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NDSU Coach Tim Polasek Named to Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Award Watch List
Updated Oct 24, 1:07 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- North Dakota State University head football coach Tim Polasek was selected for the Paul Bear Bryant National Coach of the Year Award watch list. [KFYR-TV]
- The watch list includes 28 FBS college coaches in total. [KFYR-TV]
- The award recognizes coaches for contributions that make the sport better for athletes and fans through grit, integrity and a winning approach. [KFYR-TV]
- The American Heart Association presents the award, which is named after legendary coach Paul Bear Bryant, who died from a heart attack in 1983. [KFYR-TV]
What they left out / still unanswered
- When will the final Coach of the Year award winner be announced?
- Has an NDSU coach ever won the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year award?
- What selection process narrows the field from 28 coaches to the final winner?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV detailed the award criteria and provided the complete alphabetical list of all 28 coaches selected for the watch list. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune noted Polasek's selection in its sports briefs section. Read it → · Paywall
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