The John Basalyga story: part 3
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
February 9, 2017
On the field Basalyga’s passion and competitiveness were ever present, but if you were lucky enough to get to know him off the field you would meet a slightly different character. “He’s goofy. He is weird as sin. He’s extremely playful. He says I love you all the time, he’s a hugger,” Lin...
The John Basalyga story: Part Two
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
February 8, 2017
Basalyga sat in his office in 1979. He was also the quarterback coach for the Turpin football team and the baseball coach at the time. The phone rang in his office and at the other end of the line he hears the voice of the athletic director. “He says to me ‘It says here on your resume that you play...
The John Basalyga story
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
February 7, 2017
John Basalyga sits in his office looking out at the NKU soccer field. Three college students are playing down on the field. Basalyga is displeased by this. “They aren’t really soccer players,” Basalyga said. “I’m always having to chase them off the field. I’m the bad cop.” Basalyga isn...
BREAKING: Basalyga retires as men’s soccer coach
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
December 6, 2016
Men's soccer coach John Basalyga announced he is retiring from his position at the end of the spring season. Basalyga has been coaching the Norse for the last 14 seasons. "It has been a tremendous honor coaching at Northern Kentucky over the last 14 years," Basalyga said in a statement. "I particula...
