That said, it was Coach K that starred in those American Express commercials touting himself as a teacher and molder of young men. Then again, he was cashing the check; not writing the script. :thumb:

You got it all wrong. He is a leader that just happens to coach basketball.

I think it is the media that has enhanced some saintly image for K. Almost like the minute Dean Smith was gone all the worship was given to him.

 

That said, it was Coach K that starred in those American Express commercials touting himself as a teacher and molder of young men. Then again, he was cashing the check; not writing the script. :thumb:

 

This is a good teaching moment.

Grayson Allen's Back And Coach K Doesn't Care What You Think

Do I think it was a long enough suspension? Nope, but that's just me. I'm not upset over it though.

 

Do I think it does anything to tarnish Coach K or his reputation? Not at all.

 

Here is my problem. When you take the time to preach sportsmanship to a kid on the opposing team in the handshake line after the NCAA tournament, then go light on your own kid not once, not twice, but three times..you deserve to be seen as a hypocrite.

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It may not tarnish his legacy as an X's an O's guy. It does, IMO, expose flaws in his personality.

Here is my problem. When you take the time to preach sportsmanship to a kid on the opposing team in the handshake line after the NCAA tournament, then go light on your own kid not once, not twice, but three times..you deserve to be seen as a hypocrite.

 

That's a fair point.

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It may not tarnish his legacy as an X's an O's guy. It does, IMO, expose flaws in his personality.

 

Those personality flaws have not only always been there, but been well known too. At least I had thought they were. :idunno:

Here is my problem. When you take the time to preach sportsmanship to a kid on the opposing team in the handshake line after the NCAA tournament, then go light on your own kid not once, not twice, but three times..you deserve to be seen as a hypocrite.

 

That's the problem I have. He has every right to let Allen back but don't be preaching to other team's players on their behavior.

Those personality flaws have not only always been there, but been well known too. At least I had thought they were. :idunno:

 

Perhaps, but he had the chance to kind of show consistency, and he failed to do it. That surprised me. I understand that the media image of a man is all about agenda and never truly reflective of a person. However, when you promote yourself in your public appearances as a person whose character matches the image...you just have to be more consistent.

It was a good PR move on Duke's part to let Allen play last night in that the significance of K's impending surgery, his last game coaching, et al., overshadowed the news of Allen returning.....(well, maybe not on BGP...)

It was a good PR move on Duke's part to let Allen play last night in that the significance of K's impending surgery, his last game coaching, et al., overshadowed the news of Allen returning.....(well, maybe not on BGP...)

It was one of, if not the top story on the radio shows this morning. It was a national story.

It was a good PR move on Duke's part to let Allen play last night in that the significance of K's impending surgery, his last game coaching, et al., overshadowed the news of Allen returning.....(well, maybe not on BGP...)

Not anywhere, everyone was all over it.

Its comical what some choose to get worked up and what they choose not to banter about. The most successful coach in NCAA recent history scolds others for their behavior but lets his own player display horrific , never been seen before ( 3 blatant trips in a short number of games) abhorrent behavior and he sets him 1 game after announcing an " indefinite" suspension. Makes the program look like a joke and desperate not to lose again. And highlights what a total fraud the guy is . But supporters shrug and look away . FWIW I also think Willis should have served a suspension . But out of season, OFF the court issues are different than ongoing , 3 repeated , ON court issues. I'd be embarrassed to be a duke fan at this point .

All this over a trip.

It's sad and comical how much hatred and disdain people have for college basketball coaches and programs. It's basketball for goodness sakes, aren't there better things to get worked up over?