New Year's Eve, Bill O'Brien and gym spikes

[theoldsport]

For the first time in 26 years, I was alone when 2014 arrived at midnight

Comments

[penshark]

Good job, btw.

O'Brien's decision bugs me more than the average college coach ditching his team because his recruits bought into a tough situation (the sanctions) on the strength of his promises. He can dance away without penalty. They can't.

[theoldsport]

"They didn't have to stay at Penn State, but they committed to each other, they committed to Penn State, and they committed to our coaching staff. I felt it was important that they understood that I was committed to them. What are you if you're not a man of your word

[patrick_vecchio]

Dave Zirin writes about sports for The Nation; your post here is something like he would have written. He's well worth tracking down and reading. You'll like him.

[theoldsport]

Thanks for the suggestion. I run into Zirin's stuff every once in a while, and when I do, I usually stop to read it.