"When this thing is over with completely, the next press conference I will ever be involved in will be the one that either I'm fired or I retire." Roy Williams, at a July 2000 press conference announcing he was staying at the University of Kansas
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Joey Berlin
jberlin@kansan.com
Mixed ideas after transfer to Tar Heels
I don't even know what to write. I can't sustain a thought for more than about three seconds right now. My thoughts are coming in short, uncoordinated bursts.
Roy Williams was never a god to me — I pride myself on not having heroes — but he was my favorite coach in all of sports. Here are the shots being fired in my mind's breakneck battle of emotion:
Williams is getting to realize his dream. How nice. Most people never get to live out their dreams. He won't die with any regrets.
What a crock. Roy went back on his word before he took the North Carolina job. Anyone remember this quote: "There will be no more jobs"?
That was Roy Williams in July 2000, just after he turned down the Tar Heels. So, by showing interest in the Carolina job, he was flushing his own promise down the toilet. We shouldn't be to surprised that "I'm staying" turned out to be a crock too.
Graves, resist the comfort food. You know you can.
■ Keith, you have every reason in the world to leave. I'd tell you to stay anyway but that would be selfish.
My favorite Kansas victory under Roy was in 1991 versus Arkansas in the Midwest Regional Final. Kansas erased a large deficit against Nolan Richardson's "Forty Minutes Of Hell" defense and cruised into the Final Four with a 93-81 victory.
Roy is SO not getting a future fieldhouse named after him.
I've never heard Bill Self say "dadgummit." That would be a refreshing change. Roy's down-home, media-pandering schick got old sometime around his 11th year.
All the people who thought Roy was an infallible symbol of loyalty and ethics should learn a valuable lesson here: Blind hero worship shouldn't be showered on anyone in the sports world — ever. Don't deify people you don't know. Williams is human, and humans break promises. Kansas was Roy's long-term relationship, but North Carolina was the ex-girlfriend he never could get out of his mind.
I'm really not bitter. The man won 418 games and gave me a highlight reel of great childhood and early adulthood memories. He doesn't owe me anything, and I don't owe him anything.
We won before Roy, we won with Roy and we'll continue to win after Roy. The sky isn't falling. Relax, wipe away your tears and start dreaming tonight about beating Roy's baby-blue ass in the 2004 national championship game, because it could happen — and it will.
Berlin is a senior in Journalism
Free for All
I had a dream that Roy Williams and I had a baby, and he wouldn't let me see her until I was finished with my homework.
hoy, I've detended you since the day you came here 15 years ago and I have to say I have never felt so disrespected.
After seeing Roy Williams use his powers to get Al Bohl fired, if I was coach Mangino, I would support him, too.
hoy, I've detended you since the day you came here 15 years ago and I have to say I have never felt so disrespected.
Hey, I was just wondering if anybody else read the Kansas State Collegian's e-column about Roy should move by Chris Shank. What crap is that?
hoy, I've detended you since the day you came here 15 years ago and I have to say I have never felt so disrespected.
My roommate and I are glued to our computers waiting for the latest on Roy's, like, staying here or going to North Carolina. It's driving us nuts. Like, stay here.
I wish I had the GPA to get in to Duke so I could be North Carolina's big rival for the next three years.
hoy, I've detended you since the day you came here 15 years ago and I have to say I have never felt so disrespected.
Dude, I'm pissed. First of all I'm watching Jeopardy and it gets cut in and Roy is leaving. First of all, I miss Roy Williams and now I miss Jeopardy. I'm pissed.
--hoy, I've detended you since the day you came here 15 years ago and I have to say I have never felt so disrespected.
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Hey, Roy, thanks for all the memories. We'll miss hearing you say "freakin'."
Roy you said that this question was put to rest three years ago, and quote: your mentors taught you that loyalty was most important. And you wouldn't leave Kansas for your dream job at North Carolina. You've let us down.
hoy, I've detended you since the day you came here 15 years ago and I have to say I have never felt so disrespected.
Roy, three years ago you said the only way you'd leave Kansas is if you got fired or died. I don't see either of that happening. You have betrayed your fans and athletes.
hoy, I've detended you since the day you came here 15 years ago and I have to say I have never felt so disrespected.
I just wanted to say that next year when we win the national championship, we're going to rub it in Roy's face. He's stupid for leaving.
hoy, I've detended you since the day you came here 15 years ago and I have to say I have never felt so disrespected.
Memo to Roy Williams: You don't spell loyalty U-N-C.
--hoy, I've detended you since the day you came here 15 years ago and I have to say I have never felt so disrespected.
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How do you hire a new coach without an athletics director? Isn't that his job?
I just read on ESPN that Roy's leaving to go to UNC. We're screwed. Totally, wholly and thoroughly screwed. We're going to suck now.
--went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
Today the Jayhawk cried. We love you and we'll miss you, Roy.
went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
Hey, Roy, thanks a lot, man. You really did a lot to this campus who was depressed because we lost. Thanks a lot, Bye.
Now that Roy Williams is leaving, what are we going to call Late Night? You can't say 'Late Night with Bill Self.' And what are we going to well before the games? You can't say, "Bill, Bill, Bill." "And 'Bill's Place?' That just sucks.
Roy, I can't believe you're going to let us down like this after 13 or 14 years.
went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
Roy Williams, I would like to punchasize your face.
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went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
Hi, Roy Williams. I just wanted to let you know that you're not my grandpa anymore. So see you later. Get out of Kansas.
Hey, I got a KU basketball signed by Roy Williams. Does anybody want it? Man, I'm jinxed.
I don't give a shit about Roy Williams, either
went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
--went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
That hurts, Roy. That hurts real bad.
Roy Williams is a sell-out, but now we can get a coach that doesn't cry like a little girl every time he on TV. We need Rick Pitino.
I hope that nobody at KU has respect for Roy Williams anymore. Anybody who goes back on their word like that is an asshole.
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Ruck Foy.
went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
Say it ain't so, Roy. Please. Say it ain't so.
went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
Roy, I hope you enjoy Dean Smith's shadow.
went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
Roy, if you're looking for a national championship, you're not going to find one at North Carolina.
We've been devoted to you for 15 years and this is what we get? Thanks a lot, Roy.
went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
Despite my hatred for Roy Williams, I hope that none of the basketball players are planning on leaving. We couldn't bear the loss.
went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
Yeah, I work at a gas station, and if you could go ahead and not come in and tell me what you think of Roy Williams I'd really appreciate it. Thank you.
Michael Jordan for basketball coach.
Bullshit. Roy Williams doesn't give a shit about North Carolina.
went, I guess we now know what Al Bohl feels like about being crushed like a dove. Roy has not only crushed Al Bohl, he crushed a University, a basketball team, a town, a state and the University of the
Please don't transfer, Keith Langford.
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director Al Bohl's best move?
Kansas nation. So I guess we all know what Al Boh's going through right now and I hope Kansas can rebuild and put together a winning team.
Our father who was a badass, Roy Williams was thy name. But now he's gone, the tradition doesn't live on, in Lawrence is a will in Chapel Hill.
director Al Bohl's best move?
Yeah, I was just wondering if I could get my sports pass money back for next year. Yeah, that's it.
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I already hate our new coach, unless his name is Rick Pitino.
director Al Bohl's best move?
director Al Bohl's best move?
I'd just like to say to hell with Roy, let's get Mark Few in here from Gonzaga. He'll win us a national championship, no problem.
Roy, did you make a mistake and what you meant to say was, "I don't give a shit about Kansas?"
director Al Bohl's best move?
North Carolina is an evil empire, and Roy is now their coach. So suck it, Roy. You coach the evil empire.
It's not that we lost a great coach. But now we know that all Roy Williams is or ever was is average.
director Al Bohl's best move?
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This is a sad, sad day that Roy's leaving as coach. But on a lighter note, at least I hear that Bobby Knight's looking for a new place to go and we're one of his top five choices. Woohoo!
director Al Bohl's best move?
Yeah, I hope we play Roy next year and beat the tar — get it? — the tar out of UNC.
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Two words: Ruck Foy.
So the verdict's in. Roy's a turncoat.
You know, Michael Jordan's not doing anything right now, so how about we recruit him for Roy's position.
Roy who?
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director Al Bohl's best move?
(wailing) Why, Roy? Why?
director Al Bohl's best move?
Oh, I get it, Roy. What you meant to say was, "I could give a shit about the 13 players in the locker room."
So I guess we feel pretty dumb for firing Bohl, now, don't we?
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director Al Bohl's best move?
Roy's Boys? If you go, just remember this: Larry Brown left and we persevered, and we'll persevere still. Thank you.
director Al Bohl's best move?
Roy, thanks for not winning the championship and disgracing everybody at this school that loved you.
director Al Bohl's best move?
Roy, it sucks that you're leaving. I wish that we could have had a big gold ring going away present for you, but I'm sorry. You'll always be in our hearts. We love you, Roy.
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Hey, Roy, so much for your so-called integrity, huh?
director Al Bohl's best move?
This is a plea to all the members of the KU men's basketball team. Guys, please stick around. Don't desert us like Roy did.
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CORRECTION
Yesterday's The University Daily Kansan contained two errors. The article "Scrimmage shows promise" stated that Bill Whittemore injured his anterior cruciate ligament injury during the 2002 season. Whittemore injured his medial collateral ligament.
The article "Tracksters qualify for Regionals" stated that T.J. Hacker won in the triple jump. He won in the high jump.
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Varsity 8 boat wins gold; team to dual Wildcats next
The 2nd Varsity 8-woman team of juniors Sara Kilbride, Krys Corbett, Laura Adamson and Beth Olson; sophomores Erin Hennessey and Ashlea Kramer; seniors Lauren Royall, Galina Levin, and Sarah Sikes captured the gold medal in the grand finals Sunday at the Knecht Cup in Camden, N.J. with a time of 7:19.06. The team beat out Buffalo and West Virginia.
The Varsity 4-woman squad took fifth place in the final. In the Novice 8-woman grand final, Kansas finished in third place at 7:18.03. The Jayhawk Novice 4-woman team captured third place at 8:43 behind second place Wichita State.
Kansas rowing team will compete this Saturday in a dual meet against Kansas State at the Kansas Cup in Manhattan.
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