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I loved Coach G’s comment about people who criticize only leave anonymous names, and if they do get pressed they back right down. So many people are so quick to criticize, but there are a few main questions I would pose…

If you were on the sideline, would you be able to draw up a play with 2 seconds left to win the game?!

Were you criticizing the coaching staff when we were 16-0, or were you like Dicky V saying Gaudio could be in the running for coach of the year?!

If you were on the court, would you have been able to make that three/dunk/jump shot… whatever it might be.

People need to remember that these are college kids, and do make mistakes, but I think the program, coaching staff, and players on the roster make me proud to be a Deacon fan!

You say that it was impressive how Coach G sat down with you and spent so much time, but if people knew him off the court they would realize that this is just who he is.

Aaron Berlin on 04/04/2009 (4:37 pm)

Dan
The last loss kinda ruined the tournament this year for me.  However, it is not normally the let downs that define you, but how you respond to those let downs.  Dino will have a good opportunity in the years to come.  I hope he has great success.
Great post.  I enjoy the music insights.

steve on 04/03/2009 (1:36 am)

OK Dan,

I’m getting worried now. It seems you like music as much as your job! Part of me is scared but as long as you continue to cover the Deacs, all is well!

I would like, one coming Wednesday, to meet for dinner to talk Wake and music before heading to the Garage, if you’re up for it. My knowledge of music is certainly not as vast as yours but I do know 60s-80s rock. Have also listened to country the last 20 years or so but recently I’m into contemporary blues, not only of EC, BB and Stevie Ray but also players like Jimmy Thackery, Tinsley Ellis. Magic Slim, Nick Moss, Joanna Connor and Jim Dickinson to name a few!

You up for some dinner?

Ken Green on 04/02/2009 (11:54 pm)

I like the lyrical association.  In the end, it’s just a game, and these are 18-22 year old kids.  We love the Deacs, and we love Dino, and we love the Band.  I hope they learned their lessons well.

MikeL on 04/02/2009 (10:12 pm)

“The Last Waltz” film of The Band’s farewell concert is an all time classic.  My buddies and I back in the day loved the movie and all the guest stars jamming with the group; Neil Young, Van Morrison, and on and on.  Good times!

Charles Turnage on 04/02/2009 (9:14 pm)

Phenomenal post, Dan.  The version of The Weight from The Last Waltz with the backup singers is my favorite…just a great blending of vocal and musical talent.

Nick on 04/02/2009 (9:00 pm)