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01-30-12

VANCOUVER - International Olympic Committee officials are pleased with the B. Antrel Rolle Super Bowl Jersey.C. Court of Appeals ruling against the addition of women ski jumpers at the 2010 Olympics, saying now the Vancouver Games can proceed as planned. "As the lower court noted, the IOC has continued to demonstrate by its actions its support for women athletes and their participation in the Olympic Games," the IOC said in a statement to The Canadian Press. "We understand the desire of athletes to compete at the highest level and we will continue to follow the development of womens ski jumping." "We remain open to considering its possible inclusion in the Games following Vancouver and support the continuing development of the sport." B.C. Court of Appeal judges were asked to overturn a lower court ruling acknowledging the girls rights were being violated, but that solving the issue was beyond the control of Vancouver Olympic organizers. 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Magee is 902-352 in 43 years at Philadelphia and can surpass Knight (902-371) on Tuesday when the Rams play Goldey-Beacom College in Philadelphia. "I met him one time years ago," Magee said. "He did a very nice thing when I set a record for the most wins in Division II. Somebody asked him a question and he said, Turn on the camera and said something very complimentary toward me, which makes me know even though I dont know him that hes a historian of the game of basketball. Everybody knows who Bobby Knight is, but Bobby Knight knew who Herb Magee was." Magee, wearing a black sweat suit and white sneakers, ran on the court when freshman Jim Connolly made a three-pointer from the top of the key as time expired to win it. Magees wife, Geri, witnessed the celebration from the bleachers in a gymnasium with a capacity of roughly 275. Connolly scored 22 points and Malcolm Ingram had 18 for Philadelphia (22-6, 14-1 Central Atlantic). Connolly scored 14 of the teams last 15 points over the final 3:07 to help the Rams erase a seven-point deficit. He made four threes in that stretch, including one in which he converted a four-point play. Spencer Smith scored 16 points for Post (10-16, 6-9). After the game, Magee said he hasnt thought too much about tying or breakingg Knights record. Victor Cruz Jersey His players echoed that sentiment. "Im just honoured to be a part of it," Ingram said. "Hes had a lot of great players over the years. Im thankful that I was playing here when it happened." Magee, 68, has been a coach or player at Philadelphia for 50 years. He played for the Rams from 1959-63 and was twice named an All-American. The Boston Celtics drafted him with the 62nd pick in the 1963 NBA draft but he chose to join his alma mater as an assistant coach under Bucky Harris. This season marked the 30th time the Rams have won at least 20 games since Magee became coach in 1967. His coaching record includes 24 appearances in the NCAA tournament and a national championship in 1970. "We respect what Coach Magee has done, we respect Philadelphia, theyre a great program but it doesnt have to happen here," Post coach Mike Donnelly said. "That was really our motivation. But it doesnt bother me in the slightest. It would have bothered me if we didnt play well. We went toe to toe with them for 40 minutes. Actually it makes a great story. Its a great way for him to tie the record. Certainly he deserves it." Three years ago, Post defeated Philadelphia to deny Magee from breaking the record for most wins by a Division II coach. "The last time we were up here for that record, they had signs in the gym that said, Not today Herb. I thought that was pretty clever," Magee said. "Not funny, but clever." ' ' '

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