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The Decaying Evolution of Education...

Harp

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...and Ted Williams for his disciplined mastery of the strike zone.:D
...also Moe Berg, a fellow Red Sox for his mastery of languages and poetry. He could recite Poe, a raven.:D
 

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...and another nod to Leo Durocher-Chicago Cubs manager-advocate of physical and psychological intimidation of the opponent team.:cool:

That's okay for the pro leagues, and it can certainly be entertaining. But in college level sport, where student players really can't strike back, it's the indication of a bully and a thug. The names Wayne Woodrow Hayes and Robert Knight come to mind in that regard.
 
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Harp

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That's okay for the pro leagues, and it can certainly be entertaining. But in college level sport, where student players really can't strike back, it's the indication of a bully and a thug. The names Wayne Woodrow Hayes and Robert Knight come to mind in that regard.

Of course, nolo contendere. But Leo Durocher made a Munsters cameo appearance.:cool: Hayes just threw a left cross:eek: and Knight tossed a chair.;)
 

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