[Baez87]

Yesterday’s OSU vs ASU game may have flown under the viewing radar, but had an unbelievable climax. If you thought that Graves and Barnes lost some of their luster a couple of weeks ago with all their finger pointing, check this out:
In the last minute of a 2 point deficit, Scott Rueck had a meltdown over a call and berated the ref who was standing next to him. The ref gave him a tech, which further enraged Rueck to the point of meltdown #2, followed by tech #2 and an ejection. While OSU's Loville (33 point) was making the four consecutive tech FTs, Missy had to walk Rueck down the sidelines to an awaiting security officer who accompanied him to the dressing room. Meanwhile the ASU team extended the score to 67-57 and a seemingly easy victory. On a day in which Rueck received a five-year extension to his contract, his players were left without a win or a role model!
Early in the season, I saw WSU coach Mary Ethridge cause her team to lose a very winnable game by losing her temper at the end of the game and getting teed up!
I can understand a coach getting a symbolic tech to show support for his/her team, but to lose perspective and cause a team loss from the bench is inexcusable.

[Baez87]

Yesterday’s OSU vs ASU game may have flown under the viewing radar, but had an unbelievable climax. If you thought that Graves and Barnes lost some of their luster a couple of weeks ago with all their finger pointing, check this out:
In the last minute of a 2 point deficit, Scott Rueck had a meltdown over a call and berated the ref who was standing next to him. The ref gave him a tech, which further enraged Rueck to the point of meltdown #2, followed by tech #2 and an ejection. While OSU's Loville (33 point) was making the four consecutive tech FTs, Missy had to walk Rueck down the sidelines to an awaiting security officer who accompanied him to the dressing room. Meanwhile the ASU team extended the score to 67-57 and a seemingly easy victory. On a day in which Rueck received a five-year extension to his contract, his players were left without a win or a role model!
Early in the season, I saw WSU coach Mary Ethridge cause her team to lose a very winnable game by losing her temper at the end of the game and getting teed up!
I can understand a coach getting a symbolic tech to show support for his/her team, but to lose perspective and cause a team loss from the bench is inexcusable.