"Professor" Chancellor Talks WNBA Finances to LSU Class

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JENNI PETERS - LSU INSTRUCTOR (11-19-09):
Coach Van Chancellor did a fabulous job explaining the money matters in the WNBA to the Sports Administration: Financial Issues class today. A teacher can communicate relevant facts and figures. But when you can get that information from the source, a former 4-time WNBA championship coach…WOW. I wish we all our majors could have been there to hear it. He filled 3 blackboards with inside scoop on WBNA revenues and expenses. I left it up on the board to impress all the classes that followed us.

 

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Partying with the Bengal Belles!

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VAN CHANCELLOR (11-14-09):
I know I keep repeating the same concept, but in my less than three years as LSU women's basketball coach, I continue to be overwhelmed by the intense support of the LSU fans. There is not a more enthusiastic group than the Bengal Belles -- what an amazing organization! Not only does this group of women show their support but they back it up with work -- doing so much for all of our sports. One thing I learned very quickly is that the Bengal Belles are a powerful component to the success mechanism at LSU and I've enjoyed getting to know them. Yesterday I got to be a part of a homecoming festivity where we drove around in golf carts and passed out beads. It was a lot of fun.

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Van on the Bus

VAN CHANCELLOR (11-11-09):

Well I can imagine there were a lot of LSU students that were surprised this morning when they jumped on the bus and saw their women's basketball coach hanging out with them -- passing out snacks, giving away t-shirts and talking Lady Tiger Basketball. Our marketing genius Tom Harlukowicz signed me up to be a guest host on Tiger Trails which is our student transit system. And as has been the case with everything else this fall, Tom nailed it. I had a great time meeting and talking to the students. Going into my third year at LSU there is nothing that impressed me more than the spirit of this student body. LSU is a very special place and is so because of our students.

 

 

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Van Wagon Sighting: Denham Springs

Fans loved the Van Wagon last night in Denham Springs as the Lady Tigers spend time with over 100 young kids.

 

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Coach Chancellor's First Ride in the Van Wagon

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TOM HARLUKOWICZ (11-04-09):
Despite being at a number of the same appearances already, today was Coach Chancellor’s first ride in the Van Wagon. As you would expect, Coach did not disappoint.

This afternoon, I drove Coach through campus to show off his new ride to the LSU student body. A few impromptu stops were also made to hand out the new Van Is My Homeboy t-shirts, which are hot off the presses. Needless to say, there were quite a few surprised faces when Coach Chancellor was hanging out of the Van Wagon giving out t-shirts.

Make sure to watch The Lady Tiger Way blog, twitter and www.JumpOnTheVanWagon.com to find out where Coach Chancellor and the Van Wagon will be next, handing out t-shirts and meeting the fans.

 

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Van Wagon Sighting: Woodlawn Middle School

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WOODLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL (11-3-09):

The Van Wagon hit the highway tonight to transport the Lady Tiger to visit Woodland Middle School so they could help participate in some school activities. Make sure you stay tuned for detailed updates on tonight's activities as well as future locations where might see the Van Wagon!

 

 

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Van and the Fans

TOM HARLUCOWICZ (11-2-09):
As the lead person for the marketing and promoting of LSU Lady Tiger Basketball, Van Chancellor is the dream head coach! Whenever you have someone in the lead position that has charisma and charm it's a good thing but the bonus is that Coach Chancellor genuinely loves people. In his two years, he has never said no to an appearance no matter how large or small the group or how early or late the start time. I know that during the season he is going hard to get our team ready to play but he has a great appreciation for helping us grow our fan base.

 

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Our Little Helper For The Day

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VAN CHANCELLOR (11-1-09):
I always get excited about Mall Ball because I love getting out and talking to the LSU fans. One of the most enjoyable things about coming to Louisiana State University is finding out the great passion everyone has to everything from football to gumbo -- and of course, for Lady Tiger Basketball! Today though we got an extra surpise with a new "assistant." Tiffany Creel heads out tickets for women's basketball at LSU and she has an incredible work ethic and a great personality. She makes a difference in our program. Our fans know her by her first name because she cares about them. Well, today she introduced the Lady Tiger fans to her daughter Ava and Ava stole the show. She is just as cute as she can be and we all enjoyed her!

 

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Van Wagon Makes Appearance at Mall Ball


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BOB STARKEY (11-1-09):
Well it didn't take long but the Van Wagon is already getting some great buzz out there! Today it was parked at the Mall of Louisiana while the team and Coach Chancellor signed autographs inside. But there was always a large gathering outside checking it out! It's really excited because this week we really put it to use! As we take our team out to various community service events we will be transporting them in the Van Wagon. Want an idea of where the Van Wagon will be? Check it out at:

 

 

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JumpOnTheVanWagon.com

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Just as we promised -- here's Phase II or our new marketing strategy. It is a new website to help promote Lady Tiger Basketball and will have a lot of entertaining venues for the fans as well as updating them on everything going on with the team, on and off the court. Again, we want to thank Craig Pintens, Tom Harlukowicz and Jason Feirman and all their staffs for the work on the website and van.

 
It is up and running and only a click away:
 

The new website focuses on the excitement of LSU’s season and it will be updated on a continuous basis. JumpOnTheVanWagon.com includes a video featuring the 2009-10 Lady Tigers and head coach Van Chancellor, ticket options, a promotional schedule and links to all of the Lady Tigers social media outlets (Twitter, The Lady Tiger Way Blog). One of the unique features of the website is that fans will be able to upload photos of Lady Tiger games from their mobile phones and cameras onto the website.

 
“JumpOnTheVanWagon.com is an exciting and interactive platform for Lady Tiger fans,” said Tom Harlukowicz, Marketing and Group Tickets Coordinator at LSU. “It will definitely get everyone anxious for the upcoming season.”

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