Jim Wooldridge
Jim Wooldridge
Jim Wooldridge is a former American college basketball coach and the current athletic director at the University of California, Riverside. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Woolridge played on Putnam City High School's class 4A state basketball championship team in 1972. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Louisiana Tech in 1977, then earned a master’s degree in education from East Central University in 1979...
finding finish instead last lose miles million positive ways week
We're finding ways to lose instead of finding ways to win. That's really unfortunate. You come a million miles in a game, and you know that you need to finish it in a positive way and we haven't been able to do that in the last week and a half. If it isn't one thing it's another.
finding instead lose momentum ways
Obviously, we don't have any momentum going. We're finding ways to lose instead of finding ways to win.
buy team
His team is more important than what he is as an individual. You just can't buy that kind of attitude.
again anybody talent
He'll get things going again. Anybody with talent, which he has, can get going again if they keep playing.
fortunate huge leg puts road turn win
We've got to turn it into a positive, but the way we've been going we'd like to be playing. They are all huge ballgames. If you are fortunate to win on the road it's a huge breakthrough for you and puts you a leg up on the competition.
benefits excited sees talk
We talk about it all the time. He sees the benefits of his leadership. I think he's excited about it.
number
He was number 31. And he was making a lot of shots.
acute attention believe condition correct critical doctors hate health immediate informed juncture measures past season serious step suffering team
I have been suffering with this condition for much of the season and it has become more acute over the past 10 days. The doctors have informed me that without immediate attention that this condition will only become more serious and permanent. I hate to step away from the team at such a critical juncture of the season, but I believe that I have to take measures now to correct these health issues.
impacts name team voting
I don't know where Blalock is going to end up in the voting, but I really like him. (Curtis) Stinson made his name a little quicker, but (Blalock) impacts their team more than anybody.
appreciate coach experience fans gave grateful great kansas lead opportunity state support wish
I am grateful for the opportunity Kansas State gave us to coach and lead this program. We wish we could have accomplished more, but it was a great experience and I appreciate the players, staff, administration and our great fans for all they have done to support us.
besides coaching golf upset
I can't play golf for a while. I'm upset about it. That's the only thing I do besides coaching basketball.
came elevated opportunity playing prove saw
He is playing well. When he came in, he really elevated his game. He saw it as an opportunity to prove he could play.
almost ended guys hand hard impossible pulling second situation somewhat stay watching
I didn't feel good, but I ended up watching the whole second half. It's almost impossible, because you're pulling so hard for your guys and you want them to do well. Not having a hand in it, it's an impossible situation to stay somewhat calm.
key sustain
The key is, let's sustain our effort. If we don't, we won't have much of a shot. That will be the quest.