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08:50 AM ET 02.04 | A flare-up of a back problem that first started bothering him last August has sidelined University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun, perhaps for the remainder of the regular season. "I first had back spasms last summer," said Calhoun told the Globe by from his Connecticut home today. "They diagnosed it as scoliosis and we discussed the options and we treated it, but in the last few weeks it has come back." Associate head coach George Blaney will move into the role as head coach during Calhoun's absence. Calhoun, who has been in bed the past few days while taking medication to ease the pain, said that the only realistic option remaining is to have a surgical procedure to correct the problem.

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February 4, 2012  08:59 AM ET
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In another article he talked about his back pain during long flights with the team. He said when they landed he could barely get up. It sounds like he's doing the right thing taking a break and getting it addressed.

February 4, 2012  09:03 AM ET
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Spinal stenosis sounds painful! Most of us know how much normal inflammation hurts in other parts of the body. Can you imagine your spinal column narrowing and squeezing the spinal cord? Ouch.

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February 4, 2012  09:49 AM ET
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As far as CBB coaches go doesn't Calhoun have an awful graduation rate?

February 4, 2012  10:05 AM ET
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Originally posted 09:49 AM ET  02.04 by W_A_M_U?

As far as CBB coaches go doesn't Calhoun have an awful graduation rate?

If you want to be in the top 10 every year you have to keep those AAU kids rotating through your system ...

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February 4, 2012  10:54 AM ET
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GO BUCKS GO!

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February 4, 2012  11:20 AM ET
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Go Cyclones GO!

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February 4, 2012  01:04 PM ET
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Originally posted 10:11 AM ET  02.04 by 2012 BB Champs 06

I do not place any blame on a low rate with any of them considering the NBA is calling the shots and takes them just one year removed from HS, not the coaches fault at all.

Typical response from the bluegrass. Calishady has them drinking the kool-aid just like Jim Jones what a tragedy.

February 4, 2012  05:49 PM ET
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GO BUCKS GO!

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GO BUCKS GO!

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