OK guys. Gimmie a break here. Here it is:
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Have you played sports? If so, think about games you've lost that were emotional close games. Think about walking off the field (or court or whatever) when the game is over and remember how that felt. Now imagine some pekerhead coach or player hopping all over the field and jumping up to you waving his arms and not even looking at you as he grabs your hand and slaps you on the back like a btch slap. Harbough is suck a classless POS he doesn't give one crap about the opposing coach or anyone else.
I don't know what to say if you guys can't see the difference between a sincere acknowledgment and a completely disingenuous gesture. Like I said, would I have chased Harbough down like Schwartz did? He## no! That's not the point. The point is... THAT'S Harbough!
If you don't get it you don't get it. I coached both of my kids growing up. The biggest compliment I would get were parents that would tell me they loved having their kids spend time with me and the things we talked about beyond the field. Like sportsmanship. I always taught my teams to play very hard and win, but once it's over it's over. What's funny is that my teams traditionally were always known as playing really hard and physical. I think that's because I always taught them that if they really "hated" another player on another team or just disliked a team, they need to make that statement on the field or court, after the game it's too late!
On the flip side, I see youth coaches acting more like Harbough than a McCarthy or a guy like Dungy. Take a look at how those guys handle themselves as coaches. PLEASE don't tell me there's no difference in class and
professionalism. THERE IS- PERIOD.