[Husker] Re: Any guesses... (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Baker, Glenn R LTC MIL USA TRADOC]

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I think Bo will continue to work on anger management.  I know I had to
dealing with my ex-wife. I have had a few bosses in the Army that are so
focused on the mission that when you do something wrong they just go ape
@#$% at you but once the event is over they come back and apologize.  I
like his fire but he just needs to understand those stupid cameras are
all watching him now waiting for him to explode. 

V/R

LTC Glenn R. Baker
National Simulation Center
LESD Exercise Analyst
410 Kearney Avenue- Building 45
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
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e-mail- glenn.baker at conus.army.mil




I agree.

If I remember right, I seem to recall an interview early on where he
stated that things often got heated in their home growing up and that
fiery tempers were the norm. If that is the case this is likely
ingrained and will take time to wear off the rough edges.

The positive thing is that he recognizes his error (hopefully) and has
vowed to change his behavior. I don't think either Bobby Knight or Mike
Leach ever really got to that point. He could have alternatively tried
to blame his behavior on the officials... 

Scott

On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 2:37 PM, Steve Reichenbach
<reich at inetnebr.com>wrote:

>
> >From reports, it seems that Pelini's apology struck the right chords.
> I think that both Perlman and Pelini said things that needed to be 
> said.  This was a matter that needed addressing, but it shouldn't 
> become continute as an issue as long as the problem doesn't continue.
> There is a great upside to Pelini's passion, but he cannot continue to

> act out as he did Saturday.
>
> Pelini said that it won't happen again, but all of us who have 
> persistent bad habits of behavior know how difficult it can be to 
> change them.  I hope Pelini is successful at better channeling his 
> passion, but I don't think it will be easy.
>
>
> > I can't really argue with you.  I would only hope that as Bo matures

> > as a head coach, he matures in terms of his sideline behavior.  I 
> > think he has tried to make some progress -- last night 
> > notwithstanding.  I think it's behavior that can be learned .. he's 
> > got a great teacher in the AD office.
> >
> > Speaking of the AD, I can't help but wonder what TO's opinion on the

> > officiating is.
> >
> > >> He also didnt in a time with so many cameras and production 
> > >> directors having cameras on the coaches for nearly the entire 
> > >> game just looking for anything extra to air.
> > >
> > > I watch quite a bit of football.  Pelini's behavior is at the far 
> > > end of the spectrum.  I can't think of a single highly successful 
> > > college coach who behaves as Pelini does --- and those coaches 
> > > spend as much time before the cameras.  His behavior is 
> > > objectionable and likely it is counter-productive.  He doesn't 
> > > appear to be in control of his own behavior, e.g., that he that 
> > > behaves as he does because he believes it is effective in 
> > > achieving his goals.  So, how does the team learn self control?
> > >
> > > Yes, the officiating was terrible to the extent that it calls into

> > > question the integrity of the game, but the situation doesn't have

> > > to rise to that level to elicit such reactions from Pelini.
> > >
> > > I think Pelini is a great football coach, but his public persona 
> > > --- on the sidelines and in press conferences --- is embarrassing 
> > > to the University.
> > >


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