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Nichols' Rockets were only MAC team to beat us in 1975-76.

Toledo had been an also-ran in MAC basketball until Nichols took over.

After that, any time you beat UT, you had accomplished something.

His 1966-67 team featuring Steve Mix was one of MAC's best-ever.

(04-02-2013 08:05 AM)MajorHoople Wrote:  Nichols' Rockets were only MAC team to beat us in 1975-76.

Toledo had been an also-ran in MAC basketball until Nichols took over.

After that, any time you beat UT, you had accomplished something.

His 1966-67 team featuring Steve Mix was one of MAC's best-ever.

That Mix squad had one of the most notable flakes around. John Brisker.

ABA star, NBA playa. Reportedly executed in Uganda fighting as a mercenary for Idi Amin. Put that on your resume!

We went through six coaches during Nichols' tenure at Toledo.

Quote:ABA star, NBA playa. Reportedly executed in Uganda fighting as a mercenary for Idi Amin. Put that on your resume!

Don't think he had to worry about a resume anymore.

Conversely, Bob Nichols left quite a legacy!