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There was Al McGuire before Dan Hurley

Dan Hurley, University of Connecticut’s (UCONN’s) Men’s Basketball coach was recently referred to as a villain. His sideline tirades, intensity, and boorish in-game behavior earned him the reference (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6101513/2025/01/31/dan-hurley-coach-villain-college-basketball/ ). Joe Rexrode’s piece in The Athletic (January 31, 2025) triggered memories of another intense and eccentric coach from the 1970s,… Read More »There was Al McGuire before Dan Hurley

Beaten by NIL

Former University of Virginia (UVA) Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Tony Bennett was beaten by NIL, i.e. name, image and likeness. Three weeks ago, Tony Bennett announced his retirement. At 55-years old, Tony Bennett announced that “he is no longer the best coach to lead the program.” This was an abrupt… Read More »Beaten by NIL