Lou Carnesecca died saturday. He was 99, one month wanting 100.
Lou was St. John’s basketball coach for twenty-four years. Identified to his associates as “Looie.” With one exception. Georgetown’s John Thompson who referred to as Carnesecca “Mom fucking Looie.” Perceive that between the 2, it was a time period of endearment. Thompson referred to some others in related vogue. Individuals he appreciated and revered.
One individual Thompson didn’t respect throughout their taking part in years was Jim Boeheim. He by no means used the time period when referring to Boeheim. They didn’t develop into associates until after Thompson retired after which have been blood brothers.
Carnesecca coached Chris Mullen when St. John’s went to the Remaining 4.
Carnesecca by no means had a shedding season at St. John’s. His worst was 17-12. His total report, 520-200. Carnesecca is greatest described to have been charming and self-deprecating.
He was one of many rating of Large East coaches who launched the League: Carnesecca, Thompson, Jim Boeheim, and Rollie Massimino. Later, P.J. Carlesimo, Jim Calhoun, and Rick Pitino.
For many who have been there then and recall, the phrases of creation are thrilling. These guys put collectively an awesome League! One of the best of basketball!
The League itself was not the one great point. The coaches themself have been. All made it to the Remaining 4 within the ’80s, besides Calhoun. His first time was 1990, following which he then went on to win 3 nationwide championships.
Through the years, Jim Boeheim and I grew to become good associates. I had the field on the Provider Dome which seated 16 and a non-public bar. Every recreation a celebration. I used to be energetic on the College in numerous fashions.
My legislation agency ran many Utica fund raisers. I used to be all the time in want of a major speaker. Boeheim got here when requested. He steered let me get you a number of the different Large East coaches. He did. On two events, Lou Carnesecca. Mainly a freebe. 5 hundred {dollars} to cowl a aircraft ticket and resort room.
Carnesecca was excellent. Humorous!!! A born story teller.
My son John chaired the occasions. His grandfather, my father, John was all the time at these occasions. Typically seated at my desk.
The primary time Carnesecca spoke, John had launched me and my father. Carnesecca picked up on it in his speak. He zeroed in on my father who was about 15 years older than him. One Aged Italian speaking to a different. Afterwards the 2 talked and bonded. It was the identical the second time Carnesecca helped us out. I liked the interchange between Carnesecca and my father.
I believe Carnesecca and my father have met within the hereafter since Carnesecca’s loss of life saturday. Two Italian gents conversing with one another.
A Large East fan is Tony who owns Brady’s Irish Pub. A St. John’s graduate. We have now chatted occasionally re St. John’s, Syracuse and the Large East. I’ve taken to watching Syracuse video games this season at Brady’s. A number of TV, good meals, drink and bar companions.
The chilly up north continues. Buffalo, Syracuse and Utica buried in snow. The chilly extends to Key West.
Yesterday morning I left the home simply earlier than 10 within the morning for neurophysiotherapy. It was 63 levels. An hour later once I was performed, an entire 64 levels. This morning a bit hotter. It’s 6 am in the meanwhile. The temperature 63 levels.
The hurricane season is formally over. It ended November 30. You by no means know, nonetheless.
Earl Holliman has died. The film actor was 96 years previous.
He usually was second banana within the greater than 100 movies he appeared.
Holliman appeared in lots of westerns, the wi-fi traditional “Forbidden Planet” and the 1970 TV collection “Police Girl.” Noteworthy movies included “The Bridge at Toko-Ri” and “Gunfight at OK Corral.”
Syracuse ended the soccer season ranked quantity 23. Sounds chintzy for a 9-3 report and the massive win over Miami.
I shut with a meals merchandise I really like. I all the time have a bottle round from which I take pleasure in a teaspoon or two of at a time. Honey.
I discovered one thing about honey I used to be unaware of until yesterday.
Honey is the one meals that by no means spoils.
Micro organism can’t naturally develop in honey. Even when crystalized, it’s not spoiled. Heat it in heat water to revive its authentic consistency.
Honey present in historical Egyptian tombs over 3,000 years previous has been discovered nonetheless okay to eat.
There may be an exception to it all the time being okay to devour. For those who see indicators of fermentation (effervescent) or mildew progress, it means water has acquired into the container. In that case, it needs to be disregarded.
Get pleasure from your day!