The story goes that Calhoun fell with about 16 miles to go in a 50 mile charity bike race. In the fall Calhoun suffered 5 broken ribs. After falling, Calhoun got back on his back and finished the race.
That’s bad ass. Forget Billy Donovan swimming with the sharks in South Africa, this is the ultimate bad ass college basketball coaching display. Not only did he finish the race but after the fact he had to be forced to seek treatment by friends. The broken ribs where not discovered until he was admitted to the hospital.
Calhoun Breaks 5 Ribs, Collapses At Charity Bike Event [Hartford Courant]
Like you said, Calhoun is a badass! Want some more light shed on the subject? Check out a book that he wrote: A Passion to Lead. If that doesn’t get you fired up, nothing will.