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Rasputin · 11-22-2012, 10:05 AM

Morehead State coach Sean Woods pushes player to tears with bench outburst
Rob Dauster
Nov 21, 2012, 11:14 PM EST
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I don’t know the story behind the relationship that Morehead State head coach Sean Woods has with anyone on his team.

And frankly, I don’t care about it.

For all I know, Devon Atkinson could be the biggest pain in the you know what that Woods has ever coached. He could talk back. He could curse out his coach. He might kick puppies. He could even use the last of the milk in his morning cereal and put the empty carton back into the fridge.

I don’t know. And neither do you.

Which is why Woods’ reaction on the bench during Morehead State’s 81-70 loss to is so problematic.

FOR VIDEO: Click here.

If you haven’t seen it yet, Woods nearly reduced Atkinson to tears on Wednesday night. During a timeout at the 5:51 mark, Woods shoved Atkinson towards the team huddle and then twice went nose-to-nose with the player, screaming at him.

Personally, I don’t have a huge issue with this. Did Woods go too far here? Probably, yes. Is Woods a guy that I would want to play for? No. Would it be the style that I coached in? Probably not. But this Morehead State team is one that thrives on hustle and energy, and it’s not crazy to think that they thrive on their fiery head coach for that. Every athlete has, at some point in their life, played for a ‘screamer’. You deal with it.

The bigger issue is that this is going to be the topic of conversation coming out of this game. Case in point: this post. I’m 250 words into the post, and I’m just now mentioning the fact that for 30 minutes on Wednesday night, Morehead State took it to Kentucky in Rupp. It was a sensational performance that included a 16-0 run in the first half. The Eagles weren’t able to hold on to complete the upset, but that’s expected.

They’re Morehead State.

And they were playing Kentucky.

But their performance was admirable, to say the least.

And it’s going to get buried by the mountain of criticism that Woods will receive because he pushed a player to the brink of tears on the bench.

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Q? They sure are going off on this on ESPN & Mike & Mike. I didn't see another thread but they were slamming that coach.

**Predarat** · 11-23-2012, 03:37 PM

Kids need to watch more cowboy movies and shit and learn to be men. I have been balled out much worse then that by Assistant Mangers in 4.25 min wage jobs when I was 16-17 years old. It sucked but I didn't even bat an eyelid.

ROYC75 · 11-23-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Predarat

Kids need to watch more cowboy movies and shit and learn to be men. I have been balled out much worse then that by Assistant Mangers in 4.25 min wage jobs when I was 16-17 years old. It sucked but I didn't even bat an eyelid.

He got the 1 game for putting his hand on him while angry like he was. He was very livid, you never lay hands on someone when angry like that.

**Predarat** · 11-23-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

He got the 1 game for putting his hand on him while angry like he was. He was very livid, you never lay hands on someone when angry like that.

Then he should have punched him back and bloodied his nose. Better then crying about it.

Goldmember · 11-23-2012, 04:36 PM

If the coach was a white guy and did that to a black kid, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton would be leading protests on campus for the removal of the coach.

**Predarat** · 11-23-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldmember

If the coach was a white guy and did that to a black kid, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton would be leading protests on campus for the removal of the coach.

And if a Black Coach did that to a White kid, they would be doing the same things except trying to spin it as the White kids fault somehow.

ModSocks · 11-23-2012, 05:08 PM

I guess i missed the part where the player cries. I didnt see any tears, just some puffing, which could be from anger or from....you know, playing basketball.

**Dave Lane** · 11-23-2012, 05:20 PM

Hire him. Yelling coaches are good, unless they are named Haley.

BWillie · 11-23-2012, 05:24 PM

You guys are honestly defending this guy? His actions were unacceptable. I played HS and a sport in college. Yelling at a kid right in his face and Grabbing a kids arm is one thing. pushing him like that is another. If a coach treated me like that he better be ready to get shoved back, and to the ground.

Al Bundy · 11-23-2012, 05:34 PM

Maybe he could publicly berate Scott Pioli into a sobbing mess?

11-22-2012, 10:05 AM
Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $3515421	Morehead State coach Sean Woods pushes player to tears with bench outburst Morehead State coach Sean Woods pushes player to tears with bench outburst Rob Dauster Nov 21, 2012, 11:14 PM EST 2 Comments Getty Images I don’t know the story behind the relationship that Morehead State head coach Sean Woods has with anyone on his team. And frankly, I don’t care about it. For all I know, Devon Atkinson could be the biggest pain in the you know what that Woods has ever coached. He could talk back. He could curse out his coach. He might kick puppies. He could even use the last of the milk in his morning cereal and put the empty carton back into the fridge. I don’t know. And neither do you. Which is why Woods’ reaction on the bench during Morehead State’s 81-70 loss to is so problematic. FOR VIDEO: Click here. If you haven’t seen it yet, Woods nearly reduced Atkinson to tears on Wednesday night. During a timeout at the 5:51 mark, Woods shoved Atkinson towards the team huddle and then twice went nose-to-nose with the player, screaming at him. Personally, I don’t have a huge issue with this. Did Woods go too far here? Probably, yes. Is Woods a guy that I would want to play for? No. Would it be the style that I coached in? Probably not. But this Morehead State team is one that thrives on hustle and energy, and it’s not crazy to think that they thrive on their fiery head coach for that. Every athlete has, at some point in their life, played for a ‘screamer’. You deal with it. The bigger issue is that this is going to be the topic of conversation coming out of this game. Case in point: this post. I’m 250 words into the post, and I’m just now mentioning the fact that for 30 minutes on Wednesday night, Morehead State took it to Kentucky in Rupp. It was a sensational performance that included a 16-0 run in the first half. The Eagles weren’t able to hold on to complete the upset, but that’s expected. They’re Morehead State. And they were playing Kentucky. But their performance was admirable, to say the least. And it’s going to get buried by the mountain of criticism that Woods will receive because he pushed a player to the brink of tears on the bench. -- Q? They sure are going off on this on ESPN & Mike & Mike. I didn't see another thread but they were slamming that coach.
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