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Return to sender: The Mailman heads back to La Tech

By Andy Glockner
ESPN.com

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

When future NBA Hall of Famer Karl Malone agreed to return to Louisiana Tech, his alma mater, as a part-time strength coach and director of basketball promotion, there was a sigh of relief. But it wasn't from the fans in Ruston, La., eager for their program's quick return to prominence. It certainly didn't come from Tech's returning players, who should find new head coach Kerry Rupp's regime -- with Malone's assistance -- to be demanding in all aspects. No, the most relieved party arou ...

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