Long short on words after solid performance

[ManAboutTown]

Exactly. I like Luke a lot but I don't necessarily agree with his views on how college athletes have some sort of obligation to the media like pro athletes do. I remember back in the football season when he was ticked off about Broadway not being made available for comment after the bad start after a game. He felt there was some form of "accountability" he had to the media about his performance and I totally disagree.

Thats how good reporters feel. It's their job to hold players accountable and get some sort of reaction. It's in their DNA. I have no problem with Luke feeling that way. Long has been difficult in the past, and this is probably just the latest episode. Players want to get paid to play college sports but they don't want to treat it like a job. Shawn is in a position of leadership for his team and university. He is somewhat obligated to treat that status as a it should be treated; with dignity and respect.

[Clutch0364]

Exactly. I like Luke a lot but I don't necessarily agree with his views on how college athletes have some sort of obligation to the media like pro athletes do. I remember back in the football season when he was ticked off about Broadway not being made available for comment after the bad start after a game. He felt there was some form of "accountability" he had to the media about his performance and I totally disagree.

I personally don't care if any player in any sport is ever made available to the media. Long didn't say anything disrespectful or do harm to anyone with his statements. From everything I know about Long, that is just Long being Long. He is a guy that likes to joke and have fun. Maybe the stories should have been about how he was having fun and not about how he didn't give you a quote.

[TCbacker54]

Long has been difficult in the past, and this is probably just the latest episode. Players want to get paid to play college sports but they don't want to treat it like a job. Shawn is in a position of leadership for his team and university. He is somewhat obligated to treat that status as a it should be treated; with dignity and respect.

This. We have enough followers, we need more leaders.

And enough with this "kid" bull_____ as far as college athletes go. They aren't kids, its just a half-assed attempt to justify young men acting the ___ when you call them "kids".

[CajunT]

I'm not saying what Long did was right but I also don't think it is real professional of Johnson to essentially call him out in the article for his silence as well. JMO

Luke reported what took place. Shawn Longs actions were immature and showed a lack of leadership. Its tough to sit in front of the media and get asked questions when you are on a losing streak and the fans have probably said things to you on campus or twitter. But you didn't see any of the football players do it this past season after starting 1-3 in the first four games. Broadway, Quave and others sat down at that same table and took similar questions.

It might have been funny after the first question, but Marshawn Lynch is not anyone he should tried to emulate period.

[CajunEXPRESS]

You know full well "Louisiana" is 100% legal and Nevada is only used for athletics.

Apples=Apples courtesy

www.unR.edu

You dwell only on the part about Nevada, and ignore boss Georges orders in the Advocate. Last time I checked nobody crosses their bosses orders and lasts very long.

[Turbine]

Long's play did all the talking.

If he plays like that the rest of the year, I don't care if he utters another word to the media.

I'll just be thankful.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Exactly. I like Luke a lot but I don't necessarily agree with his views on how college athletes have some sort of obligation to the media like pro athletes do. I remember back in the football season when he was ticked off about Broadway not being made available for comment after the bad start after a game. He felt there was some form of "accountability" he had to the media about his performance and I totally disagree.

He has no obligation to come up except to please Marlin. Once he accepts that responsibility, and he should for his own growth he needs to be respectful. Smart assed answers are not that.

[cajun_lannister]

Luke reported what took place. Shawn Longs actions were immature and showed a lack of leadership. Its tough to sit in front of the media and get asked questions when you are on a losing streak and the fans have probably said things to you on campus or twitter. But you didn't see any of the football players do it this past season after starting 1-3 in the first four games. Broadway, Quave and others sat down at that same table and took similar questions.

It might have been funny after the first question, but Marshawn Lynch is not anyone he should tried to emulate period.

Broadway called out fans on Twitter "fake ___ fans"

[MelRock]

I am glad everyone was so mature when they were 21. I know I am not mature at 51.

[CajunT]

Long's play did all the talking.

If he plays like that the rest of the year, I don't care if he utters another word to the media.

I'll just be thankful.

You may not care and that is fine. The much larger picture is he is wearing the uniform, his behavior on and off the court represents this university. How is he any different then the softball and baseball athletes that sat before the press and answered questions after being eliminated from a super regional or the softball world series? Or the football athletes that meet with the press post game after a loss? He has apologized for his actions, but last night he conducted himself like a punk.