KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Wives who married into some of the nation’s bitterest rivalries are bonding, thanks to connections made on a social networking Website.
Joani Crean and Jerri Painter are two examples.
While Indiana and Purdue are beating each other’s brains out on the court, the wives of Hoosiers coach Tom Crean and Boilermakers coach Matt Painter share hugs, smiles and stories.
The women met through MarriedToTheGame.net, a Facebook-like site for coaches’ wives. It was created by Roberta Martin, wife of Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin.
More than 700 spouses are members of the site, which is open to wives of collegiate coaches in any sport and allows members to post photos, leave messages or participate in forums.
Martin started the site in 2008.
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Online:
http://www.marriedtothegame.net
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