TFD: Rich Rodriguez appeals to college football fans’ sense of propriety, finds they do not have any, weeps
Posted on November 18th, 2008 – 5:01 PMBy Michael Rand
He’s Rich Rodriguez, and he found the Internet. From the AP:
Rich Rodriguez loves to win — and he hates to lose as much as anyone. Michigan’s coach, though, tries to keep as much perspective as he can. Rodriguez has his wife and kids around him after practices, at the team hotel and on bus trips to the stadium. His office door is always wide open, allowing visitors to say hello. Heading into his first Michigan-Ohio State game — where the Wolverines are expected to extend their dubious record with a ninth loss — he tried to deliver a message to fans who have lost touch.
“It’s amazing some of the things that people would say [on a message board] or yell at you of a personal nature,” Rodriguez said Monday. “You almost want to tell them, ‘Get a life.’ There’s a whole lot bigger problems. Look at the economy.“
But Rich, those Henry Paulson message boards are a breeding ground for wackos and pornographers. And besides, in case you haven’t noticed: this is their life. Funny how rabid fans are never a problem in good times. Just in bad times. Can’t have it both ways.
5 Responses to "TFD: Rich Rodriguez appeals to college football fans’ sense of propriety, finds they do not have any, weeps"
Rodriguez has his wife and kids around him after practices, at the team hotel and on bus trips to the stadium.
Say what you will, but human shields can be quite effective.
This is great, but what I really want to know is why Anders Lee won the 2008 Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year. If only someone could explain it to me in 2 minutes and 34 seconds or less. Bonus points if that person was wearing a muted button-down shirt/pullover sweater combo in the middle of a bustling cubicle farm.
COW, AZGG.
For those who don’t get the reference:
Those who subscribe to Strib Premium can see bonus footage of Rand and Joe Christensen reading dialogue from Erin Brockovich.
AP: Well, *you’re* in love. And you’ve both got your own monkey. What more could two guys from New Jersey want?
Rodriquez: Well, to have all these [redacted] stop talking [redacted] about us on the Internet.
AP: What’ve I been telling you? There’s nothing you can do about it. Unless you show up at all their houses and beat the [redacted] out of them.
You can learn a lot from the movies. Rich should try that more often. Then he should try watching a movie like Rudy or Varsity Blues where the team actually wins.
Irish guy: Win football games??? Brilliant!
