Does that speak volumes about Karl’s mediocrity — being just good enough to stick around that long, but never good enough to coach a great team? Or perhaps it suggests that he’s always been a very good coach, but as expectations kept growing, he had to take it to an unachievable level to win some hardware. Or maybe it just means that awards are generally dumb-ass popularity contests.
NBA Today: George Karl Finally Earns Kudos Read Post »
I always find it a bit odd that coaches are even considered as “sportsmen,” but obviously they deserve some recognition and Krzyzewski certainly has made his mark over the years, becoming an absolute institution at Duke.
2011 SI Sportsman of the Year: Mike Krzyzewski Read Post »
There are two very notable players this year in the American League, both of whom should very easily qualify for multiple awards. Last season, Cliff Lee was not only banished from the rotation, but demoted to Triple-A and left off the Indians post-season roster. Josh Hamilton was in the process of re-establishing his career, but
The Mid-Season Awards: American League Read Post »
