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Originally posted by IREFU2
Yeah, a good friend of mine is an ACC official and he say that Coach K is worst of the coaches and he can curse you out under his breath!
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That is so ironic that Coach K has a reputation as being this really nice guy (he seems to be on TV and in other media contacts) and coach. I have heard the same thing from people that either knows a D1 official that have worked games for Coach K or the officials talk about that on their own. People have such a negative attitude about Bobby Knight and I have personally heard 3 Big Ten officials (2 worked in the Big 12 as well) in speeches to official's groups that Coach Knight is one of the most fair coaches they have ever worked for. Those officials that worked with Coach Knight would say that they would work games and he would not even say a word to them during the game. Not only do they think the man is fair, they would send their kids to play for him in a heart beat. I guess when you treat the media well and say words under their breathe that makes a good guy. When you show more emotion and treat the media like a nuisance you are a bad guy. I guess the message is kiss up to the media and your image will be perfect.
Peace