Crazy ending

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by fiasco

I've always been a firm believer that competitive/high-intensity situations (like sports) bring out our real nature. You can gladhand and be a hunky-dory guy all you want when everything is peachy keen, but when the shiz hits the fan, that's when your character really comes out.

Hmmmm...so you actually believe that it is the very few moments in life when stress and strain are at their greatest that define our character? I don't know about that...

But - the coach certainly had time to calm down before he talked with this reporter. His comments to the reporter show a much more accurate insight into his character than does his arguing with an official after a hard-fought game.

And no, I am not condoning his actions. He really did cost his team a chance at winning that game. I'm just not so sure that that one emotional outburst makes him a tool.

[fiasco]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Hmmmm...so you actually believe that it is the very few moments in life when stress and strain are at their greatest that define our character? I don't know about that...

Yes, I very much believe that.

And I don't believe there are "very few moments in life" like that. I believe life is riddled with intense moments that test our character. Some are more adrenaline inspiring, like sports, others are quiet moments, like when no one is watching and you know you could get away with something if you could. Those are the times when our character is defined, not when we've had a moment to compose ourselves and realize that we're being quoted by a reporter.