Stop.
Stop saying the Bo audio is some Omaha World Herald conspiracy/agenda. The OWH did not release this. Deadspin broke the story. But, even if they had. Stop. The job of the media is to report and investigate. The job of media is NOT to help win football games, recruit, protect Bo Pelini, or anything else.
So, stop being offended for the wrong reason. If you're a fan, remember that the only person who said "Fuck You" was the man you so staunchly defend. Saying things like, "Stick by the team through thick and thin," and "Real fans support the team/coach, no matter what." means fans shouldn't have the right to dislike anything that happens with the team. It means don't question the regime. Ever. No matter what. It means Bo's right and you're wrong. And when Bo's wrong, you're wrong for realizing it. If you don't love it, leave it.
How ridiculous did all those Penn St. fans rioting in the streets seem? Weren't they just "being real fans?" No. They were being stupid and ignorant. They weren't acting as rational-thinking human beings. As my father says, "Use your head for something other than a hat rack." In this case, slip your gelatinous head out of that obviously constricting Husker cap and allow some blood flow to your brain.
This is what happens when you don' t know who to blame. You suck down the Kool-Aid and bash anyone who doesn't. And you look ridiculous to the outside world.
However,
After some thinking about it, I don't think he should be fired. Those were words. Not racist, not sexist, not directly abusive, and not bigoted words. They were petulant and childish words, but ultimately just words. But I'm glad it came out. He needed a little humility. We all do from time to time. I think he'll be a better coach for it. At least, I hope so.
Stop saying the Bo audio is some Omaha World Herald conspiracy/agenda. The OWH did not release this. Deadspin broke the story. But, even if they had. Stop. The job of the media is to report and investigate. The job of media is NOT to help win football games, recruit, protect Bo Pelini, or anything else.
So, stop being offended for the wrong reason. If you're a fan, remember that the only person who said "Fuck You" was the man you so staunchly defend. Saying things like, "Stick by the team through thick and thin," and "Real fans support the team/coach, no matter what." means fans shouldn't have the right to dislike anything that happens with the team. It means don't question the regime. Ever. No matter what. It means Bo's right and you're wrong. And when Bo's wrong, you're wrong for realizing it. If you don't love it, leave it.
How ridiculous did all those Penn St. fans rioting in the streets seem? Weren't they just "being real fans?" No. They were being stupid and ignorant. They weren't acting as rational-thinking human beings. As my father says, "Use your head for something other than a hat rack." In this case, slip your gelatinous head out of that obviously constricting Husker cap and allow some blood flow to your brain.
This is what happens when you don' t know who to blame. You suck down the Kool-Aid and bash anyone who doesn't. And you look ridiculous to the outside world.
However,
After some thinking about it, I don't think he should be fired. Those were words. Not racist, not sexist, not directly abusive, and not bigoted words. They were petulant and childish words, but ultimately just words. But I'm glad it came out. He needed a little humility. We all do from time to time. I think he'll be a better coach for it. At least, I hope so.
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