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THANK YOU, COACH WOODEN

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THANK YOU, COACH WOODEN


John R. Wooden celebrated his 99th birthday on Oct. 14. That’s 99 great years for a man who is considered the greatest coach in sports and one of the most influential people in the world.
I had the honor of meeting Coach Wooden in March of 1995. To this day, that was the best interview I’ve [...]

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FIVE REASONS NOT TO LIKE FLYNN

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FIVE REASONS NOT TO LIKE FLYNN


Jonny Flynn’s one shining moment came and went in March during the Big East Conference tournament when he played 60-plus minutes in a five-overtime classic against Connecticut. Other than that one incredible night of Ironman basketball, Flynn’s resume is unspectacular. And, if you look closely at the Syracuse point guard’s overall dexterity, his shortcomings outweigh [...]

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STATE SHINES THANKS TO COACH IZZO

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STATE SHINES THANKS TO COACH IZZO


Michigan State’s incredible run in the NCAA tournament not only lifted the spirits of an entire state but it also secured Tom Izzo’s place among the elite coaches in the sport.
Despite losing badly to North Carolina in the championship game before 72,000 pro-Michigan State fans at Detroit’s Ford Field, Izzo’s Spartans provided Michiganders an emotional [...]

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‘PSYCHO T’ IS NOT THE TOP TAR HEEL

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‘PSYCHO T’ IS NOT THE TOP TAR HEEL


Tyler Hansbrough recently became the greatest scorer in North Carolina history. What does it mean for Hansbrough’s place among Tar Heel legends? Nothing. Absolutely, nothing.
Hansbrough may be the No. 1 scorer in Chapel Hill, but he has a ways to go before he becomes a member of Tar Heel royalty. Heck, I have a hard [...]

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A VITALE PART OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL

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A VITALE PART OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL


Dick Vitale is the most influential figure in college basketball since John Wooden.
Are you serious! Are you serious!
Yes, I’m serious.  Dickie V is more than just a TV commentator. He is the face and voice of college basketball for 30 years. What Michael Jackson was to MTV, Dick Vitale is to ESPN. Vitale’s enormous popularity [...]

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