Posts Tagged ‘College Basketball’
Character & Christian Laettner
Great, But Disliked Christian Laettner. The name evokes an immediate reaction. For many people, it is a negative one. But, while Christian says he doesn’t care whether you like him or not, I believe he is hoping to change one thing about the way people perceive him. ESPN’s 30-for-30 special titled I Hate Christian Laettner…
Read MoreDuke vs. UNC, a Rivalry With Character
Duke vs. UNC is one of the fiercest rivalries in all of sports. Yet, the two teams and their fans showed respect for the opponent and the game.
Read MoreJim Harrick’s Resignation
I’m Chuck Wilson with an ESPN Radio Extra Point. When Jim Harrick resigned Thursday as University of Georgia basketball coach, he termed it a “retirement”. Perhaps he meant it, perhaps not. But what if he wanted to coach college basketball again? Would a school hire him? ESPN Colleague Linda Cohn says “yes” and she’s not…
Read MoreWar in Iraq Important to See
I’m Chuck Wilson with an ESPN Radio Extra Point. March is usually a month of great anticipation in sports. The NCAA Tournament field is selected, followed by upsets and buzzer-beaters, the NBA and NHL come down the home stretch, and baseball nears the regular season. It’s a good time to be a sports fan. But…
Read MoreJim Harrick and Integrity
I’m Chuck Wilson with an ESPN Radio Extra Point. Here’s a story that may give you some insight into Georgia basketball coach Jim Harrick. At the 1997 NCAA Final Four, Harrick was a guest on ESPN Radio. It was just two years after he had led the UCLA Bruins to a National Championship and just…
Read MoreRefusing to Salute the Flag
I’m Chuck Wilson with an ESPN Radio Extra Point. Manhattanville College senior Toni Smith’s decision to turn away from the U.S. flag as she stands with her basketball team for the singing of the National Anthem has sparked debate across the country. While many have been outraged viewing the display as disrespectful, others have argued…
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