Check out the video of Digger Phelps “dancing” at Phog Allen Fieldhouse this past Saturday as part of ESPN Gameday. We’re not certain of what inspired Digger, but we think Jay Bilas’ response summed up the entire incident.
The folks at FanWagon couldn’t help but think of the line from the Incredible Hulk “Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.” last night watching the end of the Kentucky-Alabama basketball game. Coach Cal delivered an onslaught of obscenities directed at Freshman Terrence Jones. Almost to the point that it was uncomfortable to watch.
Evidently, Terrence Jones was not performing at the capacity that Coach Cal had been requesting of him. Regardless of the reasons or frustrations, this is not the public response I want to see from my coach. And I get tired of hearing coaches declare that they are not just coaches, but leaders of men – helping to shape and mold them into young men, only to see this type of behavior on the sideline from a coach. Judge for yourself with the video below. See how many F bombs you can lip read from Coach Cal.
Coach Cal did respond via Twitter to his actions during the game.
“First of all I want to apologize for my language at the end of the game. I got caught up in the emotion of the game, but that’s no excuse. Sometimes you don’t realize in the moment that what you’re saying is on national TV. The BBN deserves better and so do my players.”
What I find to be the most interesting part of his statement is that he apologized for his “language” but not the way he treated Terrence Jones.
Michigan’s new coach Brady Hoke pulled off his biggest move in the short time he’s been the head of the Michigan football program by hiring Greg Mattison as the Michigan Defensive Coordinator. But it was the one position that required the most attention and could have the impact the program needs to return to greatness.
Greg Mattison is leaving the NFL and the Baltimore Ravens to take the same position at Michigan. This isn’t Mattison’s first time in Ann Arbor as he previously coached there as the Defensive Coordinator during the 1995 and 1996 seasons.
“Greg loves Michigan, loves recruiting and is excited about coming back to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan,” Hoke said in a statement. “Greg is one of the top defensive coordinators in football, and his defensive units have always prided themselves on stopping the run. He will be a great asset to our program and an excellent addition to our staff.”
For a Michigan team that ranked 109th out of 120 teams in total defense this is the boost the program needed. Not only does Mattison bring years of experiencing running defenses, but his experience coaching in the NFL should have a major impact on recruiting.
Congratulations to the 2010 BCS National Champions Auburn Tigers. Auburn defeated the Oregon Ducks 22-19 with two dramatic plays at the end of the game. Michael Dyer’s 37 yard run, where it initially looked like he was down but wasn’t, set up the last second field goal by Wes Byrum to secure the victory.
This gives the state of Alabama the previous two National Championships. But now it is Auburn’s turn to shine. So all you Auburn fans – show your pride with Auburn National Champions apparel and gear:
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heck out the video of Digger Phelps “dancing” at Phog Allen Fieldhouse this past Saturday as part of ESPN Gameday. We’re not certain of what inspired Digger, but we think Jay Bilas’ response summed up the entire incident.
