UNT Coach Dickey suffers heart attack

[CalallenStang]

North Texas' Dickey recovering after heart attackAssociated Press

Associated Press

DENTON, Texas -- North Texas coach Darrell Dickey is recovering from a heart attack he suffered at home late Thursday.


Dickey had a surgical procedure Friday and was released from the hospital Saturday, the school said. Assistant coach Kenny Evan will perform any duties Dickey can't handle from home.


Dickey kept his hospitalization secret until he could tell his players and assistant coaches about it during a team meeting Sunday after they returned from having the weekend off. The team's last game was a seven-overtime victory over Florida International on Oct. 7.


North Texas (2-4) will face Arkansas State on Saturday.


Dickey is in his ninth year as North Texas coach. He was diagnosed with diabetes after last season.

Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press

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[jtstang]

Scary. Hope he gets well. Too bad the OC didn't get the promotion.

[LakeHighlandsPony]

Get well Coach! If it makes you feel better-I am still suffering from chest pains from the arse whooping you gave SMU!

[PonyPride]

That's scary as hell. Coach Dickey is a good man, and my thoughts are with him and his family. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.