[Husker] Shatel: Pelini Making Calls to NFL for Watson

[Steve Reichenbach]

Insofar as drinking the "cool-aid", I have been critical on this list
of Bo's demeanor with the press and otherwise.  While he is understandably
aggravated by reporters or officials etc., he needs to exhibit more
self-control.

However, your claim that he lies over and over is unsupported by what
you write.  Every example that you presented doesn't support your claim,
as I and others have pointed out.  I addressed previously your example
about not knowing the starter until the first play of the game ---
that is true of anyone who isn't claivoyant.  So, Bo was not lying.
Similarly, someone isn't hired until the contracts have been signed,
even if there are understandings as to the critical aspects of the
contract.

In my opinion, you feel pretty free to throw around pretty strong
words --- such as lying --- without much or even any evidence.  Does
Bo tell reporters everything, e.g., that they planned to start Martinez
or that they plan to hire a coach?  No, he doesn't.   But, that isn't
lying --- at least as I understand what lying is.  There are times
when sticking to what facts suit you --- such as the _fact_ that events
such as an injury could change the starter or the _fact_ that the contract
hadn't been signed ergo no one had been hired --- is the sensible course
of action.



> Scott, let me reiterate AGAIN.  I have ABSOLUTELY ZERO PROBLEM with Bo
> holding things back from the media.  NONE.  NOT A SINGLE BIT.  I personally
> have no problem flipping on the game Saturday and finding out who the
> starting QB is when the offense takes over for the first time.  NONE AT ALL.
> 
> There's a HUGE difference between holding things back and flat out lying to
> the media.  And even if every once in a while he was just doing a little
> 'gamesmanship' with the opposing coaches, I could deal with that.  That's
> not what we're dealing with.