PHILADELPHIA ? (AP) ? John Chaney is retiring after 24 seasons as Temple's basketball coach, ending a Hall of Fame career in which his temper often got the better of him, a school official told The Associated Press on Monday.

 

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement was scheduled for later in the day.

 

The 74-year-old Chaney guided Temple to five NCAA regional finals and 17 NCAA tournament appearances and was twice the national coach of the year. This season, Temple (17-14) made

the NIT for the fifth straight season, a dramatic decline from when it was an NCAA tournament regular.

 

Chaney has 741 wins as a college coach, including a 516-252 record at Temple, and has won six Atlantic 10 titles. He was twice named national coach of the year and is a five-time Atlantic 10 coach of the year.

 

Chaney was a fiery presence on the sidelines, his tie pulled down and his shirt hanging out. And often, as he exhorted his team, he put himself in situations later regretted.

 

In 1984, Chaney grabbed George Washington coach Gerry Gimelstob by the shoulders at halftime of a game. In 1994, he had a heated exchange following a game against UMass in which he threatened to kill coach John Calipari. Chaney apologized and was suspended for a game. The two later became friends.

 

In 2005, Chaney inserted a player into a game against Saint Joseph's for the sole purpose of committing hard fouls because he thought the Hawks were using illegal screens. A Saint Joseph's player, John Bryant, ended up with a broken arm after being knocked out of the air. Chaney later apologized and missed five games due to suspension.

 

Chaney arrived at Temple before the 1982-83 season. Perched in one of Philadelphia's toughest neighborhoods, Temple was the perfect match for a coach who prided himself on helping players turn their basketball skills into college degrees.

 

He was 50 and already had success at Cheyney State, where he had a record of 225-59 in 10 seasons. He led Cheyney, in suburban Philadelphia, to the 1978 Division II national championship and was named Division II national coach of the year twice.

just beat me to it....It's a shock but it's for the better of the program. I'll miss you old man....Your ways may have been different but they were proven and I hope you have a great life.

Isnt he the one that sent a kid to purposely hurt another one with a deep hard foul to "make a statement" ?

Isnt he the one that sent a kid to purposely hurt another one with a deep hard foul to "make a statement" ?

 

 

 

Yeah, but who cares. He was already old and admittedly made a stupid decision and a mistake trying to prove a point and did it the wrong way. Something like that should not overshadow years of greatness. He is a true legend and should be remembered as one in a positive light.

Yeah, no one is going to remember Bobby Knight hit that kid in that one game, they're going to remember his intensity and what he brought to Indiana basketball.

Hallejuyah....I was waitin for all of you to jump on the guy....He made mistakes but what he's done for intercity children is unmatched.

Hallejuyah....I was waitin for all of you to jump on the guy....He made mistakes but what he's done for intercity children is unmatched.

 

 

It's innercity but agreed there needs to be more coaches like Chaney, Gary Williams, Jim Boeheim, and Lute Olsen.

Isnt he the one that sent a kid to purposely hurt another one with a deep hard foul to "make a statement" ?

 

 

 

Yeah, but who cares. He was already old and admittedly made a stupid decision and a mistake trying to prove a point and did it the wrong way. Something like that should not overshadow years of greatness. He is a true legend and should be remembered as one in a positive light.

agreed everyone makes mistakes and he had a great career. I just wasnt sure if that was him. I dont really watch much college basketball when the canes are involved.

Too bad for him - I was told his sick wife played a large role in forcing his retirement.

Isnt he the one that sent a kid to purposely hurt another one with a deep hard foul to "make a statement" ?

 

 

 

Yeah, but who cares. He was already old and admittedly made a stupid decision and a mistake trying to prove a point and did it the wrong way. Something like that should not overshadow years of greatness. He is a true legend and should be remembered as one in a positive light.

agreed everyone makes mistakes and he had a great career. I just wasnt sure if that was him. I dont really watch much college basketball when the canes are involved.

 

 

Well then, you were correct and you memory was accurate. :thumbup