Rutgers fires basketball coach after release of video showing player abuse, gay slurs

[Bad Zebra]

Not to mention, the governor of NJ is weighing in and is demanding answers about the whole administration and decision making process at the school. I have a feeling Rice won't be the last person to be shown the door at Rutgers.

[icallfouls]

off topic...this is an officiating site, not a coaches gone crazy during practice site

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by icallfouls

off topic...this is an officiating site, not a coaches gone crazy during practice site

Administrators can do what they want right?

Peace

[icallfouls]

that's what I have heard

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by icallfouls

off topic...this is an officiating site, not a coaches gone crazy during practice site

I'm not so sure it's not all basketball related. I think we can take the Mulkey and Rush thread, mix in some Geno Auriema posts...combine it with this one...and create a BASKETBALL PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR MINDS thread.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by icallfouls

off topic...this is an officiating site, not a coaches gone crazy during practice site

LOL ... Sometimes I like to play a game I call, "Test the Mods" ... just to see if any of them dare!

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Brad

LOL ... Sometimes I like to play a game I call, "Test the Mods" ... just to see if any of them dare!

And that comes across as so fair to everyone else on the site. Way to be classy and not abusive of your personal status on the site.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

And that comes across as so fair to everyone else on the site. Way to be classy and not abusive of your personal status on the site.

Sorry … I was supposed to come across as a JOKE because that is what it was.

If you want a serious reply, I don't think the mods would have deleted this as being off topic. It's not directly related to basketball officiating, but it is marginally so — it goes to show the mentality and behavior of some coaches … gives an inside look at how they operate, which can help you understand their me two attitude.

I have heard ZERO complaints since the mods have been handling things on the board. If someone has a beef, feel free to email me — [email protected] (email is much faster than PM)

Our goal is to keep this board enjoyable and useful for all … if anyone thinks we aren't achieving that please let me know.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by Bad Zebra

Not to mention, the governor of NJ is weighing in and is demanding answers

First of all, +100 points for using "weighing in" ... +500 if you didn't even mean to

Maybe he will go to the school himself to investigate ... they'll know it's him because of his fleece.

[bainsey]

[#olderthanilook]

What a great clip. It's unscripted, uncut and obviously from the heart.

It's rare that the public gets to see this type of genuine apology from a public figure like this.

Best wishes to him as he puts his life and career back together. He'll be a better husband, father and coach for having walked down this pathway with such honesty and accountability.

[VaTerp]

Originally Posted by #olderthanilook

What a great clip. It's unscripted, uncut and obviously from the heart.

It's rare that the public gets to see this type of genuine apology from a public figure like this.

Best wishes to him as he puts his life and career back together. He'll be a better husband, father and coach for having walked down this pathway with such honesty and accountability.

I'm going to assume this is not sarcasm.

I had a chance to get to know Rice a little bit during my coaching days when I worked several Eastern Invitational camps when Rice was the director there. He's also a friend of the guy whose staff I was on.

He can be really fun to have a few beers with and hang around for a while and there seems to be a decent guy in there somewhere but I am not all that surprised to see him lose control and let his intensity get the best of him.

He is one of those people that is just always "on." Every other word out of his mouth is a F bomb. It's how he talks to everybody.

All that said, the behavior on tape is just inexcusable at any level. He definitely has some issues that need professional help/attention. I hope he's getting it.

Unfortunately, I don't see how any school can hire him ANY time soon with this tape out there. I hope he can stay connected to the game b/c he does have a true passion for basketball and really knows the game. But this tape is going to hang over his head for the rest of his life....

[#olderthanilook]

Originally Posted by VaTerp

I'm going to assume this is not sarcasm.

I had a chance to get to know Rice a little bit during my coaching days when I worked several Eastern Invitational camps when Rice was the director there. He's also a friend of the guy whose staff I was on.

He can be really fun to have a few beers with and hang around for a while and there seems to be a decent guy in there somewhere but I am not all that surprised to see him lose control and let his intensity get the best of him.

He is one of those people that is just always "on." Every other word out of his mouth is a F bomb. It's how he talks to everybody.

All that said, the behavior on tape is just inexcusable at any level. He definitely has some issues that need professional help/attention. I hope he's getting it.

Unfortunately, I don't see how any school can hire him ANY time soon with this tape out there. I hope he can stay connected to the game b/c he does have a true passion for basketball and really knows the game. But this tape is going to hang over his head for the rest of his life....

You assumed correctly.

[VaTerp]

Originally Posted by #olderthanilook

You assumed correctly.

Cool. I thought so but you never know these days.

And I agree with you 100% and wish Rice the best.

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by VaTerp

Unfortunately, I don't see how any school can hire him ANY time soon with this tape out there. I hope he can stay connected to the game b/c he does have a true passion for basketball and really knows the game. But this tape is going to hang over his head for the rest of his life....

At least he came out publicly and owned up to the behavior. I disagree...I think somebody somewhere will hire him....Texas Tech took Bobby Knight despite the carnage he left behind at Indiana. Heck, now he's making Applebees commercials and working at ESPN. Not bad for a coach who was the poster boy for inappropriate behavior.

Chances are Rice's behavior will be exemplary at his next gig.