored by the university. To him, Daigneault represents something important, something that goes beyond the usual standards of recognition. He wants to see his former student manager celebrated for what he has become—a leader at the highest level of the sport. Daigneault's basketball journey is far from conventional. After graduating from UConn in 2007, he worked his way up through the coaching ranks. He spent time as an assistant at Holy Cross and then joined the Florida Gators under Billy Donovan. Advertisement From there, he made the jump to the NBA G League, where he coached the Oklahoma City Blue. When the Thunder needed a new head coach in 2020, they turned to Daigneault, and he quietly began crafting a new era for the team. Fast forward to this season. The Thunder posted a league-best 68 wins. His team battled through the playoffs, reached the Finals, and captured the elusive NBA title, while showcasing one of the most exciting young cores in the league. It was a season built on chemistry, discipline, and player development—things Daigneault learned to value in his early days at UConn. That is what makes Calhoun's push for recognition so meaningful. He is not just campaigning for a former assistant or a rising coach; he is vouching for someone who grew up in the UConn system, someone who poured time and energy into the program without ever putting on a uniform. It reflects the culture Calhoun created. UConn has always prided itself on grit, teamwork, and a deep respect for the game. Daigneault embodies all of that. Honoring him would not only celebrate his success, but it would send a message to every student manager, trainer, and behind-the-scenes worker in college basketball that their contributions matter. Advertisement There are many ways UConn could pay tribute. Perhaps a ceremony at Gampel Pavilion or a plaque in the training facility. Maybe even inclusion in the Huskies of Honor. The details are less important than the gesture itself. What matters is that UConn recognizes a man who started in its locker rooms and now leads on basketball's biggest stage. Daigneault's rise is not a fluke. It is the result of years of dedication and a deep understanding of the game. He coached with calm under pressure during the Thunder's postseason run and earned the respect of players, analysts, and peers alike. And it all began in Storrs, with a coach who believed in him. As the Thunder continue to celebrate their title, Calhoun's call for recognition serves as a reminder that UConn is not just a school of champions; it is a school that builds character. Daigneault's journey is proof of that. In a world where stars often grab the headlines, it is refreshing to see a story about someone who worked in the shadows and rose to greatness. Daigneault may not have made game-winning shots in a UConn jersey, but his legacy is just as important. Advertisement And now, it is time for UConn to say thank you. Related: Duke coach Jon Scheyer drops truth bomb on Cooper Flagg's Mavericks fit Related: Iowa State basketball sends 3-word message to Tyrese Haliburton after painful Game 7
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
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Mohawk Industries, Inc. Invites You to Join its Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
CALHOUN, Ga., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In conjunction with Mohawk Industries' (NYSE: MHK) Second Quarter 2025 earnings release on Thursday, July 24, 2025, you are invited to listen to the conference call that will be broadcast live on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:00 am ET. What: Mohawk Industries' Second Quarter Earnings Call When: July 25, 2025 11:00 am ET Where: Select 'Investors' tab How: Live via the Internet – Log on at Register for the conference call at Live Conference Call: Dial 1-833-630-1962 (U.S./Canada) Dial 1-412-317-1843 (International) For those unable to listen at the designated time, the call will remain available for replay through Augst 22, 2025, by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (U.S./Canada) or 1-412-317-0088 (International) and entering Replay Access Code 7404010. The call will be archived and available for replay for one year under the 'Investors' tab of ABOUT MOHAWK Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer and creates products that enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate Our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, Eliane, Elizabeth, Feltex, Godfrey Hirst, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Group, Pergo, Quick-Step, Unilin and Vitromex. During the past two decades, Mohawk has transformed the business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in North America, Europe, South America, Oceania and Asia. Contact: Mohawk Industries, Inc. James Brunk, Chief Financial Officer 706-624-2239Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Mint
15-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
‘Trying to squeeze every piece of profit': When US Senator grilled Boeing's Ex-CEO over safety and quality checks
Air India Crash: On June 12, Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, killing 241 onboard and 29 on the ground, including students and faculty. Following this tragic instance, an old video from the last year has resurfaced, showing US Senator Josh Hawley grilling former Boeing CEO David Calhoun over completion of required inspection records for the 787 and whether its employees falsified it, further slamming the company's safety and quality checks. "You're eliminating safety procedures, you're sticking it your employees, you're cutting back jobs, you're trying to squeeze every piece of profit you can out of this strip mining profit, shareholder value and you're rewarded for it. You got a huge raise, you increase, so it's working out great for you," Hawley scolded Calhoun. "Don't you think your priorities are misplaced here?" Hawley asked the Boeing CEO and said the whistleblowers are "literally fearing for their lives". According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in an email, the issue revolved around whether Boeing performed the necessary inspections to 'confirm adequate bonding and grounding where the wings join the fuselage on certain 787 Dreamliner airplanes", an AFP report said. Scott Stocker, head of the Boeing 787 programme, in an email to staff, had stated, 'We quickly reviewed the matter and learned that several people had been violating company policies by not performing a required test, but recording the work as having been completed. We promptly informed our regulator about what we learned and are taking swift and serious corrective action with multiple teammates." He added that engineering staff assessed that the issues does not pose an immediate safety of flight risk, AFP had reported. Calhoun got $32.8 million in total compensation in 2023, a 45 percent rise as compared to $22.6 million in the previous year. When he was asked, "Frankly, sir, I think it's a travesty that you are still in your job. Why haven't you resigned?" Calhoun responded, ""I'm sticking this through. I'm proud of having taken the job. I'm proud of our safety record. And I am very proud of our Boeing people." In October 2018, all 189 people aboard a Lion Air flight died when the plane crashed into the Java Sea just 13 minutes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia. A few months later, in March 2019, an Ethiopian Airlines flight crashed six minutes after departing from Addis Ababa, killing all 157 on board. Both crashes were linked to faulty flight control systems. "I apologise for the grief that we have caused," Calhoun said. Calhoun was appointed the CEO of Boeing in January 2020, and the company announced Kelly Ortberg as new CEO from August 8, 2024.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Automotive
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Students learn to make parts, find careers at special Calhoun camp
Jun. 13—Colton Naylor tested his skill — and luck — while making precision machine parts this week during a special camp at Calhoun Community College. The intensive four-day Precision Machining Academy gives dozens of students practical, hands-on exposure to the world of CNC machining, parts design and modeling, said Amber Fortenberry, director of talent development and recruitment for the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, which partners with Calhoun for the event. There will be another camp in July. Participants gained experience in programming skills, including such tasks as configuring tool offsets, setting up machines and operating equipment safely and proficiently. Students were also introduced to the use of precision measuring tools. This camp for students entering grades ninth through 12th grades was held at the Advanced Technology Center on Calhoun's Decatur campus. Naylor, 16, of Hartselle, who is home schooled, said he was drawn to the camp as a sort of career exploration. Machining interested him. "Just trying to figure out what I want to do," he said. He learned a lot this week. "I learned just how complicated machining is. I knew programming was complicated but there is a lot more learning to that than I knew." He said he "really liked" the machining part of the camp. He said each part had to be programmed before they could make it. He held out something he had made — a tiny cylindrical metal device that lets air pass through. He said it was part of an engine that blows air. He gets to keep the gizmo as a memento. Fortenberry said there is such a need for machinists in the Decatur-Morgan County area that the camp is a good way to generate interest. "What's happening is we have a population that is aging out; they are ready for retirement. So, we are really trying to expose these kids to the machining trade and how to work all of the machines so we can get them into the industries that are looking for them." According to the chamber, those who sponsored the event were able to connect their brand with future workers in the industry while supporting them in gaining valuable, high-demand skills as well as partnering with Calhoun to drive local workforce development. Fortenberry said sponsors included Indorama Ventures, Industrial Manufacturing Specialties, Nucor Decatur, Joe Wheeler EMC, Redstone Federal Credit Union and Turner Industries. In addition to learning how parts are machined, the students get to see where these parts wind up, Fortenberry said. For example, the parts they make may end up with United Launch Alliance and end up in space. — or 256-340-2361
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- General
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Father and son rescued after boat sinks off Virginia Beach coast
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Coast Guard rescued a father and son 34 miles southwest of Virginia Beach Thursday morning. 30-year-old Jeffery Hudson was rescued alongside his father 60-year-old Robert Hudson after their sporting boat began to take on water, causing the boat to sink. At 9:07 a.m. Thursday, Coast Guard Sector Virginia Command Center watchstanders received a distress call from the crew of the 57-foot sport fisher boat Turn Me Loose, reporting their vessel was sinking and they were abandoning ship into their life raft. The watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast (UMIB) which led to the dispatch of a 45-foot Response Boat (Coast Guard Station Little Creek), a Jayhawk helicopter crew (Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City MH-60), and patrol (USCGC Pompano WPD 87339). The crew of USCGC Calhoun (WMSL 759) and Virginia Beach Fire Boat 12 also responded after hearing the UMIB. The Coast Guard was able to pinpoint the location with the boaters' help. At 10:03 a.m., the Calhoun crew and a rescue helicopter arrived on scene to find the two men in a life raft. The Calhoun crew brought the men to safety and determined neither had any injuries. The men were ultimately brought to Virginia Beach Fire Boat 12, where they were reunited with their family. 'This successful rescue highlights the importance of preparedness and the effectiveness of coordinated efforts between multiple agencies and assets,' said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Daniel Butierries, Sector Virginia command duty officer. 'The quick response and the mariners' preparedness significantly contributed to the rescue.' The Turn Me Loose remains partially submerged approximately 30 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The Coast Guard has issued a broadcast notice to advise mariners to avoid the submerged object. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
