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NDSU's Tim Polasek named to Bear Bryant Coach of the Year watch list

Updated Oct 24, 11:07 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

What the primary sources show

  • Tim Polasek is the head football coach at North Dakota State University. [KFYR-TV]
  • Polasek was named to the Paul Bear Bryant National Coach of the Year Award watch list, joining 27 other FBS college coaches. [KFYR-TV]
  • The award recognizes coaches for contributions that demonstrate grit, integrity and a winning approach to coaching and life, both on and off the field. [KFYR-TV]
  • The award is presented annually by the American Heart Association. [KFYR-TV]
  • The award is named after Paul Bear Bryant, who died from a heart attack in 1983. [KFYR-TV]
  • NDSU competes in the Mountain West Conference, one of multiple conferences represented on the watch list. [KFYR-TV]

What they left out / still unanswered

  • When will the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Award winner be announced?
  • What is Tim Polasek's record and performance this season?
  • Have other NDSU coaches been previously named to this watch list?

Official line vs. how each source framed it

  • KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV reported Polasek's selection to the watch list and provided background on the Bear Bryant Award criteria and a complete roster of all 28 coaches named. Read it → · Ads
  • Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune noted the selection in a sports briefs column. Read it → · Paywall

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