Foster, Blair take similar paths to Hall of Fame (The Associated Press)

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Texas A&M coach Gary Blair and Chattanooga coach Jim Foster already have plenty in common. Both have military backgrounds, Blair in the Marines and Foster in the Army. Both have won at three different schools. Each began his head coaching career outside the six major conferences. Now they’re about to share one more bond. Both are entering the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday as part of an induction class that also includes former Mississippi player Peggie Gillom-Granderson, former Connecticut guard Jennifer Rizzotti, former Texas player Annette Smith-Knight and former Rutgers star Sue Wicks. ”I’ve been one of the grinders,” Blair said. ”I’m not a Geno (Auriemma). I’m not a Leon Barmore. I’m not a Pat Summitt. I’m just a Gary Blair, the same type of career that Jim Foster has had. Our backgrounds are very similar, from the military on to starting at a small school to going to the BCS schools. We have plenty to still give back.” …

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