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per the MSR:
Jackson’s work ethic is legendary — the man was a flat-out player, arguably one of the top 10 Gophers in history. But he quickly admits it wasn’t easy playing for former coach Clem Haskins.
“I thought I was the best thing since sliced bread, but he made me feel every day that I was the worst basketball player ever,” he recalls. “I was a hard-head kid when I was at the U.”
But like the late Philippe Wynne of the Spinners once crooned, Jackson learned, oh did he learn: “[Haskins] taught me a lot of things… I learned a lot just by listening and paying attention.”
Finally, Jackson says he occasionally checks on his old college coach. “We keep in contact, but not as much as we should,” he admits. “I always check up on him and his wife back in Kentucky. He congratulated me on getting the [Wolves] job.
“I’m excited for this new adventure in my life,” concludes Jackson. “I’m just willing to learn and get better [as a coach], get wins and get back to the playoffs. That’s what motivates me — working hard and helping the guys to get better on the basketball court.”
http://www.spokesman-recorder.com/2013/11/01/bobbys-back-and-hes-not-the-same-guy/
Go Gophers!!
Jackson’s work ethic is legendary — the man was a flat-out player, arguably one of the top 10 Gophers in history. But he quickly admits it wasn’t easy playing for former coach Clem Haskins.
“I thought I was the best thing since sliced bread, but he made me feel every day that I was the worst basketball player ever,” he recalls. “I was a hard-head kid when I was at the U.”
But like the late Philippe Wynne of the Spinners once crooned, Jackson learned, oh did he learn: “[Haskins] taught me a lot of things… I learned a lot just by listening and paying attention.”
Finally, Jackson says he occasionally checks on his old college coach. “We keep in contact, but not as much as we should,” he admits. “I always check up on him and his wife back in Kentucky. He congratulated me on getting the [Wolves] job.
“I’m excited for this new adventure in my life,” concludes Jackson. “I’m just willing to learn and get better [as a coach], get wins and get back to the playoffs. That’s what motivates me — working hard and helping the guys to get better on the basketball court.”
http://www.spokesman-recorder.com/2013/11/01/bobbys-back-and-hes-not-the-same-guy/
Go Gophers!!
