Coaches recently have been reading some players blogs to see some of their true feelings about the team. Recently for the Jets have had an instance recently with player David Clowney. Clowney wrote: "1 play in the 1st Half, 4 plays in the 2nd half . . . A bit disappointed about my playing time but very happy and satisfied about the win." This comment is pretty tame compared to some others. Texas Tech Marlon Williams was more harsh in his tweet about his coach not being able to make his own meetings. Because of this tweet, the team isn't allowed to use facebook, twitter, myspace, or the like. This is a little too harsh for a tweet.
According to the coaches all their actions are justified for the benefit of the team. With Clowney, Coach Ryan was not happy when he heard the comment and told Clowney as soon as possible. According to Ryan it was not in the interest of the team and was a very selfish comment. The Texas coach suspended his player because Twitter users are, "a bunch of narcissists that want to sit and type stuff about themselves all the time. We'll put mirrors in their lockers if that's necessary but they don't have to Twitter."
Most people don't use facebook or twitter to have everyone glorify themselves.Some use it to get rid of frustration, recreation, or fun. The Tech coach was not right in that everyone is narcissistic. Also the Jet coach went too far when Clowney was frustrated with his playing time and saying it publicly. Sure I have know people who have had their frustrations with their playing time and they aren't afraid to voice it. There is no problem with being disappointed. I have no problem with them benching players if they find evidence on Facebook if it is unnecessary. Even the Tech player was frustrated with his coach and kept it contained enough that it wasn't the worst possible. Most coaches just overact and bench the player.
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And then there is Larry Johnson (of the Chiefs). Did you hear about that?
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