RIP John Wooden

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RIP John Wooden

Post by CameronBornAndBred » June 4th, 2010, 10:36 pm

He passed tonight. Words will never equate his legacy on the game that we love.

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Re: RIP John Wooden

Post by CathyCA » June 4th, 2010, 10:43 pm

My thoughts and prayers go out to Coach Wooden's family and friends.

What an inspiring gentleman he was.
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Re: RIP John Wooden

Post by Miles » June 4th, 2010, 10:43 pm

RIP Mr. Wooden.
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Re: RIP John Wooden

Post by lawgrad91 » June 4th, 2010, 10:44 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote: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
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Re: RIP John Wooden

Post by gadzooks » June 4th, 2010, 11:21 pm

Godspeed, Coach Wooden. :(
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Post by TillyGalore » June 5th, 2010, 9:09 am

RIP, Coach Wooden.
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Re: RIP John Wooden

Post by Lavabe » June 7th, 2010, 11:47 am

Sad news. Any words from K on this?
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Re: RIP John Wooden

Post by Devil in the Blue Dress » June 7th, 2010, 11:59 am

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
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Re: RIP John Wooden

Post by lawgrad91 » June 7th, 2010, 12:06 pm

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."

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