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Duke regrouping from time off and Twitter world criticism of Coach K

Post author:Tom Shanahan
Post published:December 31, 2020
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By TOM SHANAHAN The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down in ways big and small, but sometimes comic relief is needed to deal with life. Duke sophomore Wendell Moore was asked about the players’ reaction to the Twitter world floating suggestions Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski was nefariously looking for ways to end the season after losses to Big Ten schools Michigan State and Illinois. Needless to say, having been in countless practice sessions with Coach…

Krzyzewski calls for college basketball to reassess playing games during COVID-19 outbreaks

Post author:Tom Shanahan
Post published:December 9, 2020
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By TOM SHANAHAN Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said college basketball needs to reassess its ongoing approach to the season while COVID-19 outbreaks are rising within the sport and throughout the country. Krzyzewski spoke after the No. 10-ranked Blue Devils (2-2) lost 83-68 loss to No. 6 Illinois (4-1) on Tuesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. He pointed out in October the NCAA committees reached decisions to start the season on Nov. 25, but the “committee” approach hasn’t responded…