Putting it in context
By Dave Reardon
As John Veneri pointed out on the Rob and Russ Show this morning, Greg McMackin did indeed apologize at his news conference yesterday for using two timeouts in a row near the end of the game a minute or two before saying fans can decide on how to use timeouts when they have a football team. McMackin also told me he was having a little fun with the line (which he also used on his radio show) and wants to remind the fans that he does respect and appreciate them. “It’s a lot easier to joke around after a win,” he said today.
October 28th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Dave,
Thanks for the clarification. I think many fans, including myself thought the Coach could have chosen better words to make his point. What he did say, based on the sound bytes I heard did seem a little arognant and cocky. That seems totally out of his character which was a surprise to me. And that doesn’t play too well in the long run with Warrior supporters.
The coaches and players still have lots of thinkgs that they have to work on.
Go Warriors!!! Continue to Improve!!!
October 28th, 2008 at 11:30 am
FYI when coach made that same remark during call the show at Willows last week he did also say after to the caller: thank you for calling, I appreciate your comments and respect your opinion. Fans need to lighten up and reflect on the days following the Sugar Bowl. Boy was it pretty bleak looking!
October 28th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
some warrior fans needs “thick skin” this season is the best time to donn it on…..
October 28th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Some fans just take things way too personal
October 28th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
you’re right, wes. lighten up people!
October 29th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I have met Coach Mac on 3 occasions and he is one of the nicest and classiest guys you could ever meet…………….Relax, enjoy and let him have a little fun too!!