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RIP John Wooden
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 10:36 pm
by CameronBornAndBred
He passed tonight. Words will never equate his legacy on the game that we love.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/06/03/bas ... 1&iref=BN1
Re: RIP John Wooden
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 10:43 pm
by CathyCA
My thoughts and prayers go out to Coach Wooden's family and friends.
What an inspiring gentleman he was.
Re: RIP John Wooden
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 10:43 pm
by Miles
RIP Mr. Wooden.
Re: RIP John Wooden
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 10:44 pm
by lawgrad91
I had such respect for him. May he rest in peace and be reunited with Nell, the love of his life.
Re: RIP John Wooden
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 11:21 pm
by gadzooks
Godspeed, Coach Wooden.
Re: RIP John Wooden
Posted: June 5th, 2010, 9:09 am
by TillyGalore
RIP, Coach Wooden.
Re: RIP John Wooden
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 11:47 am
by Lavabe
Sad news. Any words from K on this?
Re: RIP John Wooden
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 11:59 am
by Devil in the Blue Dress
Lavabe wrote:Sad news. Any words from K on this?
This article has Coach K's comments as well as comments from a number of others whose names you know. Jay Bilas is at the end.
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/06/04/ ... k=misearch
Re: RIP John Wooden
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 12:06 pm
by lawgrad91
Lavabe wrote:Sad news. Any words from K on this?
From ESPN....
Today, we've lost a giant in all of sport with the passing of Coach Wooden. Quite likely, his accomplishments as a college basketball coach will never be matched. Neither will the impact he had on his players or the greater basketball community. Many have called Coach Wooden the 'gold standard' of coaches. I believe he was the 'gold standard' of people and carried himself with uncommon grace, dignity and humility. Coach Wooden's name is synonymous with excellence, and deservedly so. He was one of the great leaders -- in any profession -- of his generation. We are blessed that the sport of basketball benefitted from his talents for so long. Coach Wooden and his wisdom will be sorely missed."
Mike Krzyzewski, Duke coach