OT: Jerry Sloan steps down
February 10th, 2011 at 6:41 PM ^
I'm pretty sure it was Sinatra who said the quote in your signature.
February 10th, 2011 at 6:45 PM ^
Sorry, the first result on Google credits Dean Martin. It can't be wrong.
February 10th, 2011 at 7:59 PM ^
Results 2-20 all credit Sinatra though.........
February 10th, 2011 at 6:45 PM ^
http://www.kgbanswers.com/who-said-i-feel-sorry-for-people-who-dont-dri…
Frank Sinatra said, "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." Text 4 more!
KGB confirms this.
February 10th, 2011 at 10:59 PM ^
Who cares what the Russians think?
February 10th, 2011 at 6:54 PM ^
I don't claim to know a whole lot about much but I know a lot about this, haha. Frank gets most of the credit for it, because he said it the most, because his career went on so much longer. There have been so many inaccuracies about the group over the years. Those kinda things happen with a group so iconic as the original Rat Pack. Joey Bishop said it however, read "the way you wear your hat" it's a fantastic biography about Sinatra. In it the quote is attributed to Joey Bishop, a long with other things Frank gets credit for.
By the way, I take issue with the comment the guy made earlier, about Frank being far cooler than Dean. Dean was so naturally gifted at being the center of attention. He was by far the funniest of the group, he often wrote most of the jokes that Frank would say on stage. He would go into these long monologues about drinking sometimes, that people would find hilarious today. Haha, I'll stop wasting peoples time now, I'm sure no one cares.
February 10th, 2011 at 6:56 PM ^
I cared. I was riveted to this swivel chair as I read your comment.
Seriously though, I might pick up that Sinatra book.
February 10th, 2011 at 10:03 PM ^
Actually i have the "live at the sands casino" and Frank says it but he is qouting Deano when he says it so youre both right. BTW they all said that line at sometime in their careers.
February 10th, 2011 at 6:49 PM ^
Their best chance was against the Bulls - but they ran into an inspired MJ.
I feel for Stockton + Malone too - great characters.
February 10th, 2011 at 7:02 PM ^
While a great player, Malone was a cheap shop artist.
February 10th, 2011 at 7:12 PM ^
Stockton was widely regarded as one of the dirtiest players in the NBA by the guys who played against him. Don't see how you can differentiate between the two (though perhaps Malone's face-smashing elbows drew more attention/blood).
February 10th, 2011 at 6:50 PM ^
Here's hoping Coach Hoke has half the career that Jerry Sloan gave the Utah Jazz.Plus maybe a championship or two.
February 10th, 2011 at 6:58 PM ^
But, Bo never one a NC and no one would question his career. I concur though, I hope he wins a few more championships than Coach Sloan.
February 10th, 2011 at 6:58 PM ^
Only one or two? THIS IS MICHIGAN.
February 10th, 2011 at 7:09 PM ^
I'm pretty sure THIS IS MICHIGAN just became my new phrase for any situation in which people make observations about reasonable expectations that I don't agree with.
February 10th, 2011 at 7:14 PM ^
It also works really well when criticizing coaches about topics ranging from recruiting to The Game. It's an MGoBlog favorite, and will never get you negged.
People around here realize that it's a well thought out argument.
February 10th, 2011 at 7:15 PM ^
"Hats off to Jerry Sloan, for 23 of the classiest years any coach in professional sports had had. Probably the greatest professional coach never to win a championship. Here's hoping Coach Hoke has half the career that Jerry Sloan gave the Utah Jazz.' - KrisGoBlue
Eleven and a half years?
February 10th, 2011 at 7:20 PM ^
He was with the orginization for 23 years.
February 10th, 2011 at 8:59 PM ^
I think something just flew over your head there.
February 10th, 2011 at 10:11 PM ^
....and wit just got a sucking chest wound.
February 10th, 2011 at 7:14 PM ^
On retirement and all future endeavors. Great person, with great class. On the other hand I know you will not miss Deron Williams and his lousy attitude.
February 10th, 2011 at 8:03 PM ^
It would be easy, especially if you're an old-school type with an authoritarian personality, to assume that this all the fault of Williams, who would be described variously as a punk (by MLive fans) or a thug. (Not necessarily you, CC ...)
Are we sure that Sloan isn't also partly at fault here? Success aside, he isn't well-known for having an accomodating, flexible personality. Maybe he just didn't mesh with "DWill."
There's usually more than one way to do it. I think Chuck Daly did just fine standing in the shadows part of the time. Phil Jackson, too, much as I hate to say it ...
February 10th, 2011 at 7:16 PM ^
To give coach Sloan his respect.
February 10th, 2011 at 7:17 PM ^
Interesting to see what happens to the Jazz now. It's always tough to transition from an icon.
Sloan was a classy guy and he kept the Jazz competitive.
February 10th, 2011 at 7:24 PM ^
February 10th, 2011 at 7:41 PM ^
Stepped down because of ONE player...what a shame players are these days.
February 10th, 2011 at 8:11 PM ^
You got a very valid point. Coach Sloan is old school and at his age and longevity with the Jazz , he said enough is enough. Both attitudes clashed for sure, coach felt it was time to leave. Not trying to bash D. WIlliams here either.
February 11th, 2011 at 9:29 AM ^
I am not a Dr. But he looked very tired and not at all well at his press conference. He seemed relieved to be done coaching. I am not saying its a health issue, but coaching for 23 years can't' be easy in any sport.
Bo only did it for 20 and had some serious heart issues.
February 10th, 2011 at 8:25 PM ^
That's probably not his nickname but he kinda looks like an Ol' Hickory. Anyway congrats to Jerry Sloan
February 10th, 2011 at 8:34 PM ^
Sinatra and Martin, legendary bodies of work. Would Llyod Carr deem them full of "great pride", "exceptional and tremendous" I think so.
February 10th, 2011 at 9:56 PM ^
Jerry Sloan was the kind of coach who could beat teams with his roster, then trade rosters with the other team and still beat them. The guy was a consistent winner with just about every mix of players one could imagine.
Great post recognizing him!