John Wooden

MrBug708 · 06-03-2010, 06:53 PM

Not expected to make it through the night

Chief Rum · 06-03-2010, 06:55 PM

Wow, how did I miss that?

My prayers for you, Mr. Wizard.

MrBug708 · 06-03-2010, 06:58 PM

Supposedly passed. Like Chick Hearn and Vin Scully, there will never be anyone to replace him

k0ruptr · 06-03-2010, 07:22 PM

very very sad. lost a genius.

MrBug708 · 06-03-2010, 07:22 PM

Now reports have been rescinded.

Kodos · 06-03-2010, 07:37 PM

Zombie alert!

DanGarion · 06-03-2010, 07:48 PM

Very sad day if so.

Heart goes out to the entire Wooden and UCLA family.

SirFozzie · 06-03-2010, 07:54 PM

.. god bless the wizard of westwood.

molson · 06-03-2010, 11:26 PM

Probably the person who was simply the best at life of anyone I ever read about.

Radii · 06-03-2010, 11:40 PM

damn, very very sad. Sympathies to bug and cr and any other UCLA fans too, any fan of the program has to feel very special ties to Wooden.

Noop · 06-03-2010, 11:56 PM

Truly a legend. I know his first day in heaven was a busy one, he had to run practice for a squad up there I am sure of it.

Chief Rum · 06-04-2010, 12:38 AM

No new news yet that I have heard. I know we'll hear, though, if it does.

So I am hopeful for now that Coach is still living on at this moment.

Death comes for us all, though--if this is his time, I hope he goes there without pain or hardship.

the_meanstrosity · 06-04-2010, 12:51 AM

Sending good thoughts and prayers Coach Wooden's way.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-04-2010, 05:12 PM

Reports: UCLA Bruins legend John Wooden, 99, resting in hospital - ESPN Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES -- Former UCLA basketball coach and Hall of Famer John Wooden is hospitalized at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and resting comfortably, the university said in a statement Friday.

Wooden was admitted to the hospital on May 26 due to dehydration, the school said. At the request of the family, no other information about his condition will be released. In UCLA's statement, Wooden's family and the university thanked Wooden's fans for their prayers.

Television station KCAL in Los Angeles first reported Wooden's hospitalization, and the Los Angeles Times confirmed it through school sources. Both outlets described his condition Thursday night as "grave." ...

k0ruptr · 06-04-2010, 09:21 PM

just got word he passed

RIP

MrBug708 · 06-04-2010, 09:23 PM

Looks like it's being reported as officially passing

Eaglesfan27 · 06-04-2010, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBug708

Looks like it's being reported as officially passing

Sad. At least, he had a long fulfilling life. RIP.

MrBug708 · 06-04-2010, 09:27 PM

I hope he finds peace now with his wife, Nell

miami_fan · 06-04-2010, 09:32 PM

RIP Coach!

TroyF · 06-04-2010, 09:39 PM

BYU 14 · 06-04-2010, 11:11 PM

RIP, definitely has a spot on the Mount Rushmore of coaches!

General Mike · 06-04-2010, 11:18 PM

MrBug708 · 06-05-2010, 12:17 AM

Coach John Wooden, 1910â€“2010 / UCLA Newsroom

Some info from UCLA

And a gerat short blurb on probably what was his greatest words

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tySxPue9Dmw

Chief Rum · 06-05-2010, 01:45 AM

I'm posting from my phone & out of town, so this will need to be short and sweet.

God bless you, Coach. You were the greatest coach--and yet an even better man.

"Make each day your masterpiece."

--Coach John Robert Wooden

korme · 06-05-2010, 02:31 AM

Of all the things I know about Coach Wooden, the Sportscenter Special about his dedication to his wife was one of the most touching things I've ever witnessed. RIP Coach, none were more prestigious or classy.

Radii · 06-05-2010, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

I'm posting from my phone & out of town, so this will need to be short and sweet.

Man I'm expecting a 5000 word post from you at some point and I promise I'll read all of it

the_meanstrosity · 06-05-2010, 05:18 AM

RIP Coach Wooden.

duckman · 06-05-2010, 04:08 PM

"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."---John Wooden

RIP Coach

molson · 06-05-2010, 06:46 PM

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.

Ability is a poor man's wealth.

Adversity is the state in which man mostly easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

Be prepared and be honest.

Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.

Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.

I'd rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.

If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?

If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.

It isn't what you do, but how you do it.

It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.

It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.

It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.

Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters.

Never mistake activity for achievement.

Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.

Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.

The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.

There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer.

Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.

What you are as a person is far more important that what you are as a basketball player.

Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.

You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.

You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

06-03-2010, 06:55 PM	#2
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Wow, how did I miss that? My prayers for you, Mr. Wizard. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

06-03-2010, 07:22 PM	#4
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	very very sad. lost a genius. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

06-03-2010, 07:48 PM	#7
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	Very sad day if so. Heart goes out to the entire Wooden and UCLA family. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

06-03-2010, 07:54 PM	#8
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	.. god bless the wizard of westwood. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

06-03-2010, 11:56 PM	#11
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	Truly a legend. I know his first day in heaven was a busy one, he had to run practice for a squad up there I am sure of it. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

06-03-2010, 06:58 PM	#3
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Supposedly passed. Like Chick Hearn and Vin Scully, there will never be anyone to replace him

06-03-2010, 07:37 PM	#6
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Zombie alert!

06-03-2010, 11:26 PM	#9
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Probably the person who was simply the best at life of anyone I ever read about.

06-03-2010, 11:40 PM	#10
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	damn, very very sad. Sympathies to bug and cr and any other UCLA fans too, any fan of the program has to feel very special ties to Wooden.

06-04-2010, 12:38 AM	#12
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	No new news yet that I have heard. I know we'll hear, though, if it does. So I am hopeful for now that Coach is still living on at this moment. Death comes for us all, though--if this is his time, I hope he goes there without pain or hardship. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

06-04-2010, 12:51 AM	#13
the_meanstrosity College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002	Sending good thoughts and prayers Coach Wooden's way.

06-04-2010, 05:12 PM	#14
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Reports: UCLA Bruins legend John Wooden, 99, resting in hospital - ESPN Los Angeles LOS ANGELES -- Former UCLA basketball coach and Hall of Famer John Wooden is hospitalized at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and resting comfortably, the university said in a statement Friday. Wooden was admitted to the hospital on May 26 due to dehydration, the school said. At the request of the family, no other information about his condition will be released. In UCLA's statement, Wooden's family and the university thanked Wooden's fans for their prayers. Television station KCAL in Los Angeles first reported Wooden's hospitalization, and the Los Angeles Times confirmed it through school sources. Both outlets described his condition Thursday night as "grave." ... __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

06-04-2010, 09:21 PM	#15
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	just got word he passed RIP __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

06-04-2010, 09:23 PM	#16
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Looks like it's being reported as officially passing

06-04-2010, 09:27 PM	#18
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I hope he finds peace now with his wife, Nell

06-04-2010, 09:32 PM	#19
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	RIP Coach! __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

06-04-2010, 09:39 PM	#20
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	RIP

06-04-2010, 11:11 PM	#21
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	RIP, definitely has a spot on the Mount Rushmore of coaches!

06-04-2010, 11:18 PM	#22
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	RIP

06-05-2010, 12:17 AM	#23
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Coach John Wooden, 1910â€“2010 / UCLA Newsroom Some info from UCLA And a gerat short blurb on probably what was his greatest words http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tySxPue9Dmw Last edited by MrBug708 : 06-05-2010 at 12:19 AM.

06-05-2010, 01:45 AM	#24
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I'm posting from my phone & out of town, so this will need to be short and sweet. God bless you, Coach. You were the greatest coach--and yet an even better man. "Make each day your masterpiece." --Coach John Robert Wooden __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

06-05-2010, 02:31 AM	#25
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Of all the things I know about Coach Wooden, the Sportscenter Special about his dedication to his wife was one of the most touching things I've ever witnessed. RIP Coach, none were more prestigious or classy.

06-05-2010, 05:18 AM	#27
the_meanstrosity College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002	RIP Coach Wooden.

06-05-2010, 06:46 PM	#29
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. Ability is a poor man's wealth. Adversity is the state in which man mostly easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then. Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. Be prepared and be honest. Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights. Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability. Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be. I'd rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent. If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over? If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes. It isn't what you do, but how you do it. It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen. It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters. Never mistake activity for achievement. Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming. Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts. Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team. The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones. There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer. Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out. What you are as a person is far more important that what you are as a basketball player. Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one. You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

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