John Wooden Hospitalized
by Joey Kaufman on Jun 3, 2010 6:15 PM PDT
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While the pulse of the Los Angeles basketball world is centered solely around Staples Center for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Celtics this evening, news cycling out of the UCLA medical center is saying that the Bruins' legendary basketball coach John Wooden has been hospitalized and is presently in "grave condition." Per SI.com:
KCAL9/CBS2 reported that Wooden, 99, was in "grave" condition after being hospitalized Sunday and he has refused to eat for the past couple of days.
A UCLA spokesman could not immediately confirm the report.
Rivalry and USC fandom aside, I think I speak for all members of the Trojan Family in saying that our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Wooden and his family.
Update #1: Tweet from Pete Carroll:
Thank you Coach Wooden for all your inspiration & guidance. I'll always live knowing your influence & extraordinary genius.
Update #2: Wooden "Resting Comfortably"
From UCLA Sports Information Director Marc Dellins:
Coach John Wooden is resting comfortably at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and spent a peaceful night. He was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday, May 26 due to dehydration. At the request of the family, no other information regarding Coach Wooden's condition will be released.
Members of the Wooden Family and UCLA staff are not available for interviews regarding Coach's condition.There will be an update this afternoon.
(Note: Please be respectful and refrain from any Wooden/Sam Gilbert bashing. You can talk about that any other day - just not now. Life is more important than the se little "rivalries.")
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Still no further word on Wooden
All that’s being said is that he’s “battling.”
--Conquest Chronicles , SBNation's USC Trojans blog
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Sad to hear that he is sick
Regardless of what happens, the man has lived a lot, and been a positive influence on the people that he has touched.
I got to meet him once when he spoke to our class at USC. Incredible man.
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
Contrary to some media outlets, including the Washington Post, Wooden is still alive.
--Conquest Chronicles , SBNation's USC Trojans blog
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I've met him several times
nothing short of an amazing individual. Talked about how our wives have the same name and everything else that wasn’t basketball related. A truly special experience.
Still no word on Wooden
In other LA basketball news, Lakers defeated the Celtics 102-89 in Game 1.
--Conquest Chronicles , SBNation's USC Trojans blog
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"But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only." Matthey 24:36
Still LOCO after all these years
All hail Augustus Kiffin!
M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIVM·FECIT
*ugh! Matthew 24:36
edit function is desperately needed here…
Still LOCO after all these years
All hail Augustus Kiffin!
M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIVM·FECIT
Whatever it takes! (exclamation, and definitely not a question mark!)
We’re all pickin’ up, what you’re puttin’ down.
I have a primo named, Mateo- now that guy’s a “comico”! Yes, sir!
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
by BixBeiderbecke on Jun 3, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
What. A. LIFE!
I’ts not at all uncomfortable for me to say, that John Wooden has seen huge success in all that he’s done as a coach and private man. He’s become America’s most revered coach for the game of college basketball, and what sets him apart from most any other in this world: is that he “carried the mantle” all the beautiful way home until his passing. You can just tell, he wore that title and crown, proudly too!
In the ninety years that this man’s been on this planet, this planet has been better for it. Holy moly, Coach has seen a lot of history take place in the world and in this country.
Mr. John Wooden, I salute you! It was truly an honor being a big fan of yours and also a fan of all that you’ve done in your life. Thanks Coach. Just, thanks- really!
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
by BixBeiderbecke on Jun 4, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
RIP John Wooden
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Still LOCO after all these years
All hail Augustus Kiffin!
M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIVM·FECIT
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