INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Star printed a front page apology to Duke, Mike Krzyzewski and to its readers for an "inappropriate" photo illustration of the Blue Devils coach that appeared in about 30,000 copies of the paper on Friday.
In a column on page A10 further explaining the situation, Star editor Dennis Ryerson said "I met with a very gracious Coach Krzyzewski and others from the university Friday afternoon, and, on behalf of The Star, apologized for the error. I also apologize to Duke, the team, Duke fans and to our readers."
On a photo of Krzyzewski, the illustrator drew in blue ink sketch that included a forehead target, horns, glasses, moles and a mustache. “LOSE!” is inked in seven time around his neck tie. The story's headline read “Despising Duke” and "Duke" was bracketed in ink with the words “It’s No Good.”
The Star, which was trying to poke fun at the dislike of the Duke program, pulled the illustration around midnight.
Robbi Pickeral has covered ACC sports for The News & Observer since 2003. She can be reached at
Comments
g-alligator !!
Sun, 04/04/2010 - 14:23 — bluecat69bluecat69u sound like a chatacter who would run over little kids, so u could find the "PRIZE-EGG", let it go, ok, there is always next yr.ok, i expect u to be the 1st one to call and congrad. me after duke wears out butler, remember u can only talk for 5 min. go duke!!!!!!!!!!
correction
Sun, 04/04/2010 - 00:55 — dj5377I know you guys just keep cutting and pasting from the original article from the Herald, on to this blog, onto the next blog post, etc. But the "hand written" part under Duke clearly says "Is no good", that's why Duke is bracketed, to make the phrase "Duke is no good"
The phrase "Duke It's No good" doesn't make sense.
Just wanted to pass along that correction.
And for what it's worth, I'm an NC State fan, I pull against Duke, and it's clear to me that this was very classless and unprofessional by the Indy paper. Somebody at that paper should be getting fired over letting that kind of thing out.
dj...i was thinking the same
Sun, 04/04/2010 - 15:32 — duke_bluedj...i was thinking the same thing about whoever was responsible getting canned..but by doing that kind of lets the air out of the sail. Duke needs to feed off of this and use it on the court. looks like they did just that against WV and now they need to do the same thing against Butler!!
LVilleD
Sat, 04/03/2010 - 16:48 — unc098If your tuning in.......see what I mean.
BOTTOM-FEEDER-ALERT!!!
Sat, 04/03/2010 - 16:27 — bluecat69bluecat69ALL OF THE LOSERS FROM THE COW COLLEGE AND TAR-STINKY- HOLES ARE GOING TO MEET AT HOLES-20 DOUBLE -WIDE AND WATCH THE NEXT NCAA CHAMPS--BLUEDEVILS TONIGHT, EVERYONE BRING A SNACK, HOLE-20 WILL FURNISH THE BEER-PBR, OH-YEA, UNC98 WEAR YOUR BLUEDEVIL TIGHTS, GIGOLO, CALLED AND SAID HE WOULD BRING THE K-Y JELLY, OK GO DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nevada?
Sat, 04/03/2010 - 15:20 — TDiddyttebarnes, What does this entry have to do with Nevada?
Coach K Whines
Sat, 04/03/2010 - 13:45 — tebarnesIf a Wolf Pack fan can’t hate the Tarheels or a Tarheel fan can’t hate the Wolf Pack and if we all can’t hate the Blue Devils then what is left for us to do. Coach K needs to get a grip and realize that in the big picture of all that’s happening in this world, doodling on a picture of his highness is small potatoes. He should have laughed and continued on with his day, privileged to know that he could be two games away from another National Championship.
Dear tebarnes
Sat, 04/03/2010 - 14:05 — tbaby1Coach K is continuing with his day clown. That's why he said if people hate them that's their problem. It's okay dude, you saw that the article was longer than one sentence and you got a little intimidated and decided not to read it. You need to "get a grip" and learn how to comprehend what you read, or don't read...
Onward to the Championship
dear tbaby,
Sat, 04/03/2010 - 22:26 — gvillegatrwhile you decide to put UNC in your name (and thats props to UNC Nation) you need to realize there needs to be a comma b/tn day and clown.
g-alligator!!
Sun, 04/04/2010 - 14:19 — bluecat69bluecat69once an english teacher, always an english teacher, dude, this a sports site, ok, everybody knows sports people could give a da-n about your commas, just because your team sucks, dont mean u have to , ok , go duke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i get to you more than anyone!
Sun, 04/04/2010 - 17:31 — gvillegatryou always feel obligated to reply to my posts no matter the reason. i could really care less about whether he uses a comma or not. he roots for the enemy. its that simple.
hows that hand me down recliner and big screen tv doing in your trailer!~? does it go well with your deer shaped lamp along side your Camel ashtray?
OK. Go Butler!