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Just So We’re Clear…
Just So We’re Clear…
So what you’re saying, Coach Cal, is that you’re not concerned with how your team shoots free throws, right? Are we understanding that correctly? Ok, just checkin…
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The NCAA Title That Almost Wasn't [Ncca Championship Game Blogdome]
Deadspin — ... • Just So We're Clear ... So what you're saying, Coach Cal, is that you're not concerned with how your team shoots free throws, right? Are we understanding that correctly? [Rush The Court] ...

What. A. Game.
The Money Line Journal — ... Calipari didn’t have to let his arrogance blind him on the matter though. This may be the greatest jinx of all time. ...

Rock Chalk Championship Part 57
The Money Line Journal — ... Photo courtesy of Rush The Court. 8 years from now I will probably be a full blown alcoholic with no friends, no prospects, and no equity, but at least I’ll always have 2008 Kansas. Don’t even try to take it away from me. ...

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