James Dickey
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"James Lafayette Dickey" was an American poet and novelist. He was appointed the eighteenth Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in 1966. He also received the Order of the South award.

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And I to my motorcycle Parked like the soul of the junkyard Restored, a bicycle fleshed With power, and tore off Up Highway 106 continually Drunk on the wind in my mouth Wringing the handlebar for speed Wild to be wreckage forever.

No, there are no mixed messages. The calls he's made have been in support and love for the players. He's not been talking to them about how they're playing, other than he's proud they played hard. It's been more of an opportunity to let them know how he feels about them personally, and he is proud of them.

A poet is someone who stands outside in the rain hoping to be struck by lightning.

I'm sure they were disappointed. As you can imagine, the players listened intently. But they all wished him the best, told him they loved him. He told them he loved them, to stay on the books and play hard and do their best.

[She was] the Judy Garland of American poetry.

One of the great things he provided during the week under certainly difficult circumstances was great leadership. He was there for the players. He expressed to them they came here to get an education and play basketball. He was very positive. Our practices were outstanding.

We listen to him on a variety of subjects. Sean is in contact with him constantly. Yes, we do talk to him and see him as often as we can.

He was so pleased in the manner in which guys played. From a personal standpoint, he had to feel so proud of the way they played.

All day I climb myself bowlegged up those damned poles, rooster-heeled, in all kinds of weather.