The Eck formula remains a mystery (The Wichita Eagle) It hasn't happened by accident. Steve Eck hasn't accumulated a basketball coaching record of 590-78 in 28 seasons because he's lucky. He's good. But what makes Eck so good? He isn't a guy you'd pick out of a crowd as a coach with a special gift. He's 5-foot-8 and maybe, maybe, 145 pounds. Food does not stick to his ribs. His eyeglasses cover much of his face, making him look like a bookworm. ...