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CHASKA, Minn. -- Add Michael Phelps name to the list of Americans who were less than amused by teammate Ryan Lochtes post-competition, early morning drunken antics at the Rio Olympics.I did have a talk with him about two days before about not doing anything bad, said Phelps, who retired after the Summer Games as the most-decorated Olympian of all time. I told him, `Just keep your head on straight. Have fun.Apparently, the warning didnt take.Lochte and three teammates got into a scrape with a security at a gas station in Rio de Janeiro after a night of partying. He originally claimed he and young teammates Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen were threatened and robbed at gunpoint but was later charged in Brazil with filing a false police report.Lochte, 32, whose 12 medals and six golds make him the second-most decorated Olympic swimmer, was banned from competition for 10 months -- including a chance to qualify for next summers world championships -- by the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Swimming.He also forfeited $100,000 in medal bonuses, was dropped from the Olympic teams White House visit and was ordered to perform 20 hours of community service. His three teammates were given four-month bans and dropped from the White House visit.Despite losing a number of sponsorship deals as well, Lochte hasnt lowered his public profile. Hes competing this season on Dancing With the Stars, where two protestors rushed the stage during a taping of the show in Los Angeles two weeks ago. Lochte had just performed a foxtrot routine with professional partner Cheryl Burke to Call Me Irresponsible and appeared briefly shaken.The two men were quickly tackled by security guards and face misdemeanor charges in Los Angeles. They later said their purpose was to get the message out that Lochte is a coward, a liar and under Brazilian law, a criminal.Lochte posted on Instagram the day after the show aired, thanking everyone on the show, including my partner Cheryl, my fellow competitors, the producers, the security team and its fans.Phelps won five gold medals and a silver in Rio, bringing his career totals to 23 golds and 28 medals.He was in Minnesota getting a behind-the-scenes look at Ryder Cup preparations ahead of this weekends matches. The avid golfer was scheduled to play in Tuesdays celebrity tournament and is also making appearances on behalf of his sponsor, Omega.Nike Air Max 97 China Wholesale . 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Now weve got to combine that with quite a bit more complicated scouting report, be able to engage the brain and body and everything at the same time. Thatll be a challenge for us.The Utes opened the game with a 19-3 run and never looked back as their 3-point shooters had their best stretch of the season. Utah shot 64.3 percent from behind the arc in the first half, including three triples apiece from Parker Van Dyke and Jake Connor. Van Dyke matched his career high with 15 points.On the flip side, Coppin State seemed gassed from the beginning as it played its third game in three nights. The Eagles shot just 26.9 percent from the field in the first half, making it impossible to keep up with the dead-eye Utes.Utah transfer JoJo Zamora scored a season-high 22. The Utes connected on a season-high 12 3-pointers.Coppin State has played five games in eight days, all in different cities. The Eagles also wrapped up their third consecutive game in three nights -- Coastal Carolina, BYU and Utah. All three games were 30-plus point losses.Tre Thomas, Dejuan Clayton and Keith Shivers scored a team-high 10 apiece for Coppin State.These are going to be life experiences for these guys, Coppin State coach Michael Grant said. You have to preparre yourself mentally every single day.dddddddddddd Every time you step out here on the floor, you have to be ready to play. We havent been getting that.We have to look in the mirror. They have to assess where they are and find a way to grind this thing out because the road is not going anywhere. The schedule is not going anywhere. This is the hand were dealt.BIG PICTURECoppin State: The Eagles are in the money-making portion of their season, traveling the country for paydays against more talented programs. The conference season is what matters for Coppin State and it doesnt start MEAC play until January.Utah: The Utes continue to use the early part of the season to grow a roster with just two significant contributors from last season. The first half was their best 20 minutes of the season, but the level of competition didnt allow for a good feel of Utahs progress.NEW STARTERUtah forward Tyler Rawson started the first game of his Utes career after transferring from Salt Lake Community College. Rawson has been the second-leading scorer through the first two games and had six points, a game-high 12 rebounds and six assists Friday. Jayce Johnson moved to the bench and Krystkowiak said it wasnt a punishment, but Johnson has had some mental breakdowns in games.Im going to be mixing some stuff up, probably, throughout the course of the year, Krystkowiak said. Tylers had some good practice, thats been another factor. Starting doesnt mean much to me.UP NEXTCoppin State: The Eagles travel to play Ball State on Monday as part of 11 of 12 games on the road to start the season.Utah: The Utes continue their early, soft nonconference schedule when they host UC Riverside on Friday ' ' '