From Talking Points:
It's a little late for this little anecdote, which never made our coverage of her death or funeral, but it's worth telling because it offers a little insight into the passion Yow brought to everything she did, and how persuasive her infectious enthusiasm could be.
About two weeks before Yow died, I spoke with Pat Summitt, the legendary Tennessee women's coach, about Yow. In the middle of our conversation, she told me a story about the two working together on the 1984 women's Olympic team, and how Yow got Summitt started on a habit that would stick for life.
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Luke has worked for The N&O since 2000. He covered the Carolina Hurricanes and the NHL before becoming a sports columnist in August 2008. A native of Evanston, Ill., he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He can be reached at 829-8947 or 
