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07:30 AM ET 07.01 | Mike Krzyzewski left no doubt Tuesday that he plans to spend the rest of his coaching career at Duke. During the opening remarks of his annual summer news conference, Krzyzewski put to rest rumors that he would be replacing Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson. "I'm not leaving Duke," Krzyzewski said. "Whatever you hear about anything like that, I would never leave Duke until I leave coaching. Anything else that's being said would be just somebody saying stuff."

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July 1, 2009  07:43 AM ET

Not a real surprise...

July 1, 2009  07:44 AM ET

If it ain't broke, don't fix it (just ask Pitino, or Calipari).

Jeff Fox
www.hoopsmanifesto.blogspot.com

July 1, 2009  08:18 AM ET

he's got a lifetime contract at Duke. Why would he want to leave that?

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July 1, 2009  09:18 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

That sucks. I wonder if he decided to turn it down because it's easier to pick up 5 year olds in Durham than in L.A.? :P

What?

July 1, 2009  09:25 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

What?

I think The Warden is referring to a Duke official being caught by the FBI trying to sell his adopted son for sex.

July 1, 2009  09:40 AM ET

Seems like a bad fit. personality not basketball.

July 1, 2009  09:41 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

I think The Warden is referring to a Duke official being caught by the FBI trying to sell his adopted son for sex.

whats that got to do with Coach K?

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July 1, 2009  10:10 AM ET

Who cares? The NBA is a joke and Duke is on the decline. North Carolina has ruled that rivalry recently and have won the recruiting wars. I think Coach K'S glory days in Cameron are over. I don't think he'll make an elite 8 or final four again.

July 1, 2009  11:34 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

That sucks. I wonder if he decided to turn it down because it's easier to pick up 5 year olds in Durham than in L.A.? :P

I hate duke as much as anyone, but that was way out of line.

July 1, 2009  12:27 PM ET
QUOTE(#10):

Who cares? The NBA is a joke and Duke is on the decline. North Carolina has ruled that rivalry recently and have won the recruiting wars. I think Coach K'S glory days in Cameron are over. I don't think he'll make an elite 8 or final four again.

July 1, 2009  01:02 PM ET

I second XX's thoughts. Your out there dude.

July 1, 2009  01:41 PM ET

too bad this is the first year that they havent split in the last like...5 years. And Duke is not on the decline. If you want to call having the longest NCAA tournament appearance a decline? Seriously, well all know that anything can happen in March Madness. And so it has for Duke. Duke has still produced more nba quality athletes. All UNC can hide behind is fricken Jordan. Ok you win. You got Jordan....who else? Exactly. So the next time you start ripping Duke for not winning a title since 2001, read the facts...and dont try to bs a bser!

July 1, 2009  01:42 PM ET
QUOTE(#12):

Who cares? The NBA is a joke and Duke is on the decline. North Carolina has ruled that rivalry recently and have won the recruiting wars. I think Coach K'S glory days in Cameron are over. I don't think he'll make an elite 8 or final four again.

too bad this is the first year that they havent split in the last like...5 years. And Duke is not on the decline. If you want to call having the longest NCAA tournament appearance a decline? Seriously, well all know that anything can happen in March Madness. And so it has for Duke. Duke has still produced more nba quality athletes. All UNC can hide behind is fricken Jordan. Ok you win. You got Jordan....who else? Exactly. So the next time you start ripping Duke for not winning a title since 2001, read the facts...and dont try to bs a bser!

July 1, 2009  02:45 PM ET
QUOTE(#15):

too bad this is the first year that they havent split in the last like...5 years. And Duke is not on the decline. If you want to call having the longest NCAA tournament appearance a decline? Seriously, well all know that anything can happen in March Madness. And so it has for Duke. Duke has still produced more nba quality athletes. All UNC can hide behind is fricken Jordan. Ok you win. You got Jordan....who else? Exactly. So the next time you start ripping Duke for not winning a title since 2001, read the facts...and dont try to bs a bser!

I am not an expert on north carolina hoops, nor a fan of their school. But I think having James Worthy, Sam Perkins, Vince Carter, and Jerry Stackhouse among your alums in the pro's (I am pretty sure I am missing some more names) that's not to shabby.

July 1, 2009  03:31 PM ET
QUOTE(#10):

Who cares? The NBA is a joke and Duke is on the decline. North Carolina has ruled that rivalry recently and have won the recruiting wars. I think Coach K'S glory days in Cameron are over. I don't think he'll make an elite 8 or final four again.

Jesus man! I am not even a Duke fan but even I know that you are totally a Carolina homer!!! I think you are wrong on this one and I am sure if you took a national pole 99.9% of everyone would agree with me. Silly rabbit trix are for kids!

July 1, 2009  03:32 PM ET

WE HAVE A WINNER! THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE FUNNIEST COMMENT EVER, PERIOD!

July 1, 2009  03:38 PM ET
QUOTE(#4):

That sucks. I wonder if he decided to turn it down because it's easier to pick up 5 year olds in Durham than in L.A.? :P

I've lost a lot of respect for you with that comment. Wait, you don't get any, right?

 
July 1, 2009  05:03 PM ET

Great college coach - period !!!!

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