SEC/Big East Comparisons

[Mattlock]

A friend of mine and I were talking today about Big East Basketball back in the eighties and how great the coaching personalities were. I was trying to think of how they would translate to SEC coaches now, here's what I came up with. . .pretty weak, some of you could do much better.

John Calipari/Rollie Massimino - Not quite the same, but both animated coaches of Italian heritage who get plenty of exercise on the sideline. Are they coaching or dancing? Personally, I prefer Rollie.

Billy Donovan/Lou Carnesecca - Both Xs and Os guys, though Billy gets the nod in coaching attire. Lou's sweaters rivaled Cosby's.

Rick Stansberry/Jim Boeheim - Both have a vast array of crybaby faces and sulk on the sidelines.

Bruce Pearl/John Thompson - Both players coaches who sweat so much on the sidelines they need a towel or an extra suit.

That's all I got. . .what can I say, it pretty dead in the sports world right now and I was bored. . .

 

[hmanvolfan]

The Calipari - Chaney thing was epic.

 

[KoachKrab127]

The Calipari - Chaney thing was epic.

Why was Chaney so pissed that day? I've seen that clip 100 times, but NEVER do they explain WHY he was mad.

That's one thing that frustrates me about these "blow up" clips...is they never explain the reason behind it...they just play the clip.

I have no idea what the story is behind Herm Edwards saying "YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME! HELLO!!?!" either.

 

[utvolpj]

Why was Chaney so pissed that day? I've seen that clip 100 times, but NEVER do they explain WHY he was mad.

That's one thing that frustrates me about these "blow up" clips...is they never explain the reason behind it...they just play the clip.

I have no idea what the story is behind Herm Edwards saying "YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME! HELLO!!?!" either.

couldn't remember the story either so I googled it

COLLEGE BASKETBALL; Chaney Lambastes UMass's Calipari - The New York Times

 

[tidwell]

I have no idea what the story is behind Herm Edwards saying "YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME! HELLO!!?!" either.

I think some reporter asked him something along the lines of, "Are the Jets trying to win?"

 

[KoachKrab127]

I think some reporter asked him something along the lines of, "Are the Jets trying to win?"

Were they out of the playoff race or something, and he thought they were throwing game to get a better draft pick?

 

[KoachKrab127]

couldn't remember the story either so I googled it

COLLEGE BASKETBALL; Chaney Lambastes UMass's Calipari - The New York Times

Thanks for that link. Seems like a really stupid thing to get so upset about. Everyone complains about officials all the time...constantly.

 

[tidwell]

Were they out of the playoff race or something, and he thought they were throwing game to get a better draft pick?

I had to look it up, but it was after the Jets fell to 2-5 in the 2002 season. They went on to finish 9-7 and win the AFC East.