Last summer Pat Summitt revealed that she is suffering from the early onset of Alzheimer’s and would not be coaching much longer. Despite the diagnosis, she coached the Lady Vols into yet another NCAA tournament this season, concluding with a spot in the Elite Eight – again. But success aside, it was clear to most observers, including Summitt herself, that another year of coaching would have required a miracle that only the Lord could provide. Which is why on Wednesday she announced her retirement.
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Appreciating Pat Summitt: One of Sports’ Greatest Coaches Steps Down
Posted: 19th April 2012 by DavidBurnett in Coaches, College Basketball, Women's basketballTags: Alzheimer's, basketball, college basketball, Lady Vols, Pat Summitt, Pat Summitt retires, Univesity of Tennessee, women's basketball
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The NBA Lockout: More Complicated Than it Seems
Posted: 1st July 2011 by DavidBurnett in Basketball, NBATags: basketball, complicated, NBA, NBA lockout
At first glance its pretty easy to understand why NBA owners resorted to a lockout. Its about finding a way for team owners to protect themselves from their own actions. The lockout is also a way to close the ever-widening financial gap between large and small market teams, a gap that could destroy the gains the league has made in TV ratings, public perception and quality of play. But the truth is this lockout is much more complicated than one might think, and is not one that very easily can be blamed on well-paid players or their union.
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