If a player's not doing the things he should, put him on the bench. He'll come around.
I don't believe in praying to win.
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Exactly
CBH has been doing things this season that seem antithetical to what Coach has taught. Not benching a certain player when he continuously jacks up unwarranted (and subsequently bricked) 3’s is just one example. When I read that CBH prays for his team, it worried me. It’s one thing to pray for the safety of your team, as injuries are rampant, but to pray for victory seems a hollow plea. Is God supposed to play favorites on sports teams? That’s a pretty silly notion. Coach, who is also quite religious, obviously understands that. I’m agnostic, and even I understand that…!
It really seems whenever we stray from Coach’s teachings, things go wrong. Pretty much sums up this whole season.
If you know Coach
There is absolutely no doubt he prayed for his players and his team and for he himself to be the best coach he could be. He didn’t pray to win because it wasn’t about winning, it was about doing the best you could and maximizing your talents and abilities.
Howland has never said he has prayed to win, nor have I seen any reports of that. He does pray, but my assumption is that he is praying to be a better man and a better coach. That seems in line with his character.
I will criticize Howland on a lot of things, but this is not a fair criticism IMHO
by silverlakebruin on Mar 7, 2010 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
fair enough
A subtle difference, but significant. I’ll certainly cut CBH some slack there; especially when I recall him saying at the time I heard him speak a year ago that his own father was a minister, so prayer is something he’s used to.
Great, and timely quote.
The best thing you can do for your children is to love their mother. John Wooden
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