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Duke’s Krzyzewski falls shy of some of the legends he’s passing on the wins list

Duke’s Krzyzewski falls shy of some of the legends he’s passing on the wins list

Walter Cornett December 10, 2010 0

Mike Krzyzewski passed Adolph Rupp with the 877th win of his career on Wednesday, moving him to third all time, past Adolph Rupp and just two wins behind Dean Smith. If Krzyzewski’s 9-0 Duke

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The Michael Jordan Effect

Walter Cornett December 30, 2009 0

Be forewarned this is an article about North Carolina basketball history and written by a North Carolina newspaper.  It even mentions Tyler Hansbrough.  If you’re squeamish in that regard, don’t read it.  But if

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Calipari isn’t the only coach with a new book out

Walter Cornett November 3, 2009 0

North Carolina’s coach Roy Williams has a new book out entitled “Hard Work:  A Life On and Off the Court.”  Roy Williams overcame a difficult childhood to become one of the nation’s top coaches.  Sports

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Adolph Rupp listed in Sporting News’ 50 greatest coaches of all time

Walter Cornett July 29, 2009 0

This is sure to cause some heated debate.  Adolph Rupp is listed at number 21 behind Dean Smith at number 8, Bobby Knight at number 16 and that Duke coach called Coach K at number

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