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Old Wed Feb 23, 2022, 12:59pm
BillyMac BillyMac is offline
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Jim Calhoun ...

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Originally Posted by Rufus View Post
I agree completely on Calhoun. Love that he was "my" coach and wouldn't want my kids anywhere around him during a game because they'd definitely pick up a new word or two to use!
Jim Calhoun Report Card
Recruiting: A+ (got the players he needed and wanted)
Practice Preparation: A+ (players were always ready on game day)
Bench Coaching: C+ (poor play calling, poor substitution decisions)
NCAA Compliance: C+ (mostly minor violations, some problems with players graduating)
Public Persona: D- (short tempered, foul mouthed to officials, reporters, and players)
Private Persona: A+ (lots of charitable works, both time and money)
Popularity In Connecticut: A+ (could run for Governor and win)
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