In today's New York Times, the lead sports feature looks at Pat Summitt-- or rather, at Pat's proteges: one of them probably coaches for a school near you. "I didn't always like her when I was playing for her," says Michelle Marciniak, "but I'm very grateful now."

Tennessee papers ran similar stories on Summitt's so-called "coaching tree" last month: her upcoming 1,000-victory mark makes her army of former players-- who, all told, have changed the game immeasurably-- news again.

Lady Vol fans discuss. We, and they, might also contact the Times to thank the editors for their attention-- and to let them know we're reading.