Ask A Damn Question (Continued)

For once I wish a coach, when asked to "Talk About" something, would just reply "I'm not in a very talkative mood. Why don't you ask me a real question so we can get this overwith?"

Talk about that.

 

Not a bad one, there Huck


At the same time, I've witnessed a very prominient former college hoops coach not like the first question he was asked after a loss and say:

""Let's try this. I'll make a few comments about what I thought about our performance and then maybe somebody will have an intelligent question."

 

Sounds like Bobby Knight on a good day.

 

Or Digger Phelps on an average one! (I did say former coach)

 

Yep, no name calling is allowed.

 

The group was of like eight reporters, which surprised me. And if the coach made a good comment, I would have used it.
But I think a lot of us want something original for our own piece of mind. And it is a competition, at least that's how I feel.
In a time where so many sports jobs are being cut, that one little piece of originality might be something that keeps you on staff.

 

This could be because I'm young (and I take pictures for a living), but I didn't know there was an issue with addressing a coach as "coach."

Could someone enlighten me?

 

I can't say I necessarity agree with that type of thinking but I certainly understand where you're coming from.
I think the originality that sets you apart more often comes from your writing, not from the quote you get.

 

I think it has to be both. It's part of being a good writer AND a good reporter. I know plenty of people that do one or the other.
I have an excellent reporter on my staff, gets all the information, but his writing needs a shitload of work.
It's certainly a tough balance to obtain.