Temple's legendary basketball coach John Chaney dies at 89
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fusion.inquirer.comPosted Jan 29, 2021, 7:44 PM UTC
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fusion.inquirer.comThere was nothing like going to a Big 5 game back in the day at McGonigle Hall or the Palestra or Field House. It was always entertaining to watch Cheney get upset and loosen his tie while stalking the refs. Real Philly Royalty!
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Went to a Temple/Penn game at the Palestra with my pops when I was 11 or 12 and even though he prepped me for what Cheney was like it was still quite the spectacle to behold
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RIP John - Every time I hear your name - it pulls me right back into the bleacher seats in McGonigle Hall watching Temple Vs. Umass or Temple vs. anyone. That and shutting down Broad Street after wins! Good memories
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He was a great coach and teacher, and he helped countless kids get a shot. I have heard so many good things about him. Rest In Peace, sir.
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RIP to a great one.
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Sad to hear. Program hasn’t been the same since he left
Sad, but true. Being a student there in the late 80s and early 90s was a special time.
I'm lucky in that when I was there, the basketball team was totally mediocre, but the football team got Matt Rhule and had the best stretch they'd had in like decades
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Can't imagine that it ever will be, though of course I'm rooting for Mckie. The game and recruiting have changed enough that he could carve out a niche. But what Chaney accomplished at Temple is only more impressive with time
Wow, I had no idea Aaron McKie was coaching Temple. That's pretty cool.