- Joined
- Aug 31, 2011
- Messages
- 149
- Reaction Score
- 573
Twitter (including Jon Rothstein) are reporting John Thompson has passed away at 78
It’s true. Local DC TV has reported it.This feels like something that would have been announced with a press release, not some random Tweets. Let's wait a couple of hours to see what happens. Very sad if true.
2020 strikes again. RIP to one of the greats.Getting to the point I’m afraid to use the internet
That team reached the East Regional Final. They were run out of the building by UMass, but that was a great UMass team. The 1996 Kentucky team is considered one of the greatest ever, and UMass beat them by 10 points. Unfortunately for UMass, they lost in the rematch, which the defacto National Championship game.There are some fair criticisms of JT II for not doing more with that 1996 Iverson team, which was probably the most talented team in the country that year. Sometimes it just doesn't work out for a team, as UConn fans know.
That team reached the East Regional Final. They were run out of the building by UMass, but that was a great UMass team. The 1996 Kentucky team is considered one of the greatest ever, and UMass beat them by 10 points. Unfortunately for UMass, they lost in the rematch, which the defacto National Championship game.
They were responding to nelson. Door was opened.Wouldn't have counted anyway right?
This thread was about losing a legendary coach and you're talking about UMass beating him, timings not real good!
They were responding to nelson. Door was opened.
Math challenged?RIP Coach T. 2020 is absolutely brutal. We've got 3 more months left. Stay safe everyone!
They obviously didn't read the terms of service when they signed up. It clearly stated ....Ignore nelson. RIP ...They were responding to nelson. Door was opened.
What year do you live in?This feels like something that would have been announced with a press release, not some random Tweets.
I was actually defending Thompson. Nelson thought they underachievd. I don't think they did. They certainly weren't more talented than that loaded UK team, and I don't think they were better than UMass, as was proven on the court. You could debate if they were as good as that year's UConn team. The point being, they got as far as they should have.They were responding to nelson. Door was opened.