Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jun 3, 2010 9:30pm
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Jun 3, 2010 9:50pm
"Refused to eat the past couple days."
RIP Coach...
RIP Coach...
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jun 3, 2010 9:58pm
I can't say I'm surprised, but it's still a sad thing to hear.
I hope he makes it, but unfortunately I think we all know the chances are slim.
I hope he makes it, but unfortunately I think we all know the chances are slim.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jun 3, 2010 10:16pm
Not surprised but still sad to hear. A true legend.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 3, 2010 11:16pm
hasn't cussed in 75 years.....hadn't drank alcohol in 80
swamisez
Posts: 1,990
Jun 3, 2010 11:35pm
Hopefully one day they publish the love letters he wrote to his wife. Apparently they are something quite special.
His anecdotes for life are valuable reads for anyone who is seeking guidance or simple tools for living.
He will be missed. I shook his hand at the Wooden Tradition in Indianapolis years back, and thankfully my boss's father was his roommate at Purdue years ago, and I was able to have my boss get a copy of his book A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court I will treasure it always.
His anecdotes for life are valuable reads for anyone who is seeking guidance or simple tools for living.
He will be missed. I shook his hand at the Wooden Tradition in Indianapolis years back, and thankfully my boss's father was his roommate at Purdue years ago, and I was able to have my boss get a copy of his book A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court I will treasure it always.
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Jun 4, 2010 8:57am
Best wishes, Coach. A true class act.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jun 4, 2010 10:39am
Always sad to see such an important figure of the game pass on, and it surely will when that time comes for Wooden.
However, even Bill Walton has loudly expressed the privileges he and his teammates had while playing for Wooden in Westwood. But, however tainted his career may now seem after all that has come out, there is no disputing Wooden's ability to teach the game. Simply one of the best. And his insights on life are even better.
However, even Bill Walton has loudly expressed the privileges he and his teammates had while playing for Wooden in Westwood. But, however tainted his career may now seem after all that has come out, there is no disputing Wooden's ability to teach the game. Simply one of the best. And his insights on life are even better.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 4, 2010 11:20am
This is probably it for Wooden. Sad to see.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Jun 4, 2010 11:51am
Wow rec, you managed to not mention Duke in a post.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jun 4, 2010 6:08pm
I've found it's not always a necessity these days. Everyone knows the champ.Wow rec, you managed to not mention Duke in a post.
As for Wooden, ESPN is reporting that the coach is now resting from dehydration. That doesn't sound particularly grave or requiring of a "final goodbye." The Wooden family seems to be expressing great optimism, and, right now, that's whom I'll believe. He is 99, though, so whether he's battling mono or a paper cut, Wooden could go at any time.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jun 4, 2010 6:30pm
True rec. Everyone dies sooner or later and at 99his day could be soon.
Just hope he goes peacefully and that future generations will recognize his legacy
Just hope he goes peacefully and that future generations will recognize his legacy
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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Jun 4, 2010 8:24pm
The guy is hospitalized in grave condition and you still feel the need to take a shot at him. How sad.
Wooden's legacy isn't tainted in the least bit. Just like other winning college basketball coaches, he won because he recruited very good players and taught them to play a team game.
Wooden's legacy isn't tainted in the least bit. Just like other winning college basketball coaches, he won because he recruited very good players and taught them to play a team game.
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wizecracker
Posts: 139
Jun 5, 2010 1:55am
RIP Brother Wooden. Yours in _kai_.
UA5straightin2008
Posts: 3,246
Jun 5, 2010 3:39am
RIP!!
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jun 5, 2010 12:44pm
I don't feel bad about bringing up the Walton allegations, no. The cheating you did in life (if Wooden in fact did) isn't erased when you die. This isn't a children's board game.
For Wooden the human being, I am very saddened. My grandfather, a well noted basketball coach in Ohio in his own right, went into the hospital yesterday and I understand what the Wooden family is going through. It's always tough to see a loved one in that situation, especially when they could go at any time. But it's a part of life.
RIP, Coach.
For Wooden the human being, I am very saddened. My grandfather, a well noted basketball coach in Ohio in his own right, went into the hospital yesterday and I understand what the Wooden family is going through. It's always tough to see a loved one in that situation, especially when they could go at any time. But it's a part of life.
RIP, Coach.
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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Jun 5, 2010 2:26pm
Deal in facts. Wooden went to 12 Final Fours and won 10 of them. Simply amazing!!!!Allegations, if.......