Pat Summitt

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  1. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Has announced that she is suffering from dementia, but that she will continue to coach...."Said Summitt: "There's not going to be any pity party and I'll make sure of that.""

    Very sad diagnosis.

    Pat Summitt
     
    Terry O'Keefe, Aug 23, 2011
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  2. BuckeyeT

    BuckeyeT Well-Known Member

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    Very sad indeed....for my money one of the great coaches of all time, at any level, in any sport, any gender ....

    I had the good fortune and great honor and privilege of meeting her during my time in Tennessee. An extraordinary lady by any measure.....
     
    BuckeyeT, Aug 23, 2011
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  3. Don Ballard

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    Tremendous coach and icon at Tennessee. I certainly wish her well meeting one of life's difficult challenges.
     
    Don Ballard, Aug 23, 2011
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    Gator Bill Well-Known Member Administrator

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    That is terrible. Hopefully the medications and mental exercises will allow her to keep functioning well.

    Very sad.

    She is a class act.
     
    Gator Bill, Aug 23, 2011
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    Amen to all said above.
     
    Sid, Aug 23, 2011
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  6. JO'Co

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    A coaching legend, who's good for the kids. I hope she lasts a lot longer.
     
    JO'Co, Aug 23, 2011
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