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JOHN CHANEY
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 1:58 pm
by muskieman
RIP... caustic but successful coach 89 years old died last night after a short illness. Everyone has a John Cheney story. I met him after an X game twice once he was a complete ass and the second time as nice as you grandma.
Re: JOHN CHANEY
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 9:16 pm
by 26+6=1
Hated his zone defense, but had to respect it. RIP John.
26 + 6 =1
Re: JOHN CHANEY
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:40 pm
by MOSQUETERO
At times he would have his players do things which left me wondering how can he forcibly command a player to cause injury to another opposing player. I remember how we were up by a bunch at home against Temple (2002-2003 season) and he kept having his players commit fouls like crazy. I just never understood that. I don't know what kind of teaching moment could come out of such behavior. Regardless, he was quite a character.
Re: JOHN CHANEY
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:10 am
by Jesseandrippers
MOSQUETERO wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:40 pm
At times he would have his players do things which left me wondering how can he forcibly command a player to cause injury to another opposing player. I remember how we were up by a bunch at home against Temple (2002-2003 season) and he kept having his players commit fouls like crazy. I just never understood that. I don't know what kind of teaching moment could come out of such behavior. Regardless, he was quite a character.
Teaches eager, young impressionable minds to solve disagreements with physical confrontation. What could possibly go wrong?
RIP Chaney, a lot of the years of good you did were overshadowed by moments like this. However, the hundreds of lives you improved is your legacy.
Re: JOHN CHANEY
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 10:25 am
by 26+6=1
I have to add that Chaney/Temple would play anyone, anywhere!
I always admired that and believe that it better prepared his teams than not.
26 = 6 =1
Re: JOHN CHANEY
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:59 am
by skyhops
Send in the goons