Backing up what they say; Pacers enter season with big aspirations

By RICK MORWICK
Daily Journal sports editor
First Posted: October 29, 2012 - 10:48 pm
Last Updated: October 29, 2012 - 10:50 pm

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Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel watches the action during a March 29 game against the Washington Wizards in Indianapolis. The Pacers open the 2012-13 season Wednesday at Toronto. PHOTO BY SCOTT ROBERSON

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From his first day on the job, Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel has talked about achieving at a high level.

Not down the road, but now.

Fortunately for the Pacers, Vogel has backed the words with results.

Technically in his third season, he’s been the head coach for the rough equivalent of just one. Yet the Pacers have been to the playoffs twice on his brief watch.

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