Chisholm coach is amazing

It's too bad Chisholm lost Friday. The state could use a bit more Bob McDonald.

When I covered my second state boys basketball tournament, McDonald was in his 18th season as Chisholm's coach. They beat the Melrose team (and their incredible Mark Olberding) I was covering on a shot in the final seconds, the first of three state championships and 11 trips to the tournament for McDonald.

Very intense during the games, he was humorous and almost gentle in postgame interviews.

The State High School League's resident blogger, John Millea, has a great post on McDonald, the state coaching wins record holder for boys basketball. Look for John's Journal.

-- Craig Swalboski