|
Post by hammer on Dec 12, 2010 18:35:58 GMT -5
I wish Nebraska was moving to the Pac-10 instead of the Big-10. Just to be in Lincoln or Seattle when each coach was introduced or contested a call would be worth the price of admission.
|
|
|
Post by holidayhusker on Dec 12, 2010 18:39:57 GMT -5
I wish Nebraska was moving to the Pac-10 instead of the Big-10. Just to be in Lincoln or Seattle when each coach was introduced or contested a call would be worth the price of admission. LOL...its definately made the, " next time," more interesting.
|
|
|
Post by mikegarrison on Dec 12, 2010 18:50:27 GMT -5
An opposing coach told Cook to F off. So what? Cook probably needs more people to tell him that, not less. [/discussion]
|
|
|
Post by NebraskaVBfan93 on Dec 12, 2010 18:55:06 GMT -5
The people I feel bad for are the Nebraska players, who have to be associated with a guy who seems to have a history of being a whiner. Examples please?
|
|
|
Post by NebraskaVBfan93 on Dec 12, 2010 19:02:14 GMT -5
You don't get it? His comment is what CAUSED the entire issue. Had Cook kept his mouth shut, there would have been no altercation. He's a sore loser. Youre funny, and clearly still young. You can't CAUSE another person to act poorly. John is responsible for what he said, Jim is responsible for how he reacted. Period. You are saying that JMAC isnt responsible for his outburst, he is. Well stated. Two dark glasses on a podium No one knows what is in which glass but one has honey, the other vinegar. The only way we can find our what is in either glass is if someone tips them over. There is no denying, Coach C tipped over the glass labeled Coach M, but it has obviously come a a big surprise to everyone that Coach M's glass was filled with vinegar and not honey.
|
|
|
Post by blob on Dec 12, 2010 19:02:42 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by NebraskaVBfan93 on Dec 12, 2010 19:16:24 GMT -5
You guys should try creating more hypothetical scenarios which have nothing to do with the actual situation. They make soooo much sense and are really relevant, too. I'll just accept it: Nebraska fans are not going to admit that John should've kept his trap closed and if he had, nothing would have happened between them. They believe that JMac is just a wild son-of-a-bitch who randomly attacks other coaches after beating them without provocation.[/color] Again with the sweeping generalizations. Do you know how to read? All you have to do is read even just a few pages previous to this ridiculous statement to see that your suggestion is just not true.
|
|
|
Post by NebraskaVBfan93 on Dec 12, 2010 19:24:13 GMT -5
Do you listen to anyone? We just want you to acknowlege that both coaches handled it poorly. Is that so difficult? Lets see if you can do it. I've already said that JMac reacted poorly, though I completely understand and support his reaction. JMac reacted poorly, but he reacted exactly how I would've reacted to such a sarcastic, consdescending comment. Can you admit that Class-Act-Cook should've accepted the defeat with dignity and class and that, had he not said anything other than "Good match, Coach," no altercation would have ensued? Are you a politician as you have an outstanding ability to talk out of both sides of your mouth? "JMac reacted poorly, though I support what he did and would have done the same thing". What does that say about you?
|
|
|
Post by rand909 on Dec 12, 2010 19:24:41 GMT -5
Oh My God, People@!!!! There are two incontravertable facts here:
1. Cook acted like an ass and embarassed the people of Nebraska.
2. McLaughlin acted like an ass and embarassed the people of Washington.
Neither brought any class to the situation.
|
|
|
Post by NebraskaVBfan93 on Dec 12, 2010 19:30:55 GMT -5
So you support coaches having poor reactions? So you really shouldn't have a problem with Cook's reaction to the call and losing the match. Unless... unless it only works one way. I support people standing up to jerks who make sarcastic, patronizing comments because they're devoid of any class or respect. So your actions in life are predicated on reacting to the environment around you and not on your inherent sense of right and wrong? I sure hope to hell I never cut you off in traffic.
|
|
|
Post by tomclen on Dec 12, 2010 20:17:01 GMT -5
Speaking of PR tactics, this is a video that is posted in another thread: www.youtube.com/user/volleyfan1234It may be posted somewhere in this thread as well, not sure. But here's my question: Who posted it and where did it come from? The YouTube poster only has one video, that one. He created the account on December 11, 2010. I ask, because that is a fixed-position camera shot taken from the area designated for coaching staffs. I think that area is only used by visiting teams, UW uses the opposite end of the court, but I'm not positive. I suppose it could have come from any of the coaching staffs...Cal, Minnesota, UW or Nebraska. If you ask me, if it was a member of one of the coaching staffs, even UW, that person should be reprimanded...or more.
|
|
|
Post by blob on Dec 12, 2010 20:25:31 GMT -5
JMac showed serious weakness in how he responded. He let Cook get in his head. If this happened in beach volleyball on any beach in California, Jmac would be looked as the weak one. Trash talking is part of all sports. If you can't handle it you shouldn't be in the game. I think the 9 losses to Pac-10 teams with arguably the most talented team in the nation has finally gotten to Jmac. His team played weak all year just like the weakness he displayed the other night. Cracked like a cheap vase. Hey dumbass, there is a difference between trash talking and whining like a little biatch.....which apparently you and John Cook are both good at. LOL.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2010 20:26:42 GMT -5
I'd like to see the shot from the other end of the court.
Not that the ball being in or out really matters in regards to the post-match incident.
|
|
|
Post by mikegarrison on Dec 12, 2010 20:34:27 GMT -5
I think the 9 losses to Pac-10 teams with arguably the most talented team in the nation has finally gotten to Jmac. His team played weak all year just like the weakness he displayed the other night. Cracked like a cheap vase. 1) Nebraska, Hawaii, and Michigan lost to this "weak" team, so what does that say about them? For that matter, so did Final Four team USC. 2) While I'm a fan of the Huskies and their players, you must be smoking some of "norcalsfinest" to claim that they had the most talented team in the country. They were a top-10 team, and finished about there in the polls and the tournament. But nobody ever claimed they were a top-four team or had top-four talent. If anything, I think they over-achieved more than they under-achieved, but they did a little of both. If I had to guess, I would assume you are a Stanford fan who is upset because Cal got into the FF and Stanford did not.
|
|
|
Post by spalding on Dec 12, 2010 20:42:00 GMT -5
I think the 9 losses to Pac-10 teams with arguably the most talented team in the nation has finally gotten to Jmac. His team played weak all year just like the weakness he displayed the other night. Cracked like a cheap vase. 1) Nebraska, Hawaii, and Michigan lost to this "weak" team, so what does that say about them? For that matter, so did Final Four team USC. 2) While I'm a fan of the Huskies and their players, you must be smoking some of "norcalsfinest" to claim that they had the most talented team in the country. They were a top-10 team, and finished about there in the polls and the tournament. But nobody ever claimed they were a top-four team or had top-four talent. If anything, I think they over-achieved more than they under-achieved, but they did a little of both. If I had to guess, I would assume you are a Stanford fan who is upset because Cal got into the FF and Stanford did not. I disagree with you. Player for player they are more talented than any team in the Pac-10. I am shocked that they had such a poor regular season. They played mentally weak all year in the Pac-10. I saw them give up on a few occasions. Does the first Cal match at Hec Ed ring a bell? It starts at the top.
|
|