Parrott Blog: Lee's post-game antics

[Tiredof theBS]

This is easy.

Coach Lee needs to coach to the best of his ability and then go to the press conference where members of the professional media can ask him about the team's success or failure.

Parrott and the other members of the media need to show up to the games and observe the team, and then ask questions in the press conference. Then the reporters need to report based upon what happened at the game and how coach responded to questions at the press conference.

In what I have observed, Parrott did his job. Coach did his job on the floor (he may not have done it well, but he did do his job), but then chose not to follow the game with a press conference where he behaved in a professional manner.

The two of them do not need to sit down and talk things out. What needs to happen is that Parrott needs to continue to ask the tough questions and report about the games, and Lee needs to do his job, and then agree to being help accountable for his teams play, and his personal actions.

[CajunZ1]

This whole incident seems to me like a golden opportunity for UL's admin to make a move before the next semester starts.

We already know that there's a 99.999925% chance that this team will not make the postseason and Lee will not be retained. Given that fact and this most recent little pity-party, it seems like a natural breaking point.

Make the move.

[MetryCajun]

_ This whole incident seems to me like a golden opportunity for UL's admin to make a move before the next semester starts.

We already know that there's a 99.999925% chance that this team will not make the postseason and Lee will not be retained. Given that fact and this most recent little pity-party, it seems like a natural breaking point.

Make the move. _

Where are you getting the 0.000075%?

Don't leave mad Coach Lee, just leave.

[reddot]

Just a few questions?

Does a broken chair, if replaced, affect our APR?
Does it SIT well with the administration?
Instead of being the General is Lee now the "Chairman"?

[CajunT]

_ I definitely don't agree that Josh would not have written it in his blog if Lee liked him. This is clearly a news worthy event as seen by the fact that other media outlets reported it. I think maybe Josh took more of a op-ed view, as you may see in many blogs, and that can come off as personal. I think jp has every right to report it but they probably should clear the air either way.

Also, chuck huebner can keep his little comments to himself.


igeaux.mobi _

I didn't say he shouldn't have written anything in his blog nor that he did anything wrong. I simply pointing out, that there is a history here between the two and that played a part in this incident. That is fact, not opinion.

[CajunT]

_ I have no doubt Josh would have reported it had it been someone else asking the question. It's obvious Lee doesnt like being questioned. I am glad Josh reported it and love how he reported it. It's about damn time we have a reporter that puts a fire to the coaches to get answers and asks the tough questions. For too long Dan McDonald and Bruce Brown let the coaches slide.

thanks josh

GEAUX UL! _

Again, the question was not that Josh would have reported it had someone asked the same question and gotten the same reaction. But, if someone else had asked the same question, would Coach Lee reacted in the same manner. In my opinion the answer would have been no based upon their history. I never questioned his right to question or line of questioning. In fact, I've stated that he asked a fair question.

[CajunZ1]

_ Where are you getting the 0.000075%?

This was derived from a somewhat complicated algorithm which inorporates our FG%, on-the-court head coach temper tantrums, off-the-court head coach temper tantrums, and the distance that the most recently kicked chair was launched.

[CajunT]

_ BJ, you're making an assumption here that is off base.

I wrote about this incident in the newspaper and on my blog because the public needs to know how he reacts to questions that deserve answers. Lee took the question personal, and we all did our job by reporting the news. That's real journalism. I know that I did nothing wrong. This happened after five minutes of questions - including three previously from me.

As always, I stuck to the facts. In my blog, I added my opinion on the situation - which is perfectly appropriate in that outlet.

I'm comfortable how I've handled the situation for now given my deadline issues Monday and the team traveling Tuesday. I've been an award-winning newspaper reporter in three different markets in three states and know to do my job without advice from the general public. Otherwise, thanks for your input.

igeaux.mobi _

Josh, with all due respect you’re making an assumption that I’m of the opinion you never should have wrote about the incident in your blog. I never questioned it, in fact I stated that you did nothing wrong.

My comments have nothing to do about your credentials or any awards you have won in your capacity as a sports journalist. I’m simply astounded that you are surprised by Lee’s actions to your line of questioning considering the history.

Given the history between you two over the past two seasons and his obvious frustrations with the way this team has played, I’m not surprised the guy lost control. Considering the toxic ingredients of emotions with the way they lost that night and being questioned by a member of the media that he dislikes, its clear he vented on you. Coaches are people too and sometimes react to situations in an unprofessional manner. I’m not in the media and I’ve seen a many of interviews that turned out worst then what happened the other night.

If you are going to post links to your site and comment on your story,then be prepared to receive comments on your story, you invited it. Don’t get so defensive when others give you a different opinion, it’s not all about you or your credentials. Others can have different points of view that are valid. In this case, my point of view is not any different then yours, Lee’s actions were clearly wrong and unprofessional. I’m simply confused as to why you are surprised.

[KACajun]

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If you are going to post links to your site and comment on your story,then be prepared to receive comments on your story, you invited it. Don’t get so defensive when others give you a different opinion, it’s not all about you or your credentials. Others can have different points of view that are valid. In this case, my point of view is not any different then yours, Lee’s actions were clearly wrong and unprofessional. I’m simply confused as to why you are surprised. _

my thoughts exactly!!!

[cjr3888]

Josh and Lee don't need to sit down and talk about anything. Lee needs to realize that Josh is the middle man betwee the team and the fans. Nobody else goes deeper into Cajun sports as Josh. Josh is just doing his job, and a damn good job.

P.S. Even my wife said Lee should be fired after the incident, and she could care less about any basketball team.


igeaux.mobi