vielsiehorsepower wrote:Make a public statement debunking the statements made by [deleted] clown Jones and his jock strap carrier, Dickerson? It's so maddening to see them take it lying down. How much more beneficial is it to 1. Stop the June propaganda machine and 2. Make you look like a bamf who isn't going to take cr ap from anyone.
I am going to agree with 1983 Cotton Bowl. While it might be highly cathartic to B itch Slap JJ in the media, Hart should be applauded for his restraint. The optics of going after JJ just don't work out in SMU's favor. 1) It could very easily turn perspective new coaches against SMU. (Wow! The last guy did nothing but bring them to bowl games and this is how the school treats him now? What are they going to do to me if I can't turn this around fast enough?) 2) It makes the institution look small and petty. A David vs. Goliath kind of thing.
If I was Hart's PR advisor (and he absolutely had to speak about JJ - there was just no possible way to dodge the question) I would tell him to say nice things about June, but at the same time remind people that he is damaged goods.
Examples:
I think June is a wonderful man. I hope, in fairly short order, he fully recovers from his personal issues and is well enough to pursue future opportunities.
I, personally, have always admired and liked June. I wish his health was better and could have finished the season. I know how close he has always been to his players, so it must have been a gut wrenching decision for him resign in the middle of the season. I know he would like to coach again, so it is my fervent hope that he recovers enough to pursue that goal.