Post by wordjockey on Aug 19, 2004 1:35:02 GMT -5
OK folks, here's a totally hypothetical question. If you could play for any college coach, living or dead, who would it be, and why?
Here's my list to kick it off...
1. John Wooden - Cool man. Still. Thrived in the 60's and early 70's, worked with white and black players before it was cool. Dealt with personalities as diverse as Bill Walton, the ultimate rebel, Lew Alcindor, talented shy guy from NYC, and various folks. And obviously, was a winner.
2. Bob Knight - Bear with me here... Hate the personality, love the ability. Always made sure his players played the game in a smart manner, and maybe is the best GAME coach ever. You would be a MAN if you survived his program.
3. Dean Smith - A real gentleman, it seemed, who also showed he had a spine and a temper as well. Not the best game coach ever, but was loyal as hell to his guys. Would teach you how to run a program. Teach you how to smoke a cig as well. And you would graduate, or he would kick your ass.
4. Adolph Rupp - Total S.O.B., but did ever he hate losing. I would just like to see if I could have survived. Pat Riley did, and credits Rupp with his becoming a good coach.
5. Al McGuire - REALLY got his players, who weren't always the best, top to bottom, to buy into what he did. And funny to boot.
6. Rick Pitino - Great college b-ball mind. And you would be in GREAT shape. Gets you ready for the pros.
7.Jim Valvano - See #5.
8. Kyle Macy- This one is a weird one, but hear me out... He has a great b-ball mind, and is funny to boot. He has a local weekly show here in Lexington for Morehead State b-ball, and has the driest sense of humor. Also, you could really learn how to shoot free-throws. And your get to live in a town named MoreHEAD. 'Nuf said.
Let the arguments begin...
Here's my list to kick it off...
1. John Wooden - Cool man. Still. Thrived in the 60's and early 70's, worked with white and black players before it was cool. Dealt with personalities as diverse as Bill Walton, the ultimate rebel, Lew Alcindor, talented shy guy from NYC, and various folks. And obviously, was a winner.
2. Bob Knight - Bear with me here... Hate the personality, love the ability. Always made sure his players played the game in a smart manner, and maybe is the best GAME coach ever. You would be a MAN if you survived his program.
3. Dean Smith - A real gentleman, it seemed, who also showed he had a spine and a temper as well. Not the best game coach ever, but was loyal as hell to his guys. Would teach you how to run a program. Teach you how to smoke a cig as well. And you would graduate, or he would kick your ass.
4. Adolph Rupp - Total S.O.B., but did ever he hate losing. I would just like to see if I could have survived. Pat Riley did, and credits Rupp with his becoming a good coach.
5. Al McGuire - REALLY got his players, who weren't always the best, top to bottom, to buy into what he did. And funny to boot.
6. Rick Pitino - Great college b-ball mind. And you would be in GREAT shape. Gets you ready for the pros.
7.Jim Valvano - See #5.
8. Kyle Macy- This one is a weird one, but hear me out... He has a great b-ball mind, and is funny to boot. He has a local weekly show here in Lexington for Morehead State b-ball, and has the driest sense of humor. Also, you could really learn how to shoot free-throws. And your get to live in a town named MoreHEAD. 'Nuf said.
Let the arguments begin...
