Knight the Soldier But Not Patton in IU KU Clash
The columnist mocks Dick Vitale and praises Bob Knight while noting Indiana’s strong preparation led to KU’s defeat. Knight’s Army past is detailed, highlighting his early coaching at Army and his disciplined, tactical approach as part of the game’s context.
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Patton and basketball take a back seat to faith and weather
Casual essay weaving Patton lore with basketball, prayer, and weather as a backdrop. The writer notes Patton’s WWII prayers in Luxembourg on December 23 1944 and muses on sports figures, faith, and holiday goodwill while joking about fortunes in the coming year. The piece ends with a Christmas and New Year wish for togetherness and joy.
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Huskies recruit Uri Cohen-Mintz adds height to lineup
UConn coach Jim Calhoun praised the 6-10 freshman Uri Cohen-Mintz as a potential starter who can shoot and pass. The 21-year-old Israeli is the latest in a growing line of Israeli players at Connecticut amid a 5-0 start and AP top ten ranking. Cohen-Mintz notes Big East physicality demands strength and studies physics and calculus alongside English and theater courses. His father Donchum, 6-8, was once called the George Mikan of Israel.
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George Mikan
Washington's Final Four dress rehearsal sparks coaching churn
Washington defeated Old Dominion 71-61 in Seattle in a dress rehearsal for the Final Four at Kingdom. Four Division I programs changed coaches since Oct. 15, including UNLV replacing Rollie Massimino with Tim Grugrich and Baylor firing Darrel Johnson amid a grade fixing probe. The season featured coaching upheaval, Big Ten and Pac-10 poll notes, and for Cincinnati LaZelle Durden's 45 points tying school mark behind Oscar Robertson and Jack Twyman.
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