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[Day2]

I promise you if BB has 10 years losing like JB has he will not be coaching the Patriots anymore and he has had way more success than JB.

JB hasn’t had 10 years of losing. He’s had one.

 

[dasher]

Media like to circle the wagons when they sense one of their own is being attacked, even if it's a student who may or may not go into the industry professionally. Heck, if it's a student, that probably exacerbates it since it's not a full-time job. That's why this is a story (to the extent it is one), not because Boeheim lashed out.

And I will quibble a little with the student reporter's phrasing of the question. "What's the status on Benny Williams" is pretty shabby (and, yes, overly aggressive) wording if the goal is to elicit a straightforward response from JB. A better way would be to say something like "Benny Williams took a personal day today, do you expect him back at practice this week?" Being a beat reporter involves asking tough questions, but it also involves building and maintaining a relationship with your subject, which in turn involves being able to gauge how you should approach the subject to get what you need.

Boeheim isn't going to change after 47 years of being the big chief. I can and have accepted that, but that doesn't mean it doesn't reflect poorly on the program. And while it's not realistic to expect Boeheim to change, it absolutely reflects poorly on Pete Moore that he didn't sense that people would be asking follow-up questions and distribute some kind of message about Benny's status moving forward.

Wrong. No one knew at thew time the question was asked that Benny had taken a personal day. All the media knew was that he wasn't dressed at the game. The question of his status was spot on. And all the coach had to say is what he said. He made it an issue.

 

[dasher]

Right I agree you can be a jerk if you win at a high level. People will put up with it but as soon as the losses start to pile up people will turn on you very quickly.

I'm not as sure of that. Keep in mind, the rest of the country didn't get to see his press conferences when we were winning. I don't think it would have worn well even when we were winning.

 

[dasher]

One thing being batted around today is whether jb was being a bully. JB says he wasn't. But is he the person to ask? If someone makes what might be a racist statement, do we ask them? Or the group that might be the party that was the victim? Or if someone makes a offensive sexist statement, who do we ask?

 

[Day2]

One thing being batted around today is whether jb was being a bully. JB says he wasn't. But is he the person to ask? If someone makes what might be a racist statement, do we ask them? Or the group that might be the party that was the victim? Or if someone makes an offensive sexist statement, who do we ask?

Bullying is a stretch. You can be a jerk without being a bully.

 

[BillSU]

He sounds tired, not well (sick), or inebriated.

He just woke up from a nap with Julie. Some of you should be reporters yourselves so you can throw the story any way you want to. Damn.

 

[Nicknack]

He just woke up from a nap with Julie. Some of you should be reporters yourselves so you can throw the story any way you want to. Damn.

Maybe he should have kept napping. Instead...

 

[Day2]

Maybe he should have kept napping. Instead...

His explanation was fine. Doesn’t make a difference if it’s 100% true or completely made up. And it looks even better on paper.

I’m choosing to interpret your GIF as making a mountain out of a molehill. Again, it’s Thursday, people. The story has run its course.

 

[Nicknack]

His explanation was fine. Doesn’t make a difference if it’s 100% true or completely made up. And it looks even better on paper.

I’m choosing to interpret your GIF as making a mountain out of a molehill. Again, it’s Thursday, people. The story has run its course.

We can disagree, that's fine, but I thought his explanation was ridiculous (as most people do)

 

[BillSU]

I have been a manager for the last 15 years of my career. The way I manage my staff today isn't the way I managed my staff 5 years ago let alone 10 years ago. You have to adapt with the changing world around you or it will run you over. Bottom line the way JB acted 10 years ago isn't acceptable in todays society. Things have changed and JB is failing to change with the times. The more out burst he has the worse it will look for the University and more fans will leave. I do think winning would cure some of that but I still think the society as a whole has moved on from the tough grump old man act that worked in the past.

To change the subject...IF we don't win in Chestnut Hill Sat. night he may get grumpier.

Boston Colleges record is 11 - 12. It seems like anyone can beat anyone, BUT here's who BC has lost to:

MAINE - 64 - 69
DARLETON ST - 54 - 70 (who the hell are they?)
NEBRASKA - 67 - 88
DUKE - 59 - 75
NEW HAMPSHIRE - 71 - 74
VILLANOVA - 56 - 77
SYRACUSE - 65 - 79
DUKE - 64 - 65
MIAMI - 72 - 88
WAKE - 63 - 85
NC - 64 - 72
VA - 57 - 76

Then they beat Clemson Tuesday night 62 - 54 at home. They are 8-4 at home, 1-6 away. Unless Joe is ON, and Jesse, Judah, and Brown get good looks and get good results, this one ain't gonna be easy - I can just sense it.

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

To change the subject...IF we don't win in Chestnut Hill Sat. night he may get grumpier.

Boston Colleges record is 11 - 12, of course they just beat Clemson. It seems like anyone can beat anyone, BUT here's who BC has lost to:

MAINE - 64 - 69
DARLETON ST - 54 - 70 (who the hell are they?)
NEBRASKA - 67 - 88
DUKE - 59 - 75
NEW HAMPSHIRE - 71 - 74
VILLANOVA - 56 - 77
SYRACUSE - 65 - 79
DUKE - 64 - 65
MIAMI - 72 - 88
WAKE - 63 - 85
NC - 64 - 72
VA - 57 - 76

Then they beat Clemson Tuesday night 62 - 54 at home. They are 8-4 at home, 1-6 away. This one ain't gonna be easy - I can just sense it.

It might hit -10F in Boston. If Cuse goes down, the presser will be even more frigid...

 

[kirbivore]

Or AM 1200

Could you hear his answers over the slurping of the hosts?

 

[pwong]

 

[AlaskaSU]

Only 2% of those of us on here are fans. Please identify yourselves.

I confess, I own several fans. Most people do. They are inexpensive.

 

[Frozen]

 

[Cuse'91]

Wow, seems like the negative media attention is starting to escalate.

 

[Brooky03]

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“Engineered an Athletic Director change to get one of his cronies the job”

Lol.

 

[rrlbees]

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Clown

 

[Orangezoo]

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[Day2]

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That’s a new one.

 

[kcsu]

Wonder why this is suddenly such a serious issue now after 47 years? Like it or not, he’s always been dismissive to student reporters. So many of the great fans on this board don’t even bother to listen to the podcasts by people like Sean McDonough etc who happened to speak about how it was back in his day. Certainly has become a rallying point for some, suddenly when the team isn’t doing well, meeting expectations. Hmm. Interesting, if we were winning big , who did and would prioritize this? Brent Axe is having a ball with it too.

Its life. When you are winning negative situations are minimized. Losing, increased. I seriously think that Jim, sorry Gus believes what he says and its actually not as big a deal as its being made out to be. I thought he was exactly who he is. He just needs to win a few.

 

[OrangeDW]

JB’s insecurity is something else. Even when he’s being a complete jerk, I can’t help but feel bad for him.

 

[richmondcuse03]

Clown

He’s made enemies in the media for decades. They will say whatever they want now and throw lots of things at him. Doesn’t make it right but there’s a reason Coach K always got glowing coverage. He knew how to leverage the press and do things behind the scenes. JB does not.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

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And he killed the Kennedys. When after all, it was you and me.

 

[kcsu]

That response, should be beneath Jim due to the status and position he has attained.

It reeks of insecurity and pettiness.

A leader can admit their flaws and handle it better. Thats my opinion.

Its not in his DNA. Try to find a press conference after a loss where Jim takes any responsibility. Seriously try to find one. 47 years worth of press conferences and i dont think there are any.