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When they go to class in the morning, I think it is. And the study hall right here, with all the computers, it is. And with the full room and board and tuition and fees, I think it is. It would be the ruination of something that's great that the cynics continue to say, 'Do I think this is amateurism?' ... I would be 100 percent against anything like [NBA subsidies]. The only thing I've ever said is more stipends for the kids. The No. 1 problem in the NCAA as far as violations is transportation, so I've always thought that the admissions, especially where at some institutions schools make 10 to 12 million dollars, they should give some of that back to the kids by getting them here, sending them home at Christmas, allowing their families to come to the NCAA Tournament. - Jim Calhoun Quotes

When they go to class in the morning, I think it is. And the study hall right here, with all the computers, it is. And with the full room and board and tuition and fees, I think it is. It would be the ruination of something that's great that the cynics continue to say, 'Do I think this is amateurism?' ... I would be 100 percent against anything like [NBA subsidies]. The only thing I've ever said is more stipends for the kids. The No. 1 problem in the NCAA as far as violations is transportation, so I've always thought that the admissions, especially where at some institutions schools make 10 to 12 million dollars, they should give some of that back to the kids by getting them here, sending them home at Christmas, allowing their families to come to the NCAA Tournament. Jim Calhoun

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He threw a couple of passes off guys' hands. But he also threw passes that no one has thrown all year. We expect that from him because he's such a great passer. - Jim Calhoun Quotes

He threw a couple of passes off guys' hands. But he also threw passes that no one has thrown all year. We expect that from him because he's such a great passer.

He threw a couple passes that went off people's hands, but he also threw some passes that we haven't had thrown all year. That's to be expected because he's a great passer. - Jim Calhoun Quotes

He threw a couple passes that went off people's hands, but he also threw some passes that we haven't had thrown all year. That's to be expected because he's a great passer.

From top to bottom, this league is terrific - Notre Dame, is a fantastic team, they sit at 1-5, but they're not a 1-5 basketball team. That's the unfortunate thing about the league. You can't have an off day, or an off couple of minutes, or you'll lose. - Jim Calhoun Quotes

From top to bottom, this league is terrific - Notre Dame, is a fantastic team, they sit at 1-5, but they're not a 1-5 basketball team. That's the unfortunate thing about the league. You can't have an off day, or an off couple of minutes, or you'll lose.

Most of those guys get gobbled up [by the NBA] and never have the opportunity to develop their game into the kind of players they can be, - Jim Calhoun Quotes

Most of those guys get gobbled up [by the NBA] and never have the opportunity to develop their game into the kind of players they can be,

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Most of those guys get gobbled up [by the NBA] and never have the opportunity to develop their game into the kind of players they can be. - Jim Calhoun Quotes

Most of those guys get gobbled up [by the NBA] and never have the opportunity to develop their game into the kind of players they can be.

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Seeding is important. If you get a No. 1 or No. 2 seed, you make things much easier on yourself. That's really what you work for all season. At the same time, what bracket you're in a makes a difference, too. I'd rather be a No. 3 seed and get an easier bracket than a No. 1 seed with a tough bracket. But if they want to give us a No. 1 seed I won't argue. - Jim Calhoun Quotes

Seeding is important. If you get a No. 1 or No. 2 seed, you make things much easier on yourself. That's really what you work for all season. At the same time, what bracket you're in a makes a difference, too. I'd rather be a No. 3 seed and get an easier bracket than a No. 1 seed with a tough bracket. But if they want to give us a No. 1 seed I won't argue.

I told him I had him for a triple-double: 11, 11 and 11. The statistician, when you throw that bad pass to the guy who's surrounded by three people, gives it (turnover) to the guy who drops it. I don't. - Jim Calhoun Quotes

I told him I had him for a triple-double: 11, 11 and 11. The statistician, when you throw that bad pass to the guy who's surrounded by three people, gives it (turnover) to the guy who drops it. I don't.

The difference between the two teams, quite frankly, was we're a little more athletic and a little more experienced. That's what it came down to. - Jim Calhoun Quotes

The difference between the two teams, quite frankly, was we're a little more athletic and a little more experienced. That's what it came down to.

When he's introduced and he starts that loud scream Ã¢â¬â I'm sure you can all hear it across the way Ã¢â¬â he plays the game with great enthusiasm. What a wonderful thing. It really is. It's terrific to see a kid that really enjoys playing. - Jim Calhoun Quotes

When he's introduced and he starts that loud scream Ã¢â¬â I'm sure you can all hear it across the way Ã¢â¬â he plays the game with great enthusiasm. What a wonderful thing. It really is. It's terrific to see a kid that really enjoys playing.

The four teams that got byes in a 16-team league got penalized. You're not playing 16, 15, 14, and 13 anymore to get warmed up and get used to tournament play in Madison Square Garden. You're playing what turns out to be a five seed in the NCAA Tournament. And they've got a game under their belt in Madison Square Garden. Fatigue is of no issue. ... I don't care if you have to do it Tuesday night. Do 1-16, 8-9. I [feel] strongly about that. - Jim Calhoun Quotes

The four teams that got byes in a 16-team league got penalized. You're not playing 16, 15, 14, and 13 anymore to get warmed up and get used to tournament play in Madison Square Garden. You're playing what turns out to be a five seed in the NCAA Tournament. And they've got a game under their belt in Madison Square Garden. Fatigue is of no issue. ... I don't care if you have to do it Tuesday night. Do 1-16, 8-9. I [feel] strongly about that.

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