As in any argument, actions cause reactions. It is sad to see a storied club that is led by coaches that are respected nationwide, be dragged into the chaos by a few members of the team. It takes some kind of a coward to have a conflict with another coach and to direct his anger at the coaches wife. There were many who heard what was said and it is not in dispute. Usually, the solution is to handle the words like they deserve to be handled. In this case, coming from a tiny man who is struggling with his self-worth, the best advice is to ignore it and move on. The problems we have with our reactions only increase the problem. That being said, can we all say that we would handle those words about our wives any differently? As reasonable as many of us consider ourselves, Will's reaction is easily understood. Does he need to reign in his emotions at times around the mat? Sure he does. Can we ask a man to react calmly when his wife is called out? Try that on for yourself before you answer that one.
- Eric Johnson
