Should College Basketball Coaches Apologize for Using Profanity?
A game of college basketball involves a lot of excitement, and it is played on high pressures of adrenaline. A game of college basketball is such that it probably makes everyone crazy, whether it’s the spectator or, the players themselves.
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If you look at the speed with which the game is played, you would certainly agree with the fact that pressures mount on players, and more so on coaches with each passing moment of the game. If the team is somehow, on the brink of defeat, then college basketball coaches go berserk, and they start spilling profane words, to vent their anger and frustration, and may be, at times to lift the team’s performance.
Now, the question here is, should college basketball coaches apologize for using profanity. There are many ways to look at it. First of all, should college basketball coaches use profanity at all? Should they be allowed to vent their frustration in the way they do normally? Does apologizing really bury the issue for ever?
Basketball is a sport that has witnessed display of profanity in the field, as if it’s a part of the game. Nobody minds it, unless it crosses the line of tolerance. Everybody thinks, the players, the coach and the spectators themselves that using profanity shows the extent of involvement that the person has for the game.
If you ask a college basketball coach about it, then he would probably say that he needs to use profane words to spur his players on. It would make them work harder, and make them strive for that extra one last ditch effort. If his usage of profanity brings about a desired result for the team, then why should he apologize to anyone for using profanity?
Now, would you agree with the coach? You would find probably most of these college basketball coaches use profanity most of the time. It’s good from the spectator’s point of view, because it brings crowd to the game of college basketball. The usage of profanity incites fans interest towards college basketball. In fact, it promotes the game of college basketball.
When everybody around knows the advantages of the usage of profanity in college basketball, then why the coaches should apologize for using them. Still the coaches need to draw a line; they just can’t spill out anything they want. Even profanity needs to be polished. It should not be racist or hurt somebody’s pride.
The use of profanity should not cross the limits of sportsmanship. If the coaches follow these little advices then there’s no reason for them to apologize. But if the profanity becomes personal, then coaches should apologize for using them.
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I do not think they should….even if it is polished! That is just respectful to others. It is one thing to get heated and let an ugly word slip. But, a coach shouldnt use profanity, racial barbs, etc.. to motivate players or display they are not satisfied with performance. Some people work very hard not to use such language, and shouldnt be subjected to hearing it from an authorative figure. If the player is that bad, then they should be cut. If the coach is not capable of motivation without slurs, he should be fired. Afterall, we wouldnt allow our boss to cuss us out if we are not doing well at work.
I appreciate that you accepted my view.
I really don’t think that coaches should have to apologize, whether it crosses any lines or not. Forcing people to apologize defeats the purpose of the words “I’m sorry” by making them that much less true. It should be their choice.
Swearing in the heat of the moment doesn’t make it alright, but it does get some of the players to realize that they need to start playing for real, and that’s the first time during a game that some realize it… Well, that’s all I have to say.
-The Masster Gee
May be, you are right in a way.
College Basketball coaches are now more cautious with their language now days.
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