| 01 May 2009
Quote to keep in mind in situations like this
I don't delve into the football board much, but if you want some basketball perspective here is Coach Anderson's quote when his players were making off the court poor choices and I was proud of him for taking this stance:
"These are kids we're talking about. So let me ask you this here. My job is more than just a coach, you know?Also I'm a teacher too. I'm trying to teach them about life. And so the latest episode, they broke team rules. With that being said, they were suspended indefinitely. Now, how long it's gonna last? It may be one game. Right now, we've got some things they've got to do. You know what? Those guys are on line to graduate. They're walking in May. So what gets lost, and I want you people to understand, what gets lost is, they're still kids. Heck yeah, they make mistakes. We're grown ups and we make mistakes. I know that. But I think the most important thing is can you learn from it? The easiest thing to do is throw somebody under the bus. And you'll ruin that kid's life. You'll ruin this kid's life. I know you guys have got your jobs. I've got a passion about what I do.
"I know I'm building a program. I'm building a program, trying to change a culture. I want guys that are going to come in and leave as men. "
Mike Anderson - 1/30/08
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