JOHN CHANEY

[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.

[26+6=1]

Hated his zone defense, but had to respect it. RIP John.

26 + 6 =1

[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.

[Jesseandrippers]

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.

[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

[skyhops]

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