Post Stanford Match Press Conference

Seeyajohn: There was nothing different in that press conference, in terms of being critical of player performance, than I've observed, first-hand in previous press conferences, for years.  Coach Rose is totally honest -- some would say "brutally honest" -- in describing his team's performances.  He very rarely calls out a player by name, and when he does, they typically are in the media room (I would say always, but there may have been occasions when a player wasn't.)  The players actually appreciate this -- in a recent press conference, Kendall White said they like the fact that he is so honest with them: "We didn't come here to be lied to" was the way she described it.  And they will actually call themselves out in press conferences.  I don't think it is "denigrating them," as you put it, but "telling it like it is."  And it is a core part of his coaching philosophy, IMHO, and one which yields teams that know where they stand, know what they  need to work on, and are focused to do that. 

As to your disbelief that prospective recruits would be drawn to him, well, the good news is that they continue to be.  As jcvball22 said on VT in  response to a similar negative view of Coach Rose: 


FWIW,  I believe jcvball22 is a former player (not for Rose) who played on a National Championship squad.  I think hers is a pretty good endorsement. 

To recap, you're totally entitled to your opinion, but I couldn't disagree with you more.  

seeyajohn

I have know Russ for 30 plus years.
He is not as you portray him.
He speaks with purpose and the public comments that you find harsh are the acceptance of reality for all to know.
This group of commenter's seem to feel that Russ should tell more about what is going on and he feels that he tells what he can and the rest is for the team

WHAT GOES ON IN SOUTH GYM STAYS IN SOUTH GYM, I. E. SOME THINGS HAVE NO CURRENCY IN THE PUBLIC ARENA. I commented on a players health struggles publicly and he was all over me about some things at not for public exposure.

RUSS PLAYS TO WIN. H e sees what is not working and blames HIMSELF for not knowing that in advance and preparing for it.

I had the privilege in the days prior to 2006 of interviewing the players that were leaving: Nearly everyone of them would say something like :That S.O.B. I would play for him for all the rest of my days if I could. He never failed to help me(but I had to do the work)and teach and never was gentle on the criticisms but he was
real and I am better for that experience.

Enjoy this guy .He won't be around forever

I’ve been trying to say that I think there’s a purpose to everything he does. Everything is a teaching moment. How different people take it is up to them.

Before Seeyajohn starts looking out his window for a crowd of villagers armed with torches, rakes, scythes, and the like, lets remember that he shared an honest observation of how he perceived events. In that his observation brought out more information about the presser, that's a good thing.

Yeah and he’s not trying to make scene. He messaged me privately to express his thoughts and everyone is entitled to own beliefs I was just sharing mine back was all

How was she ripped. How do U know it was her. She was emotional after a loss doesn’t mean it was her