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Madera Tribune, Madera, Calif.INSIDE SPORTSSaturday, January 12, 2013 PAGE A5Ohio native Chudzinskithrilled to get Browns jobCLEVELAND (AP) —Rob Chudzinski’s roots run 44years deep with the Browns.As a kid, he buckled on hisorange helmet and ran aroundhis backyard in Toledo, Ohio,pretending he was OzzieNewsome. He sat outside inthe snow and watched Clevelandgames on TV through thewindow to make it feel like hewas in the Dawg Pound.He chomped on dog biscuits.On Friday, a once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity came true forChudzinski, who was introducedas the Browns’sixth fulltimecoach since 1999. Althoughhe has never been a headcoach, “Chud” was selectedover candidates with more experienceand stronger resumes.Chudzinski, though, stoodout. He wanted it more thananyone.“It’s a dream come true, almostunbelievable in a lot ofways,” Chudzinski said.There is a segment of Brownsfans as stunned as Chudzinski,whose hiring seemed to comeout of nowhere.After interviewing severalhigh-profile candidates, includingOregon coach ChipKelly, former Arizona coachKen Whisenhunt and other topcoordinators, Browns ownerJimmy Haslam and CEO JoeBanner picked Chudzinski,who spent the past two yearsas Carolina’s offensive coordinator.Haslam said he spoke with“nine or 10 of the best coachesin the country” and insistedChudzinski was on the team’slist of candidates from the outset.“Rob was always on ourradar screen,” Haslam said ofhis first coaching hire. “Robhas been identified as a top,bright, young guy for a longtime. I feel very confidentwe’ve got the right guy.”This is Chudzinski’s thirdstint with the Browns. Hecoached Cleveland’s tightends in 2004 and was theteam’s offensive coordinatorSwiss lab chief disputesUSADA claim on ArmstrongTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSCleveland Browns fan Rob Chudzinski laughs during a pressconference to announce him as the team’s newest headcoach.LAUSANNE, Switzerland(AP) — The head of Switzerland’santi-doping laboratorydescribed as “nonsense”claims by U.S. Anti-DopingAgency CEO Travis Tygartthat he helped Lance Armstrongavoid being caught fordoping.Lab director Martial Saugycalled a news conference Fridayto answer accusations byTygart that he provided Armstrongwith information on howto avoid detection for use of theblood-boosting drug EPO.Tygart told the U.S. televisionprogram “60 MinutesSports” on Wednesday thatSaugy acknowledged to himthat he gave Armstrong andhis team manager, JohanBruyneel, “the keys to beatingEPO tests” before the 2002Tour de France.“The answer is clear: It’s‘No,’” Saugy said Friday,adding he was “surprised” bythe claim. “I would like to askhim (Tygart), really personally,why did he say that, becausepersonally it was notthe case.”Saugy suggested that Tygarthad “deficiencies” in his recollectionof their discussion inMoscow in 2010 soon afterU.S. federal investigatorsopened a probe into Armstrongand doping in cycling.“I don’t really understandthe interpretation on that partof the discussion,” Saugy latertold The Associated Press inan interview. “For me, it is anonsense.”In the TV program, Tygartsaid he asked Saugy: “Did yougive Lance Armstrong and JohanBruyneel the keys to beatingEPO tests?”“And he nodded to say‘Yes,’” Tygart said. “He explainedto them, just the twoof them. As far as I know, it’sunprecedented. It’s completelywrong to meet an athletewith a suspect result and explainto him how the testworks.”in 2007-08. In his first seasoncalling plays, the Brownswent 10-6 and had four playersmake the Pro Bowl. It hasn’tbeen nearly as good sincehe left“Happy to see Chud comingback,” Browns Pro Bowl tackleJoe Thomas said in an emailto the AP. “We had a goodyear in 2007. Very smart offensivemind. When he left, Iknew he’d be a great headcoach someday!”Chudzinski’s first task is toassemble his staff. He’ll speakwith the assistants still undercontract and is confident he’llbe able to bring in qualitycoaches to build the Brownsinto a consistent winner.Chudzinski would not commenton any specific candidates.There are reports he’llhire former San Diego coachNorv Turner as his offensivecoordinator.Chudzinski was the Chargerstight ends coach underTurner.Working on an hour’s sleepafter getting his dream job.Chudzinski would not commenton any players on Cleveland’scurrent roster. He saidhis philosophy will be to “attack”on offense and defenseand he feels the Browns havethe versatility to run a 4-3 or3-4 defense.The 44-year-old Chudzinskiinterviewed for head coachingjobs last year with St. Louis,Jacksonville and Tampa Baybefore returning for his secondseason with Carolina, where hespent two years working withquarterback Cam Newton.When he left the Browns forthe second time in 2008,Chudzinski always thought hewould return to Cleveland.“I remember the last gamewalking out of the stadiumand looking across the field,somehow knowing I’d beback somehow, someway,” hesaid.The Browns had a whirlwindcourtship with Chudzinski.Haslam and Banner spentlast week in Arizona, wherethey spoke to at least fiveknown candidates. They gotdeep in talks with Kelly beforebacking away because of theoffensive mastermind’s indecisionabout jumping tothe NFL.The team rebooted itssearch and spoke with severalother candidates includingWhisenhunt, whowas in Cleveland on Thursdayfor a second interview.Chudzinski met with theBrowns on Wednesday atHaslam’s estate on LakeErie, where he laid out hiscoaching philosophies.“Rob was very decisive,”Haslam said. “’This is howI’m going to do things. I’man offensive guy, but here’smy role on defense. Here’smy role on special teams.Here are the type of peopleI would bring in as coordinators,here are the type ofcoaches.’ It was just verydefinitive.”FEATURED PROPERTY363-3705. 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Assists:Yesseniah Delgadillo 2.CalendarCONTINUED FROM PAGE A4SportsCONTINUED FROM PAGE A4ScoreboardSouth and Liberty highschools for a game March 23.AlumniFootballUSA.comis helping to organize theevent and supply the equipment.Madera and Madera Southis scheduled to playMarch 23 while Kerman playsLiberty on the same day.To sign up, go tohttp://AlumniFootballUSA.com or call Bob at 855-U-GET-HIT.Bobby Sox sign-upsSign-ups will begin for the“I don’t pay attention toomuch to the draws becausewe could face anyone fromthe first round to the finals,and you have to be ready toface that opponent,” Sharapovasaid.Novak Djokovic’s bid fora third consecutive AustralianOpen title got a boostwhen No. 2-ranked RogerFederer and U.S. Openchampion Andy Murray bothlanded in the other half whenthe official draw was madeFriday.Redskins fans‘Hogettes’ retiringNotes: The Stallions earned their first County/MetroAthletic Conference win in the program’s history. Theyoutshot the Tigers, 18-11, and scored the first goal ofthe match in the 65th minute when freshman forwardKimberly Montoya put in a shot off a Yesseniah Delgadillopass. Delgadillo also assisted on Ana Walker’sgame-winning goal in the 78th minute of the match.On tap todayWrestling at Kern County Invitational, TBAWrestling at Rio Frio Classic, TBAWASHINGTON (AP) —The Hogettes will oink nomore.The group of male fanswho have cheered on theWashington Redskins forthree decades while wearingdresses, floppy hats and pigsnouts announced Friday thatthe group is retiring.The Hogettes said on theirwebsite that it’s a “new era.”They say they’ll still be Redskinsfans and will be continueto help raise money for children’scharities — although inmore “incognito” fashion.Hogettes founder MichaelTorbert told The WashingtonPost that 30 seasons is“enough of guys in pig snoutsand dresses.”The Hogettes began in1983, when they started puttingon dresses to entertainpatients at children’s hospitals.They also became fixturesat Redskins games, gettingtheir name from theteam’s legendary “Hogs” offensiveline.Liberty HawksBoys SoccerLiberty 2, Washington Union 1, OTGoals: Gaston Villanueva 2. Assists: Agustin Mataand Travis Ratzlaff.On tap todayWrestling at Westside Tournament, 9 a.m.2013 Madera Bobby Sox season.Bobby Sox will be registeringplayers beginning todayat Round Table Pizzafrom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Otherregistration dates are Jan. 19,Jan. 16 and Feb. 3 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m..For registration information,contact Debbie Magosat 674-7379.•••SEND YOUR SPORTS CALENDERITEM TO TYLERT@MADERATRI-BUNE.NET. THE SPORTS CALENDARWILL PUBLISH IN THE MADERATRIBUNE EACH SATURDAY.Eagles to interviewJay GrudenPHILADELPHIA (AP) —The Philadelphia Eagles willinterview Bengals offensivecoordinator Jay Gruden onMonday.The team already has interviewedseven candidatessince firing Andy Reid onDec. 31, and has permissionto speak to two other coordinators.Gruden, the younger brotherof Jon Gruden, just finishedhis second season inCincinnati. He previouslyserved as an offensive assistanton his brother's staff inTampa Bay from 2002-08.He also coached severalyears in the AFL, winning theArena Bowl title twice.Gruden interviewed withArizona on Thursday.Wizards guard Wallto make debutWASHINGTON (AP) —The Washington Wizards saypoint guard John Wall has received“full medical clearance”and will make his seasondebut tonight against theAtlanta Hawks.Wall completed his thirdstraight day of practice withno setbacks Friday. He saidhe's feeling no discomfort inhis knee.The former No. 1 overallpick has been sidelined sincebeing diagnosed with a stressinjury to his left kneecap inSeptember.Coach Randy Wittman saidhe'll have to keep an eye onWall's conditioning duringthe next few games.ORCHARD BRUSHSHREDDINGFlory WS9008-10 Acres Per Hour(559) 217-6338 - JoséCoyotesCONTINUED FROM PAGE A4open a 25-point lead.Sunnyside closed out thegame by scoring eight of thefinal 10 points for the Coyotevictory. 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