Jonathan Carone wrote:I prefer transparency, especially given that he’s been transparent about it in the past.
If Probert isn’t going to play, just say he’s doubtful and move on. Don’t talk about how you are hoping for a miracle and stall until after your media availability for the week.
If guys are suspended, just call it what it is. Don’t bury them on the depth chart and talk about how they’ll play but you need to see more from them first.
I may not think he’s a good coach, but I can respect him for suspending players for breaking rules and holding them to a high standard. But to do that, it actually has to be announced. Otherwise it feels like a cover up. If we are going to be the “to God be the glory” program, we have to do everything above reproach, and that includes media/public relations.
Just because you prefer transparency doesn’t mean that is the “to God Be The Glory Way” and everything else is a cover up. To begin with, you don’t know if anyone is suspended. Secondly, why do you believe you, as a fan, have an absolute right to know if a player is suspended? Especially if such suspension wasn’t related to anything major and “was no big deal”. Thirdly, what rule is he violating if he is doing what you say he is doing? The Jonathon To God Be The Glory Rule? Finallly, whats the big deal with a little gamesmanship? It’s what coaches do.
I get it. He’s an odd duck. His personality isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. There are ways he handles players that give me pause. But he certainly hasn’t done anything that is immoral as far as I know. If all is as you say, I have 0 problem with the way he handled it. I’m not sure how that compromises his “to God Be The Glory “ approach but then again I’m not looking to fault him for every decision he makes either.