Re: "to be liked is a choice"

["Cecil Wright" <cecil@hfx.eastlink.ca>]

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From: Thomas Murphy <tfmiii@worldnet.att.net>
To: Celtic list <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 8:26 PM
Subject: "to be liked is a choice"

Bunch of this post snipped:

>I suspect that both of you know deep down
> that the same is also true of Pitino, so please, come down of the high
> horses.
>
> -TomM
>
Bit of the pot calling the kettle black syndrome here I suspect.  Though our
season has been less successful than we had hoped, Pitino is not a complete
buffoon where it really counts, on the court.  He has pulled the reins
during 2 wins over Toronto, a 10 point win over Indy, a 6 point win over NY,
a 12 point beating of Miami, an 8 point defeat of Sacramento, a 3 point win
over Phoenix, a 25 point pasting of Seattle and last night's huge upset in
Utah.

I don't really care about his demeanor or what he says to members of the
media, and as a coach, much of what he says about particular players could
be a motivational ploy.  But in neglecting  to remember, or mention, that
his preparation and dedication has been instrumental in these games, is
merely turning a blind eye to it.  Sure there is more that needs to be
accomplished, but nobody said it would be easy.

Cecil