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Pokey Chatman announces resignation

2007-08-08
	Rabalais: Chatman not only victim in bitter separation Pokey Chatman would still have everyone believe that she is the victim. She’s trying to get on with her life, and that’s commendable. But Chatman took some parting shots Saturday at her alma mater university, LSU.


2007-06-16
	Chatman, LSU reach $160,000 solution LSU and former women’s basketball coach Pokey Chatman finally reached a compromise payout Friday in the controversial saga that had both sides bickering over money. LSU agreed to pay Chatman $160,000 in postseason incentive bonuses, one week after LSU officials said they would not offer more than $75,000.


2007-06-15
	LSU offers compromise to Chatman LSU proposed a compromise settlement this afternoon with former basketball coach Pokey Chatman in an attempt to end the controversial saga. LSU is now offering $160,000 in postseason bonus money to Chatman, up from the $75,000 LSU initially offered in the contract. Chatman’s attorney, Mary Olive Pierson, contended Chatman was owed $170,000, arguing the possible incentives in the contract should be cumulatively added together.


2007-06-09
	Chatman and LSU arguing bonuses Former LSU women’s basketball coach Pokey Chatman has backed off her demand for more than $800,000 in back pay, but now her attorney and LSU cannot agree on how much postseason bonus money Chatman is entitled.


2007-04-18
	Chatman seeks $800,000, damages LSU rushed to judgment and never talked to Coach Pokey Chatman about allegations of misconduct with former players before conducting a “surprise, unscheduled meeting” on March 7 to force her resignation, her attorney says in a letter. Chatman is seeking $800,000 for the remaining two years on her contract plus damages, according to a Friday letter from Chatman’s attorney, Mary Olive Pierson, to LSU Systems General Counsel Raymond Lamonica.


2007-04-17
	Lawyer disputes Chatman’s release An attorney for former LSU women’s basketball coach Pokey Chatman said Monday she does not think her client freely relinquished her job after allegations were raised of inappropriate conduct with a former player or players. “I don’t believe her consent to the resignation was fairly obtained or freely given,” attorney Mary Olive Pierson said. Pierson said she is in talks with the university about the “circumstances of the termination.”


	Attorney says LSU never talked to Chatman before March meeting LSU rushed to judgment and never talked to Coach Pokey Chatman about allegations of misconduct with former players before conducting a “surprise, unscheduled meeting” on March 7 to force her resignation, her attorney says in a letter. Chatman is seeking $800,000 for the remaining two years on her contract plus damages, according to a Friday letter from Chatman’s attorney, Mary Olive Pierson, to LSU Systems General Counsel Raymond Lamonica. Lamonica responded by defending the university’s investigation as “more than adequate” and said the investigation included “admissions to other university employees by the coach.”


	Starkey autographs among NCAA charity auction items INDIANAPOLIS --- A mini-guitar signed by LSU assistant coach Bob Starkey and the other three head coaches in the 2007 Women's Final Four is being auctioned to benefit for Habitat for Humanity International's hurricane recovery.


2007-04-13
	Berry announces departure from LSU basketball staff LSU assistant women’s basketball coach Carla Berry announced Friday that she intends to leave the coaching profession to enter private business. “I have enjoyed my years at LSU as a player and a coach, and I have memories I will cherish for a lifetime,” Berry said. “I am excited about the future of LSU women’s basketball, and I know the Lady Tigers will do great things with our new head coach, Van Chancellor. I will always be a great fan of LSU Lady Tiger Basketball.”


	Rabalais: LSU made logical choice in Chancellor When it came time to choose a new women’s basketball coach, LSU really didn’t have a choice. Not with Van Chancellor out there, positively frothing to get back in the game. This was no normal hire under normal circumstances. This was a program rocked five weeks ago by Pokey Chatman’s stunning resignation.


2007-04-12
	Chancellor to coach LSU women Several hours before Wednesday’s news conference that introduced him as LSU’s new women’s basketball coach, Van Chancellor was already getting his new players to set their sights on the game’s ultimate prize.


2007-04-11
	Chancellor likely LSU’s next coach Hall of Fame coach Van Chancellor is coming to Baton Rouge today, with indications that he will be named LSU’s next women’s basketball coach — possibly as early as today. Both Chancellor and LSU senior associate athletic director Herb Vincent declined to characterize the visit as an interview for the LSU job. “I am coming to talk to them about their women’s basketball position,” Chancellor said Tuesday, stopping short of making further comments.LSU has scheduled a news conference at 3 p.m. Central time today "to make a major announcement regarding its women’s basketball program," according to an LSU news release sent by e-mail this morning. LSU senior women’s administrator Judy Southard also declined to characterize the nature of Chancellor’s visit. “We’re obviously in conversations with him,” said Southard, who has been spearheading the coaching search. “We’ll have something for everyone (today).”


	LSU introduces Chancellor as coach Former Olympic and WNBA coach Van Chancellor is the new LSU head women's basketball coach. Chancellor, who was selected to the 2007 induction class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on April 2, was introduced this afternoon at a news conference held at LSU. He succeeds Pokey Chatman, who resigned March 7 amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with a former LSU player when that player was a member of the women's basketball team. Chancellor was the women's coach at Ole Miss from 1978-97 before leading the WNBA Houston Comets to four straight championships from 1997 through 2000. He also coached the 2004 U.S. gold medal team and has a 38-0 record in international competition. Chancellor led Ole Miss to a 439-154 record in 19 seasons from 1978-97. His career there included 14 NCAA tournament appearances, seven Sweet 16 berths and four trips to the Elite Eight.


2007-03-15
	LSU statement regarding Chatman resignation "Since Pokey Chatman resigned from LSU last week, the University has been committed to protecting the appropriate privacy interests of individuals involved. Regrettably, speculation about the resignation prompts LSU to release further information pertaining to the circumstances surrounding the departure of Chatman from the LSU women’s basketball program.


2007-03-11
	Source affirms Chatman reports Reports that former LSU women’s basketball coach Pokey Chatman engaged in inappropriate conduct with a former Lady Tiger player are accurate, a source close to the situation has confirmed to The Advocate.


2007-03-09
	Chatman leaves Lady Tigers The LSU women's basketball team has a new coach for the NCAA tournament. On Thursday, Pokey Chatman announced she is not going to lead the Lady Tigers to the tournament. Chatman's resignation prompted speculation and rumors that helped speed her departure. Assistant Bob Starkey will serve as interim coach.


2007-03-08
	Chatman’s colleagues surprised Dutchtown High School girls basketball coach Annette Lowery said her cell phone started ringing within moments after LSU announced the resignation of women’s basketball coach Pokey Chatman.


	Chatman resigns LSU post In a move that surprised fans and university officials, LSU women’s basketball coach Pokey Chatman abruptly resigned Wednesday afternoon. Both Chatman, now in her third full season as head coach, and LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman issued statements.


	Rabalais: Chatman leaves fans wondering ATLANTA — In politics, it’s known as the October Surprise. In the history of the LSU women’s basketball program, it will become known as the March Amazement.


	Rabalais: Chatman leaves fans wondering ATLANTA — In politics, it’s known as the October Surprise. In the history of the LSU women’s basketball program, it will become known as the March Amazement.


	Chatman stepping down immediately LSU head women’s basketball coach Pokey Chatman, who on Wednesday announced that she intended to step down from her position at the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament, announced today that she has decided not to coach the LSU basketball team in NCAA Tournament play. In the same news release, LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman said assistant coach Bob Starkey will act as the head coach during the NCAA Tournament.


	Chatman stepping down immediately LSU head women’s basketball coach Pokey Chatman, who on Wednesday announced that she intended to step down from her position at the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament, announced today that she has decided not to coach the LSU basketball team in NCAA Tournament play. In the same news release, LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman said assistant coach Bob Starkey will act as the head coach during the NCAA Tournament.


	Chatman to resign Breaking news out of LSU and it comes as a shock for basketball fans. Pokey Chatman, head coach of the Lady Tigers basketball team, announced Wednesday that she had submitted her resignation to LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman.


2007-03-07
	Chatman announces resignation as Lady Tigers head coach LSU women's basketball coach Pokey Chatman, who twice took the Lady Tigers to the Final Four after taking over as head coach in 2004, unexpectedly announced her resignation Wednesday. "I have notified the university today that I will step down as head coach of the women's basketball program in order to allow me to pursue other career opportunities," Chatman said in a prepared statement that did not give details about those other opportunities.