Tribute on tap for legendary coach.(News)

0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), March, 2004 | by Arado, Matt

Byline: Matt Arado Daily Herald Staff Writer Like millions of Americans, Ray Meyer has logged hours of couch time during the past week watching the NCAA college basketball tournament on television. Unlike most of us, though, Meyer follows the games with the perspective and insight that only a legendary college coach can have.

Meyer, former DePaul University basketball coach and an Arlington Heights resident, said he's continually surprised by the grace and power of today's college athletes. "If I showed tapes of players from years ago to these kids, it would look like 'Our Gang' comedies to them," Meyer said. "The players, both men and women, are more talented, bigger and faster than they were back then. "And," he adds without hesitation, "they're...