Comments on: Should College Basketball Coaches Apologize for Using Profanity?

By: Rajiv Sighamony

Rajiv Sighamony — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:56:57 +0000

College Basketball coaches are now more cautious with their language now days.

By: Rajiv Sighamony

Rajiv Sighamony — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:52:16 +0000

May be, you are right in a way.

By: MassterGee

MassterGee — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:22:53 +0000

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

By: rajiv

rajiv — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:17:12 +0000

I appreciate that you accepted my view.

By: jo oliver

jo oliver — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:20:49 +0000

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.