While participating in a charity bike ride in Massachusetts, University of Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun hit a pothole, fell, and broke 5 ribs. After he fell, Calhoun actually got back on his bike and finished the race, but collapsed at the finish line. Apparently, his collapse seemed much more serious at first, as Calhoun was not moving minutes after he fell at the finish line. Thankfully, though, after being taken to the hospital, Calhoun’s condition improved greatly, and he even wanted to drive home a few hours later. As former Huskie and current Celtic Ray Allen put it,
He’s so stubborn, so stubborn. He doesn’t want people to help him out. He’s always been the type who feels he’s invincible.
Calhoun has had numerous health issues over the years; most recently, he missed the first round of this past year’s NCAA Tournament due to dehydration. It sounds like the 67 year-old legend will make a full recovery. While he may be a foe during the basketball season, we all wish Jim Calhoun a speedy and healthy recovery.
