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...production number is an extended kill scene set in New York City's Guggenheim Museum. IBBC has sent a squad of thugs to end the contract of the Consultant (Brían F. O'Byrne), formerly the bank's favorite hit man. The scene, which required the duplication in Munich of Frank Lloyd Wright's landmark gallery, lasts about 15 minutes and should keep all customers satisfied, as Salinger and the Consultant briefly team up to blast their way out. It makes fine use of Wright's spiraling strip, lacking only a climactic getaway via motorcycle, wheelchair or roller skates...
...Youth. His basketball career, however, got off to a rocky start. “What stands out in my memory is him not making the basketball team,” says Owen. “That was pretty devastating.” After being cut from the varsity squad his freshman fall, Duncan embarked on a campaign to bring his game to a new level. He became captain of the Junior Varsity team and devoted the following summer to training. “I rarely saw him so grim and determined,” Owen remembers...
...Upon returning to Harvard the following fall, Duncan made the Varsity team and would eventually rise to become captain of the squad. Frank Mclaughlin, head basketball coach at the time, remembers Duncan’s ability to inspire his teammates. “He’s somebody, if you were a coach, you would definitely want on your team because the way he played made everybody else better...
...time Crimson captain returned to his alma mater in 1956 to continue his leadership efforts as a coach. After leaving his mark on all levels of the program as freshman team head coach and assistant varsity coach, Lee took full control of the varsity squad from his coach and mentor, Bob Pickett, in 1968. Lee enjoyed an 18-year tenure as the face of Harvard wrestling, compiling a 165-121-5 record, including the standing record for wins in a season with 17 in 1981. The coach also guided 27 EIWA place winners and 14 NCAA qualifiers, as well...
...squad has climbed its way out of a rough start to the season, and is now enjoying a seven-game win streak...