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Lute Olson’s legacy

Staff Report
August 10, 2009
Arizona head coach Lute Olson watches from the sidelines in the Wildcats' 102-87 victory on Nov. 19, 2006 in McKale Center. Olson is on a full years' paid leave of absence, while one of his legendary coaching counterparts, Bobby Knight announced his resignation from Texas Tech on Monday.
Arizona head coach Lute Olson watches from the sidelines in the Wildcats’ 102-87 victory on Nov. 19, 2006 in McKale Center. Olson is on a full years’ paid leave of absence, while one of his legendary coaching counterparts, Bobby Knight announced his resignation from Texas Tech on Monday.

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