December 13, 200718 yr Let's be frank, if you are hiring a coach to be a boy scout leader or a cake baker, then sure his character should matter. If you are hiring him to win games then tell me, what difference it makes. Well, when you coach for one of the most penalized programs in NCAA history — the only one to get the NCAA-imposed "death penalty" — it should matter a BUNCH.
December 13, 200718 yr Let's be frank, if you are hiring a coach to be a boy scout leader or a cake baker, then sure his character should matter. If you are hiring him to win games then tell me, what difference it makes. Idealy you want a coach that never gets in trouble and is a model citizen. But if you look at Gillespie, Sampson, and Pitino (the big 3 we talk about the most) they all have had issues. Sampson with recruiting violations, Gillespie with DUI and rumors, and Pitino and rumors. I think they are all pretty good guys though. Tubby Smith always showed great character. I believe its something every fan should want out of the coach of the team you pull for.
December 13, 200718 yr Let's be frank, if you are hiring a coach to be a boy scout leader or a cake baker, then sure his character should matter. If you are hiring him to win games then tell me, what difference it makes. I disagree with you. I want a coach who wins, has class and character.
December 13, 200718 yr Anyone that is willing to send their kid to an unethical, immoral coach should be punished for child abuse...
December 13, 200718 yr Anyone that is willing to send their kid to an unethical, immoral coach should be punished for child abuse... The problem is defining what is considered being an unethical, immoral coach.
December 13, 200718 yr You guys keep Mother Theresa. Give me a winner. Yeah, what's a few silly little rules broken when the big picture is in sight? I guess under your administration we could expect to see UK players at the $50 minimum betting windows at Keeneland again like during the old days, eh?
December 13, 200718 yr You guys keep Mother Theresa. Give me a winner. I don't think it's a Mother Theresa thing. I think that I hold accountabilty for everyone to have character. Even though some on here think just being a winning coach makes them "God like".
December 13, 200718 yr The problem is defining what is considered being an unethical, immoral coach. It is a fine line, especially in the cut throat world of college athletics... I'm sure those guys almost feel like they're selling their souls to the devil...in some cases they most certainly are...
December 13, 200718 yr You guys keep Mother Theresa. Give me a winner. Losing credibility as you type...
December 14, 200718 yr Yeah, what's a few silly little rules broken when the big picture is in sight? I guess under your administration we could expect to see UK players at the $50 minimum betting windows at Keeneland again like during the old days, eh? No, I'd probably just make a few illegal phone calls.
December 14, 200718 yr Losing credibility as you type... I lost credibility when I criticized Tubby Smith. It doesn't much matter what I say now does it.
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