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Broken arm, bats, anger left unchecked
The Washington Times ^ | 3-2-05 | Tom Knott

Posted on 03/02/2005 11:06:14 AM PST by JZelle

John Chaney, the provocateur of Philadelphia, is accustomed to receiving a free pass because of all his humanitarian work. As you know, he helps little old ladies navigate dangerous intersections. He is a father figure to all too many of the fatherless basketball players who elect to play at Temple. He saves lives. You know the well-worn talking points. Chaney teaches life skills with a basketball in his hand, which, to be honest, is beside the point. Chaney appears to have a serious anger-management problem, which is the point.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: anger; basketball; chaney; temple

1 posted on 03/02/2005 11:06:15 AM PST by JZelle
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To: JZelle

And the Atlantic 10 Conference leadership will not do anything to discipline him. They are a joke.


2 posted on 03/02/2005 11:15:50 AM PST by Corporate Law (<>< -- Xavier Basketball - Perennial Slayer of #1 Ranked Teams)
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To: JZelle

Another reason not to watch sports on TV.


3 posted on 03/02/2005 11:18:28 AM PST by sine_nomine (Protect the weakest of the weak - the unborn babies.)
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To: sine_nomine
Another reason not to watch sports on TV.

I love watching my teams on TV, but sadly, you are correct... :(

4 posted on 03/02/2005 11:19:54 AM PST by frogjerk
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To: JZelle

Nothing has happened to the 'goon'. He was just 'obeying the coach'. [also known as 'just following orders']


5 posted on 03/02/2005 11:23:42 AM PST by ex-snook (Exporting jobs and the money to buy America is lose-lose..)
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To: sine_nomine

"Another reason not to watch sports on TV."

There is no reason to watch sports on TV. Go down to your local high school and watch them play. You will be supporting your community, the kids love to have people watch them and you can get your A$$ off the couch.

DISCLAIMER: My wife teaches science and coaches volleyball at our local high school.

Holtz
JeffersonRepublic.com


6 posted on 03/02/2005 11:32:30 AM PST by JeffersonRepublic.com (The 51st state is right around the corner.)
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To: JZelle

If this had been Bobby Knight, he would have been fired by now.


7 posted on 03/02/2005 11:33:45 AM PST by GodBlessRonaldReagan (Count Petofi will not be denied!)
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To: ex-snook

Chaney ordered the Code Red!


8 posted on 03/02/2005 12:09:51 PM PST by JZelle
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