Scott's thoughtful, if not soul searching essay identifies the true essence of coaching and why Helfrich is far more accountable than wins and losses.
The issues he raises with respect to player violence, secrecy in suppressing these, rock bottom academics....all are symptomatic of a regime in need of a radical shake up, assuming the truth of the allegations.
This provocative piece has shaken any comfort I may have had...or hope...that another year of Helfrich is deserved simply because he has a great offensive mind. That concept is frankly made offensive in itself.
We've been rationalizing change or no change on the surficial expediency of turning things around quickly to regain our footing in the win column and how long it would take for a new coaching staff to bring it back. We should rather focus on how long it would take for the present staff to regain it's own respectability, top to bottom, and in more respects than wins and losses.
The issues he raises with respect to player violence, secrecy in suppressing these, rock bottom academics....all are symptomatic of a regime in need of a radical shake up, assuming the truth of the allegations.
This provocative piece has shaken any comfort I may have had...or hope...that another year of Helfrich is deserved simply because he has a great offensive mind. That concept is frankly made offensive in itself.
We've been rationalizing change or no change on the surficial expediency of turning things around quickly to regain our footing in the win column and how long it would take for a new coaching staff to bring it back. We should rather focus on how long it would take for the present staff to regain it's own respectability, top to bottom, and in more respects than wins and losses.
