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Feuding Coaches Won't Face Off in Finals

With Auriemma out, Summitt is focused on game

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 8, 2008 12:38 PM CDT

(Newser) – Pat Summitt's feud with Geno Auriemma won't be settled on the basketball court this year, now that his Huskies are out of the NCAA Women's Tournament. And unless both UConn and Summitt's Lady Vols make it to the Final Four next year, the quarrelling coaches... Read full story »

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Feuding Coaches Won't Face Off in Finals

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