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RIP Dean Smith

Post by ArkieDukie » February 8th, 2015, 9:22 am

Just saw that Dean Smith has passed. While I don't like his shade of blue, I can respect what he brought to the game of college basketball. May he rest in peace.
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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by DevilWearsPrada2.0 » February 8th, 2015, 9:40 am

I just this on www.wral.com Coach Dean Smith passed Sat night and he was 83 years old. Rest In Peace.
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Post by windsor » February 8th, 2015, 9:46 am

He was certainly one of the very best. Rest In Peace Dean.

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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by CameronBornAndBred » February 8th, 2015, 10:17 am

Loved to hate him, especially since he made it so easy. It always amazes me that as fans we've been so fortunate to be so close to two giants of the game. RIP, thanks for your contributions.
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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by DukePA » February 8th, 2015, 10:55 am

Rest in peace, coach.
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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by Ima Facultiwyfe » February 8th, 2015, 12:09 pm

Dean Smith and baby.jpg
Can anybody guess who the baby is?

Rest in peace, Coach Smith.
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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by IowaDevil » February 8th, 2015, 12:19 pm

Rest in Peace Dean Smith!
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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by Bob Green » February 8th, 2015, 12:30 pm

We've lost one of the legends of college basketball. Another piece of my youth passes on. RIP, Coach Smith.
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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by DukePA » February 8th, 2015, 2:42 pm

Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:
Dean Smith and baby.jpg
Can anybody guess who the baby is?

Rest in peace, Coach Smith.
Love, Ima
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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by Bob Green » February 8th, 2015, 3:24 pm

DukePA wrote:
Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:
Dean Smith and baby.jpg
Can anybody guess who the baby is?

Rest in peace, Coach Smith.
Love, Ima
Native?
I think you nailed it! That baby and Native have the same haircut. =))
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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by bjornolf » February 8th, 2015, 3:39 pm

RIP.
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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by Ima Facultiwyfe » February 8th, 2015, 3:53 pm

Bob Green wrote:
DukePA wrote:
Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:
Dean Smith and baby.jpg
Can anybody guess who the baby is?

Rest in peace, Coach Smith.
Love, Ima
Native?
I think you nailed it! That baby and Native have the same haircut. =))
Bingo! I knew that would give it away, Bob!

I was keeping Native that day and took him over to the Country Club at lunchtime. Smith and Guthridge were at the next table where they often sat for lunch. You won't believe what I had the gall to do next. I said "Coach, this baby's father is named after you (true) and I know he would love to have him in a picture with you. Would you hold him for me while I run home for my camera?" And to my amazement, he agreed and I guess he ate his lunch with one hand until I got back and found them still snuggled together.

Amid all the aggravation Smith gave me as a Duke fan, this remains a very soft spot for him in my heart. It was so very nice of him to accommodate me.
Love, Ima

PS I have another one somewhere where the baby is looking straight up Smith's nose. It's pretty funny.
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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by Very Duke Blue » February 8th, 2015, 6:16 pm

Ima, what a wonderful story. I hope shared it on FB. Dean Smith, what can I say that hasn't already been said? Not much. What a great person.
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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by lawgrad91 » February 8th, 2015, 8:01 pm

May he rest in peace.
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Re: RIP Dean Smith

Post by CathyCA » February 8th, 2015, 8:16 pm

Ima Facultiwyfe wrote: Bingo! I knew that would give it away, Bob!

I was keeping Native that day and took him over to the Country Club at lunchtime. Smith and Guthridge were at the next table where they often sat for lunch. You won't believe what I had the gall to do next. I said "Coach, this baby's father is named after you (true) and I know he would love to have him in a picture with you. Would you hold him for me while I run home for my camera?" And to my amazement, he agreed and I guess he ate his lunch with one hand until I got back and found them still snuggled together.

Amid all the aggravation Smith gave me as a Duke fan, this remains a very soft spot for him in my heart. It was so very nice of him to accommodate me.
Love, Ima

PS I have another one somewhere where the baby is looking straight up Smith's nose. It's pretty funny.
He babysat for you while you ran home and grabbed your camera? That is an incredible story!

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