It wasn’t the sendoff Duke or Mike Krzyzewski imagined when for his Cameron Indoor sendoff. And after the game, Coach K apologized to Blue Devils fans for an “unacceptable” loss.
Coach K after the game: “I’m sorry. That was unacceptable.” pic.twitter.com/F8gMfRGu0w
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 6, 2022
Coach K was visibly upset with himself after the 94-81 loss. He even asked the crowd to “please be quiet” as he tried to make his apology.
Krzyzewski’s postgame statements got plenty of reaction on social media.
“CRYBABY,” one user replied in all-caps.
CRYBABY https://t.co/4Np3amy3Uy
— Mort (@Hamess22) March 6, 2022
“After hours of coverage about his legendary coaching skills, Coach K gives the same speech my little league football coach gave after we lost,” a UNC fan replied.
After hours of coverage about his legendary coaching skills, Coach K gives the same speech my little league football coach gave after we lost. https://t.co/WnRIp6Y9Ww
— JP 🌴🌞 (@JPnMiami) March 6, 2022
“As a UK fan this is redemption for Christian,” another laughed.
As a UK fan this is redemption for Christian 🤣 https://t.co/eeRjRNR79s
— Landry Agnes (@LandryAgnesGSD) March 6, 2022
“Almost every single person in that building spent thousands of dollars to watch Duke hold a giant L and a depressed Coach K give a speech,” a sports morning radio producer tweeted. Adding, “So happy Goodman was there to witness that L.”
Almost every single person in that building spent thousands of dollars to watch Duke hold a giant L and a depressed Coach K give a speech. So happy Goodman was there to witness that L. #DUKEvsUNC https://t.co/3d0nSAC9iv
— Joshua Rugger (@Rugs921) March 6, 2022
“Coach K closing his career with an apology for his lack of non-conference true road games,” commented sports columnist Graham Couch.
Coach K closing his career with an apology for his lack of non-conference true road games. https://t.co/0ivGt4FasQ
— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) March 6, 2022
“Real one,” another user said.
Real one. https://t.co/cFtekxJOmf
— Alex (@Alexeii__) March 6, 2022
You hate to see Mike Krzyzewski go out like this. But as he said, the season’s not over just yet.
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