September 18, 2013
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Bo Pelini
Without knowing anything about Bo Pelini's qualifications to be head football coach at the University of Nebraska, I'm still incensed over the treatment accorded him these days.
Somebody with a grudge sent an audiotape to deadspin.com from two years ago. In that tape, Pelini, who was upset about newspaper articles like THIS ONE (can't make the link work, sorry)*, unleashed a profanity-filled tirade. He was annoyed with the press. He was annoyed by the fact that Nebraska football fans didn't like the results on the field to the point that they walked out of the stadium before the game was over.
The problem isn't Pelini's profanity. The problem is creepy websites like deadspin. They follow in the footsteps of rags like the National Enquirer. No journalistic standards whatever. Just muckraking.
Rake some muck. Make a buck. Now all the wiseguy reporters are speculating that Pelini can't survive at Nebraska.
Win or else. Or you're on the shelf. Oh, well. That's the way it is anyway, in college athletics.
Still, I hope Pelini survives.
*Maybe THIS LINK works. It's an article by Will Leitch.
Comments (8)
well...it was a right vicious tirade against the Nebraskans, and just like movie stars and politicians, Football Coaches know their every move is scrutinized and they are held to a higher standard. I also agree about the muckrakers...but without muck they would be dead ducks in the water. I don't know Coach Pelini but I hope he survives too, win or lose I bet he thinks twice about venting his frustrations on someone as important as the fans in the furture.
Wellll. As a Notre Dame season ticket holder I know how you feel but the coaches at high profile institutions have to really have a filter when speaking - even when they think they are speaking privately and especially when talking publically... It just goes with the territory.
I'm from Nebraska....Pelini is known for his tirades....IN truth? A media reporter stated, "all the coaches have a "potty mouth." Not just Pelini....Bo's a good coach....The players respect him....The students say, so what? He's not the only one....
This was a private discussion....And 2 years later, because of Tommy Frazier's put down, it (the hidden tape) has come back to bite Pelini in the butt....
Pherlman's (The Dean) is shocked.....Easton, the Athletic Director (for only a year and a half), is disappointed.....They've both talked to Bo about it.....They both say something needs to be done....The worst, will be firing of Bo....We don't want that.... Maybe a fine....Bo has apologized....What next?
The moron who released this tape should be the one saying I'm sorry....
yeah I think they've blown up this whole thing about Pelini. He has a great record as a coach and is very qualified to be at the head position. It's just that Nebraska has had four coaches since 1972. That's somewhat unheard of with the exception of Penn State. In that same time period Wisconsin has had 8 coaches and Notre Dame has had the same however a case could be made that they've had 10 coaches. I think Pelini is somewhat correct with his comments about the fans because they are demanding the same results that Tom Osbourne had.
yeah the second link worked. I too hope that Pelini survives.
Another update...First corrections:
Pherlman-Pearlman....Easton-Eichton...Sorry guys....
Now for Pelini.....This came out yesterday....
Nothing is going to be done.....Because....
Tom Osborne was still Athletic Director, when he received a tape of this very recording last year.....He took care of it....
He called Bo Pelini into his office, sat him down and had a serious talk with him, had him going into his office having a 1 on 1 for quite a long while, counseling, so to speak, and....
The result is the Bo Pelini we have to day... He's come a long way, that's for sure..... He's cleaned up his "potty mouth." At least he keeps it off camera anyway
Pearlman and Eichton both stated...."Tom Osborne was made aware of this incident early last year, and approached Mr. Pelini about it. We have noticed quite a big change in his behavior since this incident two years ago. Nothing will be done to Bo Pelini, since it has already been dealt with."
They are going on with an investigation, on the person who sent it to deadspin.....
Thanks for your comments (and for the corrections!
I had no idea that Osborne had addressed this last year. Puts a whole different perspective on things. Your input here is much appreciated.
The newpapers may be cruel arms able to kill someone.
In friendship
Michel
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