The Midas Touch
John Calipari
John Calipari
•
•
“It’s been an eventful day today with Coach Cal launching his own clothing
line. I must say, I never anticipated a basketball coach has the juice to pull that
off with any measure of success but John Calipari’s middle name is “Midas”
isn’t it? I mean let’s think about it. He has raised money from everything to
victims of the Tsunami in Haiti to the tornado stricken West Liberty
families. And to beat that, the clothing line doesn’t stink.”
He has had the Midas touch in recruiting since he arrived in Lexington 13
months ago, putting together what will likely be the No. 1 class in the country
for the second consecutive spring.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
• http://www.people.com/people/archive/articl
e/0,,20144384,00.html
1. Think back to what you know about
theme. As you read think about the
theme, and be ready to discuss it. What
is the theme of the story and how do
you know.
2. How does the story of King Midas
help you understand the quotes from
the Power Point? Why might someone
describe John Calipari and Oprah
Winfrey as having the “Midas Touch.”