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November 30, 2010 at 11:47 am · Filed under Basketball Books
The official reference guide of the Women's National Basketball Association, the Official WNBA Guide and Register provides all of the vital information for the upcoming 2005 WNBA season in one book. FEATURES: Team by team "Review" of the 2004 season plus Postseason coverage; Day-by-day 2004 results for every team; Calendar Schedules, Rosters, broadcast and ticket information for each team; Final 2004 statistics; League and team by team records; A-Z listing of each WNBA player, including biographical information and career statistics; Official WNBA Rules.
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November 28, 2010 at 1:23 pm · Filed under Basketball Books
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November 27, 2010 at 7:09 pm · Filed under Basketball Books
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November 27, 2010 at 8:43 am · Filed under Basketball Books
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November 26, 2010 at 12:59 am · Filed under Basketball Books
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November 24, 2010 at 1:39 pm · Filed under Basketball Books
About 200 of Rupp's best quotes, spanning nearly a half-century, are included here, as are remembrances of him by fellow coaches, former players, and other acquaintances.
Customer Review: Short, but good stories about Coach Rupp
I was a fan of the UK Wildcats when I was younger--before I grew up--and I admired Adolph Rupp. The book is too short, but it is filled with stories about the man. It does not promote the myth that he was racist--he wasn't. He was just a man of his times, but he was a winner in everything he did.
Customer Review: "Baron of the Bluegrass"
"Baron of the Bluegrass" is a wonderful copilation of quotes by and about fromer Unversity of Kentucky basketball coach Adolph Rupp. This thoughtful collection by Embry -- apparently himself a keen student of the game -- shows his insight and love for his subject. Embry captures the essence of Rupp's drive, ambition and punctuates it with a sense of history as well as a touch of humor in giving us a glimpse into the character that was Adolph Rupp. Reasonably priced, this book is is an affordable gift for any fan of basketball, especially Kentucky basketball. The reader is rewarded by Embry's attention to detail, and this highly collectible edition is certain to be a much appreciated addition to any sports fans' libraby
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November 23, 2010 at 4:22 pm · Filed under Basketball Books
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November 23, 2010 at 5:41 am · Filed under Basketball Books
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November 22, 2010 at 12:19 am · Filed under Basketball Books
"Howie Thompson shares his insights about the game he loves. Wow! He even uses me in his story. Unbelievable! Hey, this story is fascinating as it depicts the love for the game by the local PTPer, a prime time performer and a superstar, who comes back from being a player to coach at his alma mater." Dick Vitale Trey 'Shooter' Parrish looked at his coach of four years and said, "Get me the ball, Coach, I can make it." Dripping from sweat, exhausted beyond his thoughts of what he could endure, the star high school senior was ready for his day in the sun. The aged and revered coach of South Willow High School designed a play that would set a triple pick for Trey and bring him out to his favorite spot just beyond the three point line at the top of the key. Coach Jones was seventeen seconds away from his nineteenth straight state high school boys' class 4A title, and it all rested on the talented hand of his senior shooting guard. He had seen Trey make this shot many times before, and every time he knew it was good when it left his hand. That's why he had no trouble drawing up what he believed would be the final winning play of his storied career. Coach Jones, after twenty-five years at South Willow High School, was hanging up his whistle and giving up coaching the game he so loved. After twenty-five years and eighteen State Titles, he was saying farewell to the hardwood and taking his wife on a long cruise. The school had thrown a party for him about two weeks before the state playoffs, and this was to be the final play of the last game of a storied coaching career. He looked at all of his players, a trace of a tear in the right corner of his eye, as he said, "Men, you are the best group of players I have ever coached. Whatever happens now, I will never forget you. Thank you." With that, Jones brought his players' hands together, and like he had done an uncountable number of times before, looked them all in the eyes and said, "You're the best. Go get 'em!" The hands broke as they all yelled, "We are...TEAM!" Off the five players went to mid-court. As they trotted out onto the hardwood floor, Trey glanced up at the scoreboard. Any doubts he had during the timeout huddle that there wouldn't be enough time to run Coach Jones' play disintegrated as Trey realized they still had seventeen seconds left in this second five-minute overtime. Trey would take the ball out and then circle behind two concealed picks and come off a third pick at the top of the key to receive a pass from his middle school and high school teammate, Ron Gentry. Ron was one of the best passers in high school and led the nation twice in assists. Trey thought to himself how perfect this would be for him, his coach, and Ron - how they would all celebrate yet another state title after the game.
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November 20, 2010 at 4:31 pm · Filed under Basketball Books
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