Ignorant coaches

[Beef03]

I know we're not the coaches biggest concern in the world, but the least they could do is follow through on what they say they'll do.
Been working on setting up a story on one of his players for two days (They are on the other side of the province, freelancing story for a major daily), come in on my day off to try him again this morning, as luck has it I finally get through to him at 10 a.m. They are getting on a bus at 11:30 a.m. for like a five hour bus ride, says he will get the player to phone me from the bus. it is now almost 4:30 p.m. I haven't left my desk, no phone call. His cell phone is turned off, that or he's ignoring me. I'm a little pissed now. Haven't even got up for lunch. haven't eaten all day waiting for this phone call. Have to leave soon. *******.

Although my deadline isn't today or tomorrow, it is a holiday weekend up here and they are on a roadtrip all weekend. Would like to get interviews done before Sunday with Thanksgiving on Monday (Doing the family thing Sunday and Monday, and who knows how much more difficult it will be to get a hold of these guys on a holiday). Deadline is Tuesday 9 a.m. I know it's a long ways off, but with the weekend that it is I'm a little worried.

 

[sartrean]

Ah, coaches. You gotta love 'em.

And if you miss them during a week they win big, they never fail to let you know you missed it. The ****ing bastards.

 

[Beef03]

I guess all it took was for me to ***** about it on an online forum. No less than five minutes after I posted my phone finally rang and it was the player i needed to talk to... Just hope I can figure out what he's saying through his french accent on my recorder, because talking to him, I didn't understand half of what he said.

 

[heyabbott]

Could you have a braoder thread topic?:
People that Breath?
I Like Sex?
Food Good, Death Bad?

 

[outofplace]

Could you have a braoder thread topic?:
People that Breath?
I Like Sex?
Food Good, Death Bad?

Or even people that Breathe, even?

Vent on, Beef. I think most of us have been there. At least the guy finally came through.

 

[indiansnetwork]

I think you were being overly critical of the coach. You have to realize that team business is more important then a story on one of his kids. Obviously he told the kid that you were interested in writing a story on him because he called later. Maybe, the kid was told to call you but chose to do it later or maybe team business was much more important. Sounds like you have a ego problem to me.

 

[Flying Headbutt]

Get lost, turd burglar.

 

[sportschick]

Get lost, turd burglar.

Agreed.

 

[indiansnetwork]

Get lost, turd burglar.

Agreed.

This just sums up your intelligence. (IE name calling, bashing) I am so glad you could say something with any deal of thought.

 

[KJIM]

You have to realize that team business is more important then a story on one of his kids.

I don't think I'd consider a bus ride to be "team business." My guess, other than the coach just forgetting, is that maybe they were out of cell phone range.

I feel your pain, though. I hate those "I'll have X call you" and then you forfeit the rest of your day waiting on the call.

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[spup1122]

I think you were being overly critical of the coach. You have to realize that team business is more important then a story on one of his kids. Obviously he told the kid that you were interested in writing a story on him because he called later. Maybe, the kid was told to call you but chose to do it later or maybe team business was much more important. Sounds like you have a ego problem to me.

Shut the **** up. Why are you still here?

 

[Flying Headbutt]

Get lost, turd burglar.

Agreed.

This just sums up your intelligence. (IE name calling, bashing) I am so glad you could say something with any deal of thought.

This from a guy who has demonstrated that his most complex thoughts often center on whether he should get vanilla or chocolate ice cream from the Dairy Queen.

 

[PopeDirkBenedict]

Get lost, turd burglar.

Agreed.

This just sums up your intelligence. (IE name calling, bashing) I am so glad you could say something with any deal of thought.

This from a guy who has demonstrated that his most complex thoughts often center on whether he should get vanilla or chocolate ice cream from the Dairy Queen.

You mean he finally got found the GED certificate at the bottom of the cereal box?

 

[indiansnetwork]

I think you were being overly critical of the coach. You have to realize that team business is more important then a story on one of his kids. Obviously he told the kid that you were interested in writing a story on him because he called later. Maybe, the kid was told to call you but chose to do it later or maybe team business was much more important. Sounds like you have a ego problem to me.

Shut the **** up. Why are you still here?

Because I have this belief that people have the ability to be kind and rational. Unfortunately most of the people that have been critical of me seem to be lacking basic human kindness.

 

[Idaho]

I think you were being overly critical of the coach. You have to realize that team business is more important then a story on one of his kids. Obviously he told the kid that you were interested in writing a story on him because he called later. Maybe, the kid was told to call you but chose to do it later or maybe team business was much more important. Sounds like you have a ego problem to me.

Shut the **** up. Why are you still here?

Same could be asked of you. And me.

If he's such a troll and you find his comments unbearable -- ignore them. Otherwise, get over yourself.

/high horse

 

[markvid]

I think you were being overly critical of the coach. You have to realize that team business is more important then a story on one of his kids. Obviously he told the kid that you were interested in writing a story on him because he called later. Maybe, the kid was told to call you but chose to do it later or maybe team business was much more important. Sounds like you have a ego problem to me.

Think about it, Indians. What possibly could a person be doing on a bus that could occupy 5 hours?
The coach promised something, it didn't happen. I'd be a little peturbed, too.

 

[PopeDirkBenedict]

I think you were being overly critical of the coach. You have to realize that team business is more important then a story on one of his kids. Obviously he told the kid that you were interested in writing a story on him because he called later. Maybe, the kid was told to call you but chose to do it later or maybe team business was much more important. Sounds like you have a ego problem to me.

Think about it, Indians. What possibly could a person be doing on a bus that could occupy 5 hours?
The coach promised something, it didn't happen. I'd be a little peturbed, too.

I think you're asking too much, markvid.

 

[indiansnetwork]

You have never apparently played on any sports team riding a bus. Being on the bus is not exactly the best time or place to be making phone calls, especially to reporters. Everyone seems to be missing the point that the athlete called later at a time that was more appropriate for him. I am not certain of all the details of the exchange of this information but it would have been a good idea to set up a time that was mutually good for the parties involved. Instead of asking for just the interview, also ask for some time to be set aside so the interview can be conducted in a fair and open way. Most of the time you will get a better interview when you set something up in advance. Instead of getting a poorly spoken interview you can slow things down and take better notes and go into greater detail. You efforts match your results. You have to think forward instead of just trying to rush things along. I have never worked for a paper and most likely never will but if your boss tells you to get a interview by (x) time and you have a communication problem like what is described above you have to push it off or use known details about the athlete and write an article without an interview. After this set up a good time for the parties involved and do a very detailed interview.

 

[sportschick]

I've played on plenty of sports teams where I had to ride a bus, and you're still an idiot.

 

[indiansnetwork]

I've played on plenty of sports teams where I had to ride a bus, and you're still an idiot.

I am glad you can be so forward and be judgemental. I am sure no one has ever criticized your work or life style because I am sure you are perfect.