Coach Carter

Come to this movie for the prominent hip-hop soundtrack and glossy sports action; leave with a message about teamwork, decency, and self-respect scorched into your brain.

"...Directed by: Thomas Carter. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Ri'chard, Rob Brown, Debbi..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Coach's Corner

Everybody hates a winner.

"...similarities between the two programs are numerous. Both are coached by driven men, who both claim winning isn't what..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Coach's Corner

The American propensity to forgive its athletic heroes is both distressing and lamentable.

"...lesson plans (whom are the Raptors playing tonight?), your Coach is working hard for you. Early season impressions: I..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...is now eight, a sign that incumbent Rep. John Carter is increasingly seen as vulnerable. After winning eight easy..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Coach's Corner

"...Come Mayor, come Senator, come President Carter,..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Coach's Corner

"...the weirdly growing legend of a long dead football coach. This seems as good a place as any to..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Coach's Corner

"...lovely city, where Tracy was second banana to Vince Carter. I'd have stayed in Toronto rather than go to..."

July 21, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story

You could call it Seabiscuit Jr., but this horsey heartwarmer does something surprising in spite of its underdog sports-movie formula and shameless emotional manipulation: It manages to be an enjoyable movie about and for girls.

"...Gatins (in his directorial debut) is the scribe of Coach Carter and Hard Ball, and he’s never met a..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

When the Game Stands Tall

It's all teamwork to the impediment of characterization in this sports drama based the 151-game winning streak of high school football coach Bob Ladouceur.

"...Directed by: Thomas Carter. Starring: Jim Caviezel, Alexander Ludwig, Michael Chiklis, Laura Dern,..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Gridiron Gang

The Rock's moral football tale is a pleasant surprise: a swift, sure-footed, and gritty melodrama that plays to the strengths of its formula and elicits empathy for its kids.

"...teamwork, fair play, and self-respect from a hardass sports coach. The coach uses unconventional methods and stands alone against..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Longhorns Best Horned Frogs

Saturday's victory over TCU puts the Big 12 title in UT's sights

"...to snarl and revolt against the most successful Longhorns coach since Darrell Royal...."

Oct. 28, 2013 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

10 in Focus

Alma

"...and into the back seat of the auto of Coach (Jason Andrews), a slovenly, 34-year-old, live-at-home deadbeat. Olympia's passion..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Feature

Sky High

An adolescent superhero can't find his niche.

"...Angarano, Danielle Panabaker, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Bruce Campbell, Lynda Carter, Dave Foley, Steven Strait, Kevin McDonald and Cloris Leachman...."

July 29, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...'I Like the Coach'..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Former President (and peanut farmer) Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this weekend. I..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column

Deep in the Art

How In the West Became Deep in the Heart (of Texas)

"...Austin's avant-garde Big State Productions drove to the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, which had recently commissioned In..."

May 8, 1998 Screens Feature by Clay Smith

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...Funding is also the first test for viable Democratic..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Football Prophecies

Extra-terrestrials and more highlight week six

"...Oakland at Atlanta: Resident hayseed Hiram Carter III, 44, files a complaint with the ACLU after..."

Oct. 11, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Police dropped charges against AISD senior Mamadee Kamara – but that didn't stop the district from acting as judge and jury

"...problems. "Mamadee's attitude and conduct were excellent," his football coach wrote, praising Kamara's leadership...."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the state, and beyond

"...pathologists, including former Harris Co. Chief Medical Examiner Joye Carter, who testified at Swearingen's trial, now say that Trotter..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature

Congressional Candidates Begin to Multiply

Six Austin districts pointing to March primaries

"...in Llano, commuting to her job as head swim coach of the Circle C Select team, and chairing the..."

June 14, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Air Bud

"...Witness past and present NBA players Fred “Mad Dog” Carter, Tim Bassett, Glenn “Big Dog” Robinson and Joe Wolf...."

Aug. 1, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Strong and Talented and Young

Austin's Raw Paw collective inhales life, exhales art

"...Gallery, at Big Medium's Bolm Street compound; or Kyle Carter, graphic designer nonpareil – but we'll get back to..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

ACBA Summit: Austin Co-ops on the Move

Annual confab hopes to support democratic businesses

"...co-ops as service providers and ensuring that groups that coach entrepreneurs through the start-up process are familiar with the..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Bring Back the Coach!..."

June 13, 2003 Column

Qmmunity: Here, There, Homoscopes

Your favorite gay ol' calendar guided by the divine celestial bodies above

"...a civil rights activist, Susan Mack, a local author/writing coach, and reps from Lambda Legal, Chrysalis Q, PFLAG, and..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

Congressional Campaign Fundraising [UPDATE]

Senate and House candidates late-posted dollars

"...Circle C swim coach and Dem activist Jennie Lou Leeder (D) posted $15,700,..."

Oct. 17, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...an exuberant North Carolinian, joined because he wanted to coach football – his goal is to have a state..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...his campaigns have been one long "Gimme the ball, Coach" call from a candidate who seems to know or..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...tells the story of falsely imprisoned boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter in Hurricane; Boogie Nights' Paul Thomas Anderson returns with..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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