1980: Reid Duffy documents tournament theatrics of college basketball coaches
Mar 27, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS Longtime WRTV reporter Reid Duffy made a name for himself not only as a restaurant critic, but also as a colorful chronicler of everything. From Indy's Bubble Gum Brigade, to the Indianapolis 500, Duffy delivered s
tories with wit and humor.When the NCAA Final Four came to Indianapolis in 1980, Duffy shared his observations, not of the games, but rather the antics of the coaches on the sidelines. Here's what he had to say:Lute Olson Iowa Deep-thinker persona Lacks patience with the lay observer Really lacks patience with those wearing striped shirts Lee Rose Purdue Southern gentleman Distinguished features worthy of the cover of Gentleman's Quarterly Prefers to suffer in silence Often clutches rolled program Denny Crum University of Louisville Uses rolled-up program emulating UCLAs John Wooden Low key coach Available for personal counseling, inspirational talks, and freelance advice Larry Brown UCLA Most entertaining Exhibits every human emotion short of slumber Only sits to prepare for next routine Not shy about making passionate appeals to referees Not above questioning a referee's judgment, eyesight, or family tree ...read more read less