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Jun. 18, 2009
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BYU coach Rose has cancer

51-year-old takes leave to undergo treatment

By MATT YOUMANS
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Brigham Young basketball coach Dave Rose is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Photo by Samantha Clemens/Review-Journal

Brigham Young coach Dave Rose has been diagnosed with a life-threatening form of pancreatic cancer and is taking a leave from running the basketball program's daily operations while he undergoes medical treatment, the school announced Wednesday.

Rose, 51, experienced pain in his abdomen and internal bleeding while attending a family reunion in Las Vegas on June 6. His spleen and part of his pancreas were removed during emergency surgery.

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    • After further testing at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Rose's situation was found to be more serious. He tested positive for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor cancer.

    "I'm always saddened to hear news like this, especially when it's someone we know well from our league," UNLV coach Lon Kruger said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave and his family, and hopefully he can bounce back quickly."

    Rose has a 97-34 record in four years at BYU. He has guided the Cougars to three consecutive Mountain West Conference regular-season titles, winning the league outright in 2007 and 2008 before losing to the Rebels in the tournament championship.

    Before joining BYU as an assistant coach in 1997, Rose compiled a 167-57 record at Dixie State College in St. George, Utah.

    Rose graduated from the University of Houston, where he was a shooting guard and co-captain of the "Phi Slamma Jamma" team featuring Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon in 1982-83.

    Rose met with his players Wednesday.

    "Initially, I was sick to my stomach, had that knot-in-my-stomach feeling," former BYU star Lee Cummard, an NBA Draft hopeful, said to the Tribune. "From the updates I've gotten (Wednesday), though, I'm getting a little more optimistic. If anybody can overcome it, I put my money on coach Rose."

    The BYU staff will run day-to-day operations in Rose's absence. Dave Rice, the Cougars' associate head coach, played on UNLV's 1990 NCAA championship team. He also spent 11 seasons as a Rebels assistant coach.

    Contact reporter Matt Youmans at myoumans@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2907.

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    Jerry Wayne wrote on June 18, 2009 11:28 AM: With a rivalry comes respect.

    May you have a speedy recovery Coach Rose. We look forward to whooping your butt some more in the future.


    Narbles van Stockingbirf wrote on June 18, 2009 10:16 AM: As a Los Vegas native/Mormon/Rebel fanatic I would like to wish Coach Rose my best. The Mtn. West needs someone like him on the sidelines. He is a fireball and the BYU v. UNLV hate fest would not be where it is today without him. He is a good recruiter and has brought in the Mormon recruits and athletes who would not give BYU a second glance 10 years ago...even though I can't stand any of them as basketball players.

    Finally, I would like to thank my fellow Rebels fans for their support. When I saw this story and I went down to the comments section I was bracing myself for a Mormon bash fest. Way to keep it classy Scarlett and Gray.


    William D. Tomany wrote on June 18, 2009 09:23 AM: Beat that dreaded disease Coach Dave Rose


    UNLV fan wrote on June 18, 2009 09:01 AM: I hate BYU . . . but I hope Coach Rose gets better soon. He seems like a good guy.


    Lisa wrote on June 18, 2009 08:57 AM: I'm sorry to read about this. My hopes and prayers for a speedy recovery.


    Tommy wrote on June 18, 2009 08:16 AM: While I despise BYU athletics, my heart goes out to coach Rose. I would not wish cancer on anyone. It makes me sick to my stomach to hear this story. Get through this Dave and get back to screaming on the sidelines soon!


    Rebel Fan wrote on June 18, 2009 07:25 AM: Get well soon Coach,our thoughts and prayers are with you.R


    MWC Fan wrote on June 18, 2009 07:17 AM: Get well, coach. My thoughts are with you and your family.


    Todd wrote on June 18, 2009 06:19 AM: I met Coach Rose a few years ago passing thru SLC, he is a wonderful and guy. It's sad to see something like this happen to a great guy and a great coach. I hope he can get pass this trial and will be back to coaching.


    justjoeo wrote on June 18, 2009 04:58 AM: Though UNLV has a very strong rivalry with BYU, everyone here is saddened by this news and hopes and prays for coach Rose and his family.