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Former Baptist Associated Press CHARLESTON? Phil Carter said he decided to resign as Baptist College basketball coach Mondav so hp rnnlrl another coaching post with a free con.. science. "The bottom line is I am actively pursuing other jobs," Carter said. "Basically, I consider myself an honest person and I don't think it would be fair to the program to stay when I'm calling about other jobs." i] Carter, who has coached the Charleston team for the past three years, said he'll 1 attend the National Association of Basketball Coaches' convention in Albuquerque, N.M., next week. "The merry-go-round snould t>e in full force in a couple of weeks," he said. MEANWHILE, BAPTIST Athletic Director Howard Bagwell said a replacement for Carter could be named as soon as Friday. Partpr 11 fnnlr nnnt *" /-*! nf n T).. VV? , Ui, iuui\ V.UHH ui U1 CX UULtdllCCl I *" squad that had won only two games in the previous season. The Sharpsville, Ind., native guided the team to records of 8-19, 1313 and 13-14. The National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 team has not had a winning season in more than 10 years, according to the school. "I'm not bailing out," Carter said. "I BT Men's Spring Pants! I r<mt $?7 nn - > sjp mmi# V? I NOW! $15.00 ^ B Khaki, Navy, Plum, & Gre< 256-4417 | CORNER MAIN & BLOSSOM i^55?5!ifcS5^SS?5?25^5 SfiSS to Vjk Jf adiflfefra^set of jaw | for apsT^ &S3SS&SS II nnr..a^^ 2009 Greene Street The ICUKBt I I URQUIA Band Wednesday, Friday an/I C-afi MM%I ?fuB.oji uay And don't forget our Wed specials... a ia Iriw uran 5-iu j Happy Hour 10-12 1 College coach a 'I'm not bailing out. I know it's d the right thing for me at this time. I think we've left a solid foundation....' ? Former Baptist College coach hi Phil Rnrtor 11 ? """ "" 11 know it's the right thing for me at this time. I think we've left a solid foundation and I w hope the progress can continue. s< g| "I JUST DON'T think it would be fair for di the players to come back for a few more victories just to make me look better." Carter said his decision to leave Baptist U was the result of "an accumulation of ? things" and said he couldn't name "the straw that broke the camel's back." jj He said differences of opinion with the D administration had little bearing on his decision. . e? "There are problems in every marriage, but I've never had any cross words or r discussions with Howard Bagwell. We worked very smoothly together and with r what we were expected to work with." 'V BAGWELL INDICATED he was not b< overly surprised by Carter's resignation. He ai said he received several calls from potential rc 3 Next Gs on VMHnMHHMHBHHSMSMlMHHMKMMMMnH I SOUTHERN SERVK . ... to talk to someone who S Problem pregnancy coi Abortion counseling an W I Pregnancy tests tl Birth control services 2$ Trained counselors SHik il # Speakers for school & c Abortion counselii ?|^|| H "Confidential C mHI 1 Someone Wh ? I 254-4368 I 1614 Tw0 Notc^ Rd. I" Ml 3315 Bro, I Columbia Mon.-Thurs. Fri. C<%4 job searching nnlimnt.q paHv MnnHnv pvpn thnucrh hp idn't receive' the coach's letter of esignation until that afternoon. The athletic director praised Carter. "Unquestionably, Phil has brought our rogram up to respectability," Bagwell lid. "He's done a tremendous job and I ave nothing but the kindest words for Phil, e brought a positive and enthusiastic at- j tude to the iob. "He always kept me informed of all that as going on, and you have to respect )meone wno's done tne job to be looking for reener pastures. I appreciate his candness." CARTER, WHO played for Jacksonville niversity in the early 1970s, came to aptist from Daytona Beach Community ollege in Florida. He turned that 2-24 team ito a 20-game winner, leaving Daytona each with a 55-55 mark. Bagwell said Carter's work will make it isier for the coach's successor. Bagwell said he wants to "do something ial quick" about finding a new coach because mis is a real important time due to icruiting. I don't want to waste any time." He said assistant coach Wayne Embry would certainly be a leading candidate 2cause he's been part of this whole thing id he's familiar with the players and the ;cruiting effort." amecock Ni Wed., flpril WUiVlUNS | S Are\ CES I a Le-a care5|':Tftu^j] | || 1 wnxN jnseling" X 5 GO^ d services 8 CAM 'I g -Applic; me groups J ,_buj|dj lg & services I \ April 1l I A -Manda ont.nrt With 1 8 | u du i rui o Cares" 1 8 -For mc I \ contac 24-Hour B | ment i Answering Service | | nr r-rw f ? *W70 ID 311/ . 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