the_way
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Post by the_way on Aug 23, 2005 9:23:04 GMT -5
espn.go.com/dickvitale/vcolumn050822-UConn.htmlI like this quote by Vitale: Then came news that had to shock Calhoun. The Hall of Famer has always reminded his players about being solid student-athletes and taking responsibility for their actions 
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prhoya
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Post by prhoya on Aug 23, 2005 10:52:16 GMT -5
DV: "solid student-athletes and taking responsibility for their actions" ;D  |
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Post by bawlmerhoya on Aug 23, 2005 11:38:19 GMT -5
What evidence does Dickie V have to support this statement? C'mon, this is just ree-dick-U-luss. Dickie V is a has been coach, relentless suck up, and a moron. Even his "enthusiasm", just grates on me. I think bball is great, Dickie is such a phony.
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Post by hoyalove4ever on Aug 23, 2005 11:40:53 GMT -5
"Calhoun is one of the great leaders in college basketball. "
I guess when you take $$$ that you're not supposed to take, "borrowing" laptops that don't technically belong to you is not that much of a stretch.
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Post by 1227 on Aug 23, 2005 12:01:09 GMT -5
According the Vitale, every D.1 head bball coach is a great leader. And every player is a PTP'er and every freshman is a whatever he calls them. His schtick is so old; it's truly amazing he ever made it as a lead basketball "analyst" on TV. His attempt at analysis is to scream "freeze it" to the producer in the truck so he can show how great Sheldon Williams posts up or how great JJ's follow through is. Thanks, Dick, nice value add there. Do any TV viewers actually enjoy his analysis?
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DFW HOYA
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Post by DFW HOYA on Aug 23, 2005 12:04:40 GMT -5
It's difficult for Duke Vitale to criticize other coaches, no matter how obvious the issue. Case in point, during the Patrick Dennehy tragedy at Baylor: "Having known Dave Bliss a long time, his heart has always been in the right place. " espn.go.com/dickvitale/030809baylorbliss.html |
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Aug 23, 2005 12:16:16 GMT -5
Vitale is about sports entertainment, not sports. If you consider him as an entertainer, he is not awful. As an announcer/analyst, he is awful.
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Post by hoyarooter on Aug 23, 2005 12:34:23 GMT -5
Vitale is about sports entertainment, not sports. If you consider him as an entertainer, he is not awful. As an announcer/analyst, he is awful. Probably true. But in that case, it's time for him to take his act to the WWE. I can just see it now -- the Dream Team, Dukie V. and Good ol' JR. |
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Post by ColumbiaHeightsHoya on Aug 23, 2005 12:38:05 GMT -5
I can't wait until Duke gets busted for paying players and then see how he reacts.
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Post by bawlmerhoya on Aug 23, 2005 13:37:03 GMT -5
Do you really think Duke pays? I don't think that is true. I hate Duke, but I just think that is crazy. I would love to see Duke have some problems, but I don't think Coach K is paying to play.
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SFHoya99
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Post by SFHoya99 on Aug 23, 2005 14:27:18 GMT -5
He's too smart. He gets their parents high paying jobs they are totally unqualified for in the Durham area, then lets the parents supply the kids with the money, cars, etc.
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DanMcQ
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Post by DanMcQ on Aug 23, 2005 21:32:10 GMT -5
If only Jimmy had recruited Gomes... ...all this never would have happened!  |
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Post by ColumbiaHeightsHoya on Aug 24, 2005 10:55:07 GMT -5
I agree with SF. Payment is made through other channels so it isn't as dirty but lets be realistic, the boys get paid! I hope Vitale is at the Duke/Hoyas game as I think we need some anti-vitale cheer.
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