John Calipari named Naismith Coach of the Year after leading Memphis to NCAA title game

 
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- John Calipari was named Naismith National Coach of the Year by The Atlanta Ti... [link]

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John Calipari Would Prefer Players Get Credited With Points They Didn't Earn

I was pleasantly surprised with the tune of John Calipari's post game interview with the lovely Sam Ryan. He was saying all the right things, taking the blame off his players and putting it on himself (foul!11!) and giving the necessary ...
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On free throw shooting, and why I won't kill Coach Calipari

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John Calipari Owes This Guy Dinner

The last few weeks John Calipari, Memphis basketball coach, has declared war on the media. Anytime anyone in the media has brought up the free-throw situation to Calipari he has done his best to rip them to pieces and go on the defensive. Do yourself a favor and watch these videos so you lose all respect that you once had for John Calipari
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Calipari Doesn't Like the Refs' Stupid Monitors

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Can’t dribble drive a foul shot, Tiger High LOL

Darwin: The patron saint of douchebags like Calipari or the Ultimate Judge and Jury? Memphis? Where is your God now?? It’s only fitting that the Memphis State lose the ball game at the foul line. Horrible display of poise. LMAO. I hope that ...
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