It is not as far-fetched as one might think…ok, so it IS far-fetched. Jim Donaldson makes a good case for Rick Byrd while giving Dookiedom very little respect:
“Mike Krzyzewski started five McDonald’s All-Americans, and had three others available on the bench, but his second-seeded Duke Blue Devils barely beat No. 15 Belmont — Belmont? — which had, surprise, surprise, no former high-school all-Americans, 71-70, in the opening round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament.”
Some coaches are good at making commercials, recruiting all-Americans, and holding players until the NBA draft rolls around. Others, like Belmont’s Rick Byrd, have the amazing ability to take good players and turn them into great people. Coach K may have the best McDonald’s that money can buy, but Coach Byrd can super-size with the best when it comes to getting the most out of his players.
Note to Dookies: Hate mail goes here – jdonalds@projo.com
“Filed under: Sarcasm” hehe.
Comment by Nate — July 7, 2008 @ 2:52 pm