2008 UH Hall of Honor Inductees Named

Saluting its rich history and tradition, University of Houston Director of Athletics Dave Maggard recently announced that nine former Cougar standouts and one great team will be inducted into the UH Hall of Honor this fall. The Hall of Honor gala will take place on Friday, November 15, at the Hyatt Regency Houston.

The Class of 2008 includes a record-breaking quarterback, a three-time golf All-American, a basketball legend that played for the Harlem Globetrotters, two Olympic medalists, an All-American shortstop and a current NFL head coach.

The class is headlined by the first-ever induction of an entire team—the historic 1967-68 men's basketball squad. The historic team played in the NCAA Final Four, and their game against UCLA in the Astrodome, known as the "Game of the Century," actually put the national spotlight on Division I basketball.

Joining the '67-68 basketball squad in this year’s Hall of Honor will be basketball legend "Sweet Lou" Dunbar, Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips, former UH quarterback David Klingler, four-time pro-bowl tight end Riley Odoms, professional golfer and former UH golf coach Keith Fergus, two Olympic silver medalist— Rita Crockett (volleyball) and sprinter Kirk Baptiste, baseball standout Carlton Hanta and former swimming and diving head coach Phill Hansel.

"Celebrating tradition is a big part of every outstanding university," Maggard said. "The individuals who have been nominated for this year’s Hall of Honor are individuals who have exhibited not only their athletic skill while here at UH, but also have continued to represent the athletic department and our university in an exemplary fashion.

Click here for complete bios of the 2008 Class.

Cougars to Debut Coach's Television Show

University of Houston Athletics, in conjunction with its multi-media rights holder partner ISP Sports, recently announced the creation of a television coach's show to air on Channel 55 on Saturday mornings this fall. Cougar Gameday will debut on August 30, with first-year head coach Kevin Sumlin alongside the "Voice of the Cougars" Tom Franklin.

"The television show will give us another avenue to keep our alumni and fans informed as well as giving exposure to potential recruits," said Dave Maggard, UH Director of Athletics. "This now adds another medium to promote our football and overall athletics program."

The 30-minute show, which will air at 9:00 a.m., will include highlights from the previous week, player interviews as well as a preview of the upcoming game.

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