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"North
Alabama did a great job by hiring Coach
Champagne. Bobby played for me and coached
on my staff at South Alabama. What made
him a winner on the court are the same
traits that have made him a winner as a
coach. His work ethic, his knowledge of
the game, and his determination to win
will carry him and his teams to the "W"
column. Give him some time, and he will
have North Alabama as one of the premiere
teams in the country in his Division."
Ronnie Arrow
Head Basketball Coach
University of South Alabama
"I have known Bobby since he was a kid
attending my basketball camps in Lafayette
, Louisiana. He later played for me and
started varsity as a sophomore at St.
Thomas More High School. The traits that
make Bobby Champagne a special coach today
are the same qualities I saw in him then.
Bobby has always been a student of the
game, a hard worker, a good listener, and
the consummate team player. He has a
unique ability to think ahead, possesses
tremendous leadership skills, is mature
beyond his age, and has a personality that
attracts people to him. Bobby will be
highly successful at North Alabama because
of all these qualities. His teams will
play with heart, they will be
fundamentally sound, and they will be well
schooled on team concepts. I have no
reservations about the success that the
North Alabama community will enjoy in
their basketball program under the
leadership of Bobby Champagne."
Rickey Broussard
Former Assistant Basketball Coach
Louisiana State University
"North Alabama could not have made a
better hire than Bobby Champagne. I have
known him for 7 years, and had a chance to
spend some time on the same staff with
Bobby, and there is not a harder worker,
either on the court or in recruiting. He
is going to bring great kids to UNA that
are going to share his work ethic and
desire to win. They will go above and
beyond what is asked, just as he does.
With time to mold the UNA program in his
form, it won't be long until they are
playing at a level that will make them
perennial contenders at the Division II
level."
Ryan Carr
Indiana Pacers
"Bobby Champagne has prepared himself for
success. His experience coaching all over
the country with the people he has worked
for is excellent. He is well thought of
not only in Louisiana, his home, but all
over the country. He is one of the top up
and coming coaches in the country."
Billy Kennedy
Head Basketball Coach
Murray State University
"Bobby is one of the most well-liked and
respectd coaches in the profession. His
energy and enthusiasm is second to none.
Every program he has been at has won. He
knows first hand what it takes to be a
part of a championship program. i look for
North Alabama under Bobby's leadership to
be at a championship level year in and
year out."
Porter Moser
Former Head Basketball Coach
Illinois State University
"Bobby Champagne is a shining star for our
coaching profession because of his
character, integrity and his passion for
our game. Bobby has a great desire to win,
but do it the right way. I always knew he
would be a successful Head Coach – The
University of North Alabama is lucky to
have him. He will do a great job for
them."
Kelvin Sampson
Head Basketball Coach
Indiana University
"Bobby is a tremendous person who cares
about young people and has a passion for
the game of basketball. A winning
combination that will help him win in the
game of life. He has had the opportunity
to work for and be around some of the
finest people and athletic programs in the
country. His hard work, dedication, and
commitment will prove positive results for
North Alabama. Bobby will help put and
keep North Alabama on the national map.
North Alabama you have a winner in Bobby
Champagne."
John Wilfert
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Odessa College
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