Someone Dropped Their Pacifier

by Dr. Charley West on Nov 18, 2008 1:10 PM EST in Yes, We Still Talk About Rich

OK, so let's say you're a hypothetical college football coach at a very high-profile, prestigious program. You were lured away from your alma mater just last year, paying millions of dollars in buyout money. On your way out, you complained that the alma mater and its fans -- people that attended games and donated in record numbers, mind you -- didn't show you the type of love that you felt you deserved. Then, at your new school, you possess an abysmal 2-8 record in your opening campaign. Not only are fans angry at you, but boosters have become incresingly critical of your stubborn and unrelenting demeanor.

OK, so let's just say you're this hypothetical coach. As said coach, do you say the following in your weekly press conference:

"It's amazing some of the things that people would say [on a message board] or yell at you of a personal nature," Rodriguez said Monday. "You almost want to tell them, 'Get a life.'

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[story via ESPN.com]

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he seems to always keep his wife and kids around him when people might yell at him.

Pussy.

by chuckzub on Nov 18, 2008 2:06 PM EST reply actions

Now who would yell derogatory things at such a nice old man?

He would never break someone down by cursing them out.

by 5th Year Senior on Nov 18, 2008 2:27 PM EST reply actions

Ever so slowly the noose tightens…really, could this happen to a nicer guy?

by BSLA80 on Nov 18, 2008 2:30 PM EST reply actions

Ricardo is lucky I wasn’t at the airport. As a general rule, I do not censor myself for the spawn or spouse of Satan. Chances are Raquel would grow up to be a 2 dollar whore like her mother, and Rhett would be impotent and and living in Sabraton.

by The 25314 on Nov 18, 2008 9:32 PM EST reply actions