Finding Devaney

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Donaldson wasn’t told he was part of the process. Holding a photo, he waited for the DC-6 to unload. The last man off carried a topcoat. He was mid-40s, round and balding. Years later, Sports Illustrated would compare him to a “dumpy baker.” 

It was Roberts all right. Donaldson shook his hand and directed him to the car.

They drove back to campus. By instruction, Donaldson stopped to show his guest Memorial Stadium, capacity 31,000. Then to the men’s dorm at Selleck Quadrangle, where Mr. Roberts visited dorm rooms and the cafeteria. Finally, Donaldson escorted him to a dark room. Waiting inside were reels of Nebraska football films.

Donaldson — like the rest of Nebraska — would soon learn Mr. Roberts’ real identity. It would take years, however, to fully grasp Bob Devaney’s impact.

He restored vision and confidence to a fallen program. He established a culture that outlived him. Devaney’s greatest legacy: He made Nebraska a national name while binding its people together. He enlarged the tent while pulling those inside closer.

He made Husker football bigger and smaller.

In other words, it’s a good thing Hank Foldberg turned down the job.
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OWH

 
A good quote that I like from Steve Kerr on what he learned from Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich that I think will be key going forward with Frost that lacked under the Riley era. 

"90% of coaching is creating an environment, through force of personality. The other 10% involves strategy."

#Culture

 
BIG ERN said:
A good quote that I like from Steve Kerr on what he learned from Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich that I think will be key going forward with Frost that lacked under the Riley era. 

"90% of coaching is creating an environment, through force of personality. The other 10% involves strategy."

#Culture
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Phil Jackson was a great coach, but let's be honest, when you have guys like Michael Jordan/Scottie Pippen and Kobe Bryant/Shaquille Oneal on your team it makes you look like world beaters every year.  He gets too much credit for implementing the triangle offense among other things. Once he dropped in New York with an average squad + prima donna Carmelo Anthony he didnt fair so well.  Sorry to be that guy today but I've heard enough PJ worship for 10 lifetimes.  Popovich on the other hand is top shelf:  always seems to put a fundamentally sound team on the floor no matter who's playing and never had mega stars on his teams.    

 
HIHusker said:
Phil Jackson was a great coach, but let's be honest, when you have guys like Michael Jordan/Scottie Pippen and Kobe Bryant/Shaquille Oneal on your team it makes you look like world beaters every year.  He gets too much credit for implementing the triangle offense among other things. Once he dropped in New York with an average squad + prima donna Carmelo Anthony he didnt fair so well.  Sorry to be that guy today but I've heard enough PJ worship for 10 lifetimes.  Popovich on the other hand is top shelf:  always seems to put a fundamentally sound team on the floor no matter who's playing and never had mega stars on his teams.    
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He didn’t coach the Knicks, so...

 
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I found a Devaney

 
HIHusker said:
Phil Jackson was a great coach, but let's be honest, when you have guys like Michael Jordan/Scottie Pippen and Kobe Bryant/Shaquille Oneal on your team it makes you look like world beaters every year.  He gets too much credit for implementing the triangle offense among other things. Once he dropped in New York with an average squad + prima donna Carmelo Anthony he didnt fair so well.  Sorry to be that guy today but I've heard enough PJ worship for 10 lifetimes.  Popovich on the other hand is top shelf:  always seems to put a fundamentally sound team on the floor no matter who's playing and never had mega stars on his teams.    
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Tim Duncan is the greatest PF of all time and Tony Parker was All-NBA and MVP of the 2007 Finals.  Kawhi Leonard was the 2014 Finals MVP, All-NBA and 2x Defensive player of the year.

Pop is a great coach, but to say he never had mega stars is crazy talk.  Phil Jackson also won two Championships with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol.  Not exactly Shaq.

 
HIHusker said:
Phil Jackson was a great coach, but let's be honest, when you have guys like Michael Jordan/Scottie Pippen and Kobe Bryant/Shaquille Oneal on your team it makes you look like world beaters every year.  He gets too much credit for implementing the triangle offense among other things. Once he dropped in New York with an average squad + prima donna Carmelo Anthony he didnt fair so well.  Sorry to be that guy today but I've heard enough PJ worship for 10 lifetimes.  Popovich on the other hand is top shelf:  always seems to put a fundamentally sound team on the floor no matter who's playing and never had mega stars on his teams.    
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Look at how Michael and Kobe did without Phil Jackson and that will give you a good idea of how good he is, while also yes, of course, being fortunate to coach two of the best players in league history.

 
In the Deed the Glory said:
Tim Duncan is the greatest PF of all time and Tony Parker was All-NBA and MVP of the 2007 Finals.  Kawhi Leonard was the 2014 Finals MVP, All-NBA and 2x Defensive player of the year.

Pop is a great coach, but to say he never had mega stars is crazy talk.  Phil Jackson also won two Championships with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol.  Not exactly Shaq.
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Not even a respectable mention of "The Admiral"?  Come on David Robinson is going to come kick you in the sack.

 
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