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Trib: Doug Collins expected to be next Bulls coach
Trib: Doug Collins expected to be next Bulls coach
This report from KC Johnson was mentioned earlier today in a (since hidden) fanpost, but that was a first draft, with the idea that Collins could be coming in as either the head coach or an assistant. Now? Six weeks ago Thursday, shortly after firing interim coach Jim Boylan, general manager John Paxson talked about hiring someone who passionately resonated with players and fans.  ...
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On Doug Collins and Pace
Chicago Bull — ... Much has been made over at Blogabull about the fact that Collins' teams finished in the bottom of the league in pace during his tenure as the Bulls head coach from 1986-89. ...

CSI: Chicago
the Blowtorch — You might think that Doug Collins is the only former Chicago Bull returning to the Windy City , but you'd be wrong. The Blowtorch presents to you two independent pictures that surely hint at the return of another legend. Draw your own conclusions. [image] [image] HMMMMMMM...............

Doug Collins Back To The Bulls
Intentional Foul — ... Reports are coming out that the Chicago Bulls are filling their coaching void with a familiar face — Doug Collins. Naturally, thoughts return to his first stint with the Bulls when he had a young player named Michael something-or-another who went on to accomplish a milestone or two in the NBA. Obviously, this is no longer the case with the current version of Chicago’s team. ...

Doug Collins to be New Bulls Coach
Dime Magazine — ... . Yeah, Doug Collins has coached the Bulls in the past with solid success (he had a young MJ in the mix) but this still feels like it came out of nowhere. We know guys like to play it close to the vest, especially when they’re negotiating deals, but we’ve heard Collins multiple times on game broadcasts say he’s done coaching. The big question here is how Collins will mesh a team of young, sometimes volatile players. Throw in the No. 1 pick and the whole thing could either spell quick success or, after seeing how it went down when Collins last coached in D.C., a potential ...

The 10-man rotation, starring Doug Collins back in red (?)
Ball Don't Lie — A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Blog-a-Bull. Plenty of mixed reaction over the Chicago Sun-Times' Collins-to-coach-the-Bulls rumor. PF: SLAM Online. The fashion (non)sense of Walter Herrmann. SF: West Coast Bias. You'll never guess who Tim Donaghy's new witness-protection ...

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