Coach K

[Berkut]

Originally Posted by OldFanDan

Am I right in assuming that any and all of the guys who 'hate' DUKE (and Coach Krzyzewski) would turn back any assignments for DUKE games ?

OFD

Hmmm, there are plenty of coaches around who I think are whiners and show a lack of sportsmanship. I guess if I thought it impacted my ability to officiate fairly I would turn back an assignment, but if that was the case, I wouldn't be a very good official.

I can't say I've turned back any games because I thought one of the coaches was a classless boor, but I suppose it could happen. Don't imagine that if I was ever good enough that it would come up, I would have any more trouble officiating one of his games than any of the other coaches out there who lack simple courtesy or a sense of integrity when it comes to sportsmanship.

Why would you argue that Coach K should get special consideration from officials, as opposed to any other coach?

The only reason he is being discussed is because his reputation as Mr Perfect Stand Up Paragon of Virtue is in such start contrast to his actual behavior.