Flood's Monday 9/14 Press Conference Performance

[realhoops2]

I think he handled the questions regarding the state and perception of the program very well. Strongly made the point that you can't be with the players a significant portion of the day and year but you try to drive home the point of making good decision and not putting yourself in the wrong places or situations. He also mentioned a few of the positive people he brings around the team and program to serve as mentors and role models. He stressed that they are mostly kids and will make mistakes and although they hold them accountable for their mistakes you continue to love and support them just like you would your own children.
He did not seem overwhelmed or flustered by the recent string of events and the coverage and reaction to the events which I believe he is unfairly taking to much heat for. Also, he did acknowledge that everything that happens does reflect on him as the head coach and leader of the program.

As for Caroo, he did not address the incident but it sounded as if they are moving forward as a team without him.

 

[jmc11201]

Definitely did a nice job.

Even kept a straight face when saying Penn State is a well coached team.

 

[RUfan121]

He has the script down now.

 

[RUfromSoCal?]

jeeezzzuss - that guy has so much class. He calmly answers questions from those blood-sucking reporters who are going to turn around, parse his words and call for his head.

lot of other coaches (including highly paid coaches in this league) that wouldn't handle it so well.

 

[scarletrat]

eh. We don't know that he has class or is a nice guy.

What we do know is that he has to be accountable at some point, something he has successfully avoided since he sucked as OL coach

Look at his path...lucked his way as coach of a big 10 program....

 

[rutgers48]

Classy post scarlet rat....

 

[Caliknight]

I have had personal interactions with Flood. He is a good guy who goes out of his way to help other sports at RU.

 

[BOGDANOVICH]

jeeezzzuss - that guy has so much class. He calmly answers questions from those blood-sucking reporters who are going to turn around, parse his words and call for his head.

lot of other coaches (including highly paid coaches in this league) that wouldn't handle it so well.

He either has class or so much niceness, OR he is disconnected from reality.

 

[mikefla]

amazing how people can be so rude and STILL pass themselves off as RU fans...

Flood did a great job this afternoon

 

[ImBadRU]

Doing well in a press conference means nothing. Litter is strewn all over this program now.

 

[rufeelinit]

Idk. It was essentially the same response he provided to the earlier incident. Won't acknowledge there is a problem which is understandable and says those close to the program know there is nota problem. At least he acknowledged the public perception issues. Problem for flood and the program is that he going to be continuing to answer these questions for a while. Not good

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Yesterday he called this week's game a "Big Ten Championship Game"....now I don't know if he's said this before, I don't really care, but REALLY?? :(

 

[KJ_RU]

He speaks well at press conferences and seems to be a good guy...give him an extension.