Go To Hell DOOK!!!

As a UNC Tarheel fan, I have been hating Mike Krzyzewski all my life. As I was learning to read and write, I was also learning to hate Duke. At first this hatred was isolated to just North Carolinians. Now that Duke is a household name, though, the love and hate of this man has spread throughout the country. It would be hard to find someone who had not at least heard the name “Coach K.” This fact draws a definite line in the sand. Those that love him think that he is flat out the best college basketball coach of all time. They don’t just think this- they know this. Fans will spout stats and figures, honors and accolades, all backing up the central claim that Coach K is the absolute best. Critics of this man (and I’m happy to say this group is growing) have uncovered of wealth of data that shines a disparaging light on some of Coach K’s many accomplishments. These areas include graduation rates, coaching style, player development and overall personality. Fans and critics alike will not doubt the success of this man. Quite simply, he is an incredible coach. Opponents of Coach K, however, are quick to point out that he is not the almighty, best-ever, savior-to-the-game coach that so many Duke fans shout at the rest from atop their high horse.

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