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Grumpy Coach K made a mess of the handshake line after Duke lost to Syracuse

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Mike Krzyzewski is getting a lot of flak on Tuesday morning for his behavior after Duke’s loss on Monday night to Syracuse. Normally, Coach K is willing to meet every opposing player in the handshake line, but after Duke lost its third game in a row he was having none of it.

Should he have behaved a little better? Sure -- but this is Duke’s first three-game losing streak since 2007. That’s both impressive and highlights the magnitude of the situation. Pair that with a questionable call at the end of the game, and there’s no wonder he was less-than-excited to meet with opposing players.

h/t @alexmarsh

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