TP should have lost his job. But he didn't lose his job because Murdock spoke up.
He and Rice lost their jobs because Rice is a asshole who believes the way to prepare young men to play a game is to bully them, intimidate them, harass them, humiliate them and worst to physically assault them daily.
Passion??? Cut it out.
TP was the Boss. He should have been aware. He should have identified that the method being applied in his program was unappropiate. The fact that TP was a program favorite and otherwise capable and effective AD does not supercede the abuse of the young men. You guys loved when Mike Rice went on his tirades on the sidelines. You supported his antics. Once the video surfaces Eric Murdock becomes the slimeball. You guys need to look at yourselves. I'm not gonna say its the same thing as being a Paterno apologist, but it is the same mind set.
And to put Mike Rice and Gary Waters in the same category is disrespectful BK.
Unbelievable.
Listen Mrs. Murock. I get you want to defend your son, but please. Lets remember what happened here.
Yes, Rice was out of control sometimes. He should have known better. He lost his job because of it.
But sorry, your son is a slimeball. He only instituted the lawsuit and went on his vengeful rage after he was FIRED!
He was at practice every day, never thought it rose to the level that he needed to report it immediately.
The other coaches were there every day, and none thought it rose to the point of needing to be reported.
The beat writers were there for numerous practices, saw RIce in action, but again, none thought it was bad enough to report. Brendan Prunty saw numerous practices, Politi says he saw RIce at a few practices as well, and Even they didn't report it.
Most of the players said Rice was intense, but friendly, supportive, and caring off the court. Most players defended him, some didn't like being called names, but have you ever been coached? Do you really think Hall of fame coaches like Coach K or Roy Williams never yelled derogatory names at their players?
And the idea that he brings it up now that players wanted to commit suidcide? And he did nothing about it? Spinning everything toward what a little abused victim I am with the big bad coach needing to be taught a lesson.
Sorry Mrs. Murdock, Rice's behavior was wrong, but your son will always be a spiteful, money grabbing slimeball.
