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"Tuning Out" the Easy Media Answers
The Bulls "tuned out" Scott Skiles. Ask anybody - it's the general consensus. But what does that even mean? And did the bandying about of this relatively meaningless phrase lead to the premature firing of a guy who might actually be the best coach for this team?
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