And the paper has to be a little bit better, because with an extension the teacher will have a chance to be more critical. We have to try to keep a semblance of order, but it's harder than ever. Our basketball program is usually very good, so we get attention year-round. Then the national championship just takes it to another level. Krzyzewski isn't complaining as much as he is venting.
Success is a bear.
Three NCAA titles in a decade will cause you turmoil. But failure is much, much worse. The problem for Coach K is that he and his program are becoming bigger than life. The national championship trophy sits on the floor of the office, and Krzyzewski picks it up. It's not much of a treasure.