But the registrar's office at the university says the former NBA player and coach never graduated from Rutgers, though he earned 103 credit hours from 1973 to 1985.

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There, leadership must be exhibited on every play for the team to have a chance at victory, but it also must be earned in the long hours of practice, strategy and introspection before a game.

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Some said they were given so few hours that they hardly earned any money after their boss and landlord deducted rent from their paychecks.

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After joining Stockport County and becoming their captain, he earned his first Wales call in March 2008 and within 24 hours of playing in the 2-0 in Luxembourg he joined Swansea on loan.

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An employee who kicks his legs up on his desk and spends a couple hours flipping through Us Weekly will receive a well-earned reprimand from his boss.

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Some of you earned your tickets through the 9-3-1 program -- nine hours of volunteer work over three days for a community credential ticket.

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Kevin has earned profit sharing and health benefits at the YMCA. He has increased his hours in other departments too.

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