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Ed S.'s avatar

John, this is an excellent essay that frames decisions made and how they affect people in the wake. Smith made his decision, and he has to live with it and his $. Rueck made his decision to stay, and he will rebuild and return to the NCAA tourney—eventually. These two coaches couldn’t be more different in personality, values or record of achievement. While I don’t wish Smith any ill (well not too much anyway), I respect and appreciate what Scott has done and what he will do going forward. Thanks for the great piece!

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Dermon Allen's avatar

Smith has no regrets leaving. The typical behavior of some one on the low empathy scale.

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