As a sports fan, Lindy Ruff likes the long ball.
He wants a little "Showtime" in his basketball. He loves to see them "sling it around" on the gridiron.
He's a lot like you and me, really.
But the difference is you can't just turn off the TV when the fun plan fails as a coach. You're stuck with the results, and usually the bill.
Ruff was notified Sunday he will not be back as head coach of the Dallas Stars next season. His four-year contract expires June 30, so it was all pretty matter-of-fact.