When in doubt, blame the media and hire Rufus Dawes to set the facts straight.
Things to remember:
1. A Chiefs player leaked the story to the media. The player obviously did not respect Gunther and his personal lockerroom speech.
2. Gunther should not have told his players that he felt like retiring until his wife talked him out of it. Yes, it does show that he is human and takes losses hard - but everybody already knows that. His speech raises the issue that Gunther doubts his own coaching prowess and his ability to get through to his players. If he doesn't believe in himself why should his players? If he feels like quitting after one loss what about after two losses, three losses?
[This message has been edited by Chiefnj (edited 09-06-2000).]
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