Friday, August 28, 2015

And another coach trying to sacrifice people on the altar?

The University of Illinois was forced to fire it's football coach today for physical and mental abuse.

Tim Beckman was forced to be fired after an external investigation revealed a history of mental abuse, hiding injuries, and pressuring players to play hurt.

This asshole would fit in perfectly in Roger Goodell's NFL, a league plastered with such a history.

But I'm left to ask Illinois AD Michael Thomas one question in light of this comment:

"The preliminary information external reviewers shared with me does not reflect our values or our commitment to the welfare of our student-athletes, and I've chosen to act accordingly," Thomas said. "During the review, we have asked people not to rush to judgment, but I now have enough information to make this decision in assessing the status and direction of the football program."

How can you have a football program when the entire sport demands such a disregard of the welfare of your students?

This is not one coach.

This is not one player.

This is not one fan.

This is a nation of baying animals, demanding blood -- and for WHAT??

What your former coach did was football.  Until you realize that, nothing's going to change.

(Source of Thomas quote:  ESPN article.)

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