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Bruins Nation found this 4/3/2008 on www.dailynews.com [flag]
When Tom Coughlin heard John Wooden was hospitalized recently, he called UCLA to see if he could schedule a chat with him. Coughlin, who just coached the New York Giants to one of the most thrilling upset victories in Super Bowl history, is a Wooden disciple. On the grand stage of the Super Bowl, he spent much of his time discussing how Wooden's books and principles shaped his career. Coughlin ... [link]

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Ben Ball News & Notes
Published 4/3/2008 by Nestor <info@bruinsnation.com> at Bruins Nation
... Lastly, Jill Painter has an update on Coach Wooden, who recently received a call from Tom Coughlin. The Super Bowl champion coach was checking in with the Coach. Coach will not make it to San Antonio. He is take it easy, resting up, and thankfully according to Painter’s report he now has someone ‘with him around the clock’ to look after him. And of course he is on everyone’s mind in this Nation. From ...

Tom Coughlin gives John Wooden a call
Published 4/3/2008 by Neil Best at Watchdog
Turns out Bill Parcells and Bob Knight are not the only Giants coach/hoops Hall of Famer buddies (see post below). Tom Coughlin has bonded with a certain former UCLA leader. What's next? Ray Handley and Coach K?

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