Boeheim goes off on media (and fans)

[NersEllenson]

Funny to read considering all of Boeheims achievement's.  Guess I shouldn't be surprised Buzz is catching all the hell he does around here.  Sad commentary on where we are as a society.  Also shows coaches do take criticism personally - like most human beings.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6125111

"Yeah, it's personal. When people write and say things about me, it's personal to me ... always will be when people make personal attacks on me with no balance. I don't think it's ever good to take a snapshot. I don't think that's how you judge people, or coaches, or players, but that's the way it's done around here. Doesn't mean I'm going to like it. Doesn't mean I'm gonna stand here and let it go because when I let things go like that, it will be time for me to leave."

I don't want credit. I never have. I want the players to get the credit. I'll take the blame. That's what I'm paid for. Our fans? All I care about is that they watch us, come to the games, and support us. They can have any opinion they want as long as they support us."

[ChicosBailBonds]

Funny to read considering all of Boeheims achievement's.  Guess I shouldn't be surprised Buzz is catching all the hell he does around here.  Sad commentary on where we are as a society.  Also shows coaches do take criticism personally - like most human beings.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6125111

"Yeah, it's personal. When people write and say things about me, it's personal to me ... always will be when people make personal attacks on me with no balance. I don't think it's ever good to take a snapshot. I don't think that's how you judge people, or coaches, or players, but that's the way it's done around here. Doesn't mean I'm going to like it. Doesn't mean I'm gonna stand here and let it go because when I let things go like that, it will be time for me to leave."

I don't want credit. I never have. I want the players to get the credit. I'll take the blame. That's what I'm paid for. Our fans? All I care about is that they watch us, come to the games, and support us. They can have any opinion they want as long as they support us."

Query then, all the blasting of other MU coaches in the past....is that also fit in here?   Seems odd that you are saying this when so many people here are in defense mode are also the same people that were screaming about the previous guy.  Odd.

PS  Not saying you were one of those guys as I don't recall you specifically being one, but I can name 10 to 20 here very quickly.

[StillAWarrior]

It really is a crazy, crazy job.  In the top jobs you are paid boatloads of money, get treated like royalty and are idolized by huge fan bases.  They ask for your autograph, line up to shake your hand, chant your name and practically worship the ground you walk on.  And then if you fail to live up to their unrealistic expectations, they call for your head, curse your name and threaten to boycott the program.  And as the HOF coach Boeheim illustrates, this is not unique to Marquette.

One of the things that makes sports so enjoyable (college sports in particular) is how passionate the fans are.  Unfortunately, passionate people often are idiots.

My son is talking more and more about how he would like to be a college basketball coach some day.  He loves basketball and I think he's got a lot of traits that would make him a great coach (much better than he will ever be as a player).  As much as I'd love him to achieve all of his dreams in life, I really kind of hope he eventually picks another path.

[NersEllenson]

Query then, all the blasting of other MU coaches in the past....is that also fit in here?   Seems odd that you are saying this when so many people here are in defense mode are also the same people that were screaming about the previous guy.  Odd.

PS  Not saying you were one of those guys as I don't recall you specifically being one, but I can name 10 to 20 here very quickly.

I don't know a whole lot about the past of MUScoop prior to 2009, but I do know on my initial arrival here I thought TC got a lot of undue criticism - and commented as much.  I by no means was a TC hater, and did have gratitude for his accomplishments at MU. Where you and I have gotten into things is when it seems you are holding Buzz to a higher/double standard than you did TC.

I'm never a fan of being critical of a coach who consistently takes you to NCAA tourney's or NFL playoff appearances.  I'd be happy with NCAA's at MU 7 out of 10 years - just as TC accomplished.  I still feel Buzz can lead MU to a deep run in the tourney..and sooner than later.  This current season is not yet over..we may still sneak in the NCAA's..