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Price and Robinson lead Huskies, as Calhoun wins 800th

It was a fitting way to enter such a elite list of coaches. It was done his way.

On the road in front of a sellout crowd, with two kids he has stuck behind, having performances like never before. Coach has always given kids a second chance: AJ for his involvement in the famous computer heist of 4 years ago and Stanley for not quite giving it his all as a student athlete. He saw something in these guys and he gave them another shot and his support. He was rewarded in spades on this night.

Price went for a career high 36 and eight three pointers and Sticks was a man possessed, adding 19 points and 10 rebounds. It was the largest crowd ever to see a college basketball game in the state of Wisconsin (19.091) -- and they were all treated to a show. The #10 ranked Golden Eagles were paced by a super effort from Jerel McNeal and his 26 points. Unfortunately, senior guard -- Dominic James, suffered what appears to be a career ending fracture in his foot -- a bitter result of a very good basketball game.

The Huskies will host Notre Dame in Storrs on Saturday afternoon, where the Husky faithful can thank and congratulate Calhoun for his 800th win. Jodi Rell may be the governor -- but Jimmy is the King.

Congrats Coach.

800 win Club (*active)
Bob Knight 902
Dean Smith 879
Adolph Rupp 876
Jim Phelan 830
*Mike Krzyzewski 826
Eddie Sutton 804
*Jim Calhoun 800