ESPN.com · Jan 13
Temple assistant, ex-Cornell coach Bill Courtney dies at 55
Share
Copy Link
PHILADELPHIA -- Temple assistant and former Cornell coach Bill Courtney has died, the Owls announced Tuesday. He was 55.
Temple called Courtney's death a "sudden passing" and did not provide more details.
"I am shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news and passing of my close friend Bill Courtney," Temple coach Adam Fisher said. "Bill made such a big impact on our program in such a short time. He was one of the most respected coaches in the country - thoughtful, prepared and deeply committed to the game and to winning the right way.
