by Kent Sterling There is a weird vibe to Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean. He’s always seemed just a little bit strange to me – like he was constantly eager to prove to people that he knew what the hell he was doing, instead of just doing it. Appearances are big with me. Some coaches [...]
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by Kent Sterling Verdell Jones III is a kid who came to Bloomington with a great attitude, athleticism, and the dream of playing meaningful basketball at the place where it matters most. The dreams were answered with 28 wins in three years, and relentless hard work designed to wring the very best basketball possible out [...]
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by Kent Sterling Things used to drive my nuts. I found annoyance in every moment. How people drove, grocery store cashiers’ behavior, lazy bartenders, the way Tom Crean drinks whatever that goop is, sweater vests, strangely shaped eyebrows, and even people who complain about the mundane drove me to the keyboard to write something angry. [...]
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by Kent Sterling There are many reasons to avoid embarking on a six day adventure with old friends – sans wives and kids. The wife and kids among the very best reasons. Spending time with those we like at the expense of those we love seems silly and capricious. There are other reasons, most related [...]
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