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Wisdom from Naismith, Temple and Big 5 Hall of Fame Coach John Chaney. Not John Chaney's account.
Joined May 2012
“A college education is the only opportunity a kid has to save his life. Education is light. Education is heat. College shouldn’t be for the privileged few. How can we raise the ceiling without raising the floor?” . God Bless you, Coach Chaney. The 🌹 that grew from concrete.
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When John answered, Coach said “absolutely not.”. “You are the most competent person I’ve ever worked with. If they are going to hire you, you better be a President, VP, or CEO. Call them back.”. John was trying to explain corporate dynamics but Coach wouldn’t listen to a word.
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Once John contemplated going to work at Comcast full-time. John worked behind the scenes in production. Coach was ready to do whatever was in John’s best interest, and asked what his title would be.
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RT @TUMBBHoops: We are saddened to share the passing of longtime staff member John DiSangro ’88. The longest-tenured member of John Chaney….
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One of the saddest Temple days as we lost the legendary John DiSangro. What is below doesn’t begin to describe what a great human being John was. A truly selfless man and he did it all with a smile. There is no John Chaney without John DiSangro. Now they will be reunited.
Salute to John DiSangro, who kept everything in order during the Chaney era. Donut runs at 4am, ticket requests, travel, housing & everything in between. It takes 10 people today to do what John did alone. Temple isn’t Temple & John Chaney isn’t a HOF coach without John! 🦉 🍒
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Do people still care about graduating? All we hear about is the portal and NIL.
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Coach was never prouder than the day Rasheed Brokenborough graduated on time after the @NCAA made him sit out and lose his first year. They changed the rules on eligibility, in large part, due to Rasheed and Coach. One of the most under appreciated players and people at TU. 💯
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RT @Chaney_Quotes: Born January 21, 1932 in Jacksonville, FL. We miss you and will be thinking of you today and always. 🙏 .
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RT @MikeThreeswyk: Happy heavenly birthday John Chaney. Almost everything I have today can be traced back to him and him giving a kid like….
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If opposing team jumped out to big early lead, Coach typically wouldn’t call a timeout. The PG would look over + Coach would say, “You got us into this shit, don’t look at me to get your ass out.”. Can’t expect your team to play through adversity if you always bail them out.
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One of the all-time greats and a loyal supporter of Temple Basketball. 🦉.
We are saddened by the loss of @TempleUniv legend Bill Mlkvy ’52, who passed away recently. “The Owl Without a Vowel” holds the @NCAA record with 54 straight points scored in a game vs. Wilkes in 1950-51. Our love & thoughts go out to the Mlkvy family & the Owl community.
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Mr. Eddie Howard aka Mr. Squeegee likely tearing a young camper a new one as Mark Macon looks on. 1988.
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Coach in all his glory at the market. Busting everyone’s chops and bringing food for anyone who visited the basketball office in the basement of McGonigle Hall.
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The good old days at Chaney-Hill camp in Ambler. Highlight was crab night when Coach bought bushels for all campers and staff straight from Baltimore.
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Bobble head night. Postgame. 2002. Coach always made time for kids. 🙏
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RT @thePTtv40: @Chaney_Quotes @KevinNegandhi @TempleUniv Yep. ! And before Kevin, Coach used to put up with me. When I graduated, he told….
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No matter your role, your sport, or your stature - if you were a Temple person - Coach was there for you.
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Recalled this wonderful @KevinNegandhi story + picture today. Devoting hours of his day to a student reporter is something only a @TempleUniv or Philly person could understand. This was a daily occurrence. We loved Coach because he loved all of us. We should all love this way.
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