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Thank You, Jacki | Dr. Kevin White
6/29/2020 11:00:00 AM | Athletics
Thank You, Jacki | Dr. Kevin White
Jacki,
Within my highly unfiltered New York speak, please allow me to convey, first and foremost, that on this particular day I find myself feeling terribly schizophrenic!
Jacki, if I dare utilize the descriptor "pioneer," within our wacko sub-sector, it may conjure up a vision not unlike "Little House on the Prairie." Â However, you were indeed a supreme leader within an almost nonexistent cohort that can easily be described as "first movers," surrounded by a ridiculously traditional, majority represented class of white males. Â Of course, back in the day, all of which were recovering coaches.Â
Back to the dual reaction within this moment, I am disappointed that this particular "series" will indeed be canceled after 41 phenomenal seasons; but, in the same breath, I very much want you to enjoy a next "well deserved" chapter, wherein your life's work will be highly celebrated, if not burn ever so deeply as your extraordinary legacy at Duke, the ACC and the NCAA.Â
Given all of that, it has been a supreme honor to hold you as an esteemed colleague over the past 12 years, for which I will be forever grateful, like in perpetuity!
In closing, an EMPIRE STATE BUILDING size thank you for being "best in class" for over four decades, which is a non-negotiable opinion widely held by all the student-athletes that you have impacted, notwithstanding the coaches, staff, as well as the entire Duke, ACC and NCAA communities. Â
Very, very proud to have served on this magical deployment with "Jacki Silar!"
Warmly, and with great respect and admiration,Â
Kevin
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