Mike Kzyzewski on Responsibility

Mike Krzyzewski on Strategy

Longtime Duke University and Team USA Olympics basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski was awarded the George Marshall Medal by the Association of the United States Army for his selfless work to support troops and their families.  

During his acceptance speech at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Coach K offered some cogent yet incisive criticisms on current events.  Without mentioning any names, Krzyzewski intimated how strategic thought from the parquet courts could assist formulation of policy at Foggy Bottom or even "in the Oval". 

If only President Obama would spend less time on Barack-etology (sic) during March Madness, and more time on executing his primary duties as Commander-in-Chief, we might be able to achieve results, even without actually putting boots on the ground.  But a leader who insists on  transparently telegraphing strategic taboos  about the red line which he won't cross gives advantage to opponents.

Mike Krzyzewski on Losing

Yet after Duke fell in the "second" round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament, Coach K had the class to congratulate Mercer for their victory over the Blue Devils. 

Alas, Krzyzewski  did not apologize to so many who had their March Madness brackets totally blown. 

Sydney Dean on Basketball

It seems that these two hustlers from the White Men Can't Jump movie have informed  Vice President Joe Biden's bluster on basketball, but it is questionable if lunchbucket Joe really has skills. 

Mike Krzyzewski on Winning

Coach K knows about winning basketball games, as he has lead the Blue Devils to four NCAA National Championships, 11 Final Four appearances, 12 ACC Regular Season Titles and 13 ACC Tournament Championships. 

His philosophy is teamwork and working hard.  But based on his surname, I am not sure if teams would be naturals for the National Spelling Bee.