Sports 101: Debate club, money grub, bowl flub | Sacramento Bee

Interim coach Golden State Warriors coach Luke Walton, right, and forward Andre Iguodala react during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Oakland, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Walton was recognized as the NBA’s Western Conference Coach of the Month for November, but his wins as interim coach will be officially credited to Steve Kerr, who is recovering from back surgery. — Interim coach Golden State Warriors coach Luke Walton, right, and forward Andre Iguodala react during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Oakland, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Walton was recognized as the NBA’s Western Conference Coach of the Month for November, but his wins as interim coach will be officially credited to Steve Kerr, who is recovering from back surgery. Jeff Chiu The Associated Press

In case you missed them, here are some teachable moments from the last seven days:

▪ The NBA will honor an interim coach for his wins, but won’t officially recognize those wins.

▪ It’s not about the money for Zack Greinke, it’s about the dry heat.

▪ No team can end another team’s undefeated season like Michigan State.

▪ George Mikan’s rookie card is worth more than his NBA career earnings.

▪ The NCAA announces its 40-bowl game lineup, and yes, there will be a bowl game played in your backyard sooner rather than later.

Jeff Caraska

This story was originally published December 7, 2015 at 8:18 PM with the headline "Sports 101: Debate club, money grub, bowl flub."