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Message: [QUOTE="dyedorange, post: 1251389, member: 3729"] That would be pretty malicious on JB's part. We've all seen how petty he can be, but we've also seen him talk on many occasions about how one of the main reasons he coaches is his love of the kids, and his desire to make them better. I just can't see him using Chris in the way you're describing. IMO, what seems more likely is that JB is unsatisfied with Chris' effort, has told him so repeatedly behind closed doors, and decided he's going to really try and get the kid's attention by making the comments public. I think JB's using the only leverage he has left: embarrass the kid publicly in order to motivate him. And maybe this is putting too much faith in him, but because he doesn't do this with every player, I have to believe he's made a strategic decision that A) Chris can handle it, and B) He NEEDS it in order to get better. If that's the case, I don't have a problem with this approach at all. [/QUOTE]