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This is disgusting and it sounds as if a class-action suit is in order.  It does seem as if there is a certain kind of coach that associates vulgarity, and the demeaning and bullying of players, with "toughness"" and "winning attitude."   What is shocking is how these kinds of coaches can behave this way for years on end and get away with it.  Imagine any other kind of teacher using that kind of language and behavior in a college classroom.  Somehow the fact that sport is involved changes the standard of behavior.

One of the reasons I so admired Bill Walsh--not just his football acumen--but the way he treated his players like professionals.

[81alum]

This is disgusting and it sounds as if a class-action suit is in order.  It does seem as if there is a certain kind of coach that associates vulgarity, and the demeaning and bullying of players, with "toughness"" and "winning attitude."   What is shocking is how these kinds of coaches can behave this way for years on end and get away with it.  Imagine any other kind of teacher using that kind of language and behavior in a college classroom.  Somehow the fact that sport is involved changes the standard of behavior.

One of the reasons I so admired Bill Walsh--not just his football acumen--but the way he treated his players like professionals.