Vidor Coach Jeff Mathews Apologizes

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http://blog.beaumontenterprise.com/huddle/2010/09/08/vidor-coach-mathews-apologizes/

[Gabe]

In my mind Jeff didn't need to apologize. Is he the first coach to ever argue a call like that? It happens on an almost weekly basis in every sport. He fought for what he thought was right. Kudos to the man.

[Guest LR1969]

Nothing more the man can do but apologize and make amends. He's doing that so, unless I have a spotless record behind me...(Let me check -- No, I don't have one)...I will have to accept his apology and wish him well. As for his role-model comment, accepting responsiblity for your mistakes and being man enough to admit it when you're wrong, is probably the best "role-model" attribute he can pass on to his players. God bless!

[ChampionEagles]

[quote name="LR1969" post="842039" timestamp="1283979929"]
Nothing more the man can do but apologize and make amends. He's doing that so, unless I have a spotless record behind me...(Let me check -- No, I don't have one)...I will have to accept his apology and wish him well. As for his role-model comment, accepting responsiblity for your mistakes and being man enough to admit it when you're wrong, is probably the best "role-model" attribute he can pass on to his players. God bless!
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Exactly. Well said.

[fwstangs]

Awesome - we can all learn from this example. This is the kind of role model behavior we all love to see. Other coaches (and us  fans) should all follow suit. Thanks for sharing!

[ftbbbl101]

I totally agree.  Coach Mathews is a passionate coach and emotions run high.  Totally agree with apologizing being a big part of being a role model.  Mathews is a great guy.  But, as Gabe said, I thought nothing more than a coach arguing a call in any sport. Best of luck to Coach Mathews and the Pirates the remainder of the season.

[TITAN POWER]

I know the call that his face was spread all over the TV and Enterprise (with creative editing).  He doesn't have to apologize for a thing.  Stuck up for his team, like a coach should.

[vhs]

Coach Matthews is all class and had nothing to apologize for... that crew was a disgrace

[raideroldtimer]

[quote name="vhs" post="842221" timestamp="1283998428"]
Coach Matthews is all class and had nothing to apologize for... that crew was a disgrace
[/quote]Seems like he felt he had something he needed to apologize for even if the officiating team was atrocious.

[bpt712]

Mathews had nothing to be sorry about. He is a man of great character..Have you ever heard of Dan Hooks apologize for his rants on the field. No I think not ....nothing against the man great coach.

[vhs]

[quote name="raideroldtimer" post="842240" timestamp="1284001851"]
[quote author=vhs link=topic=72655.msg842221#msg842221 date=1283998428]
Coach Matthews is all class and had nothing to apologize for... that crew was a disgrace
[/quote]Seems like he felt he had something he needed to apologize for even if the officiating team was atrocious.
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I hear what you are saying oletimer...Jeff takes his responsibility as a role model very serious, but I stand by my original post...Those refs need to hang up the stripes.  I'd like to add that the call had no bearing on the outcome of the game...BC is the real deal, they whipped us.

[raideroldtimer]

[quote name="vhs" post="842252" timestamp="1284002766"]
[quote author=raideroldtimer link=topic=72655.msg842240#msg842240 date=1284001851]
[quote author=vhs link=topic=72655.msg842221#msg842221 date=1283998428]
Coach Matthews is all class and had nothing to apologize for... that crew was a disgrace
[/quote]Seems like he felt he had something he needed to apologize for even if the officiating team was atrocious.
[/quote]

I hear what you are saying oletimer...Jeff takes his responsibility as a role model very serious, but I stand by my original post...Those refs need to hang up the stripes.  I'd like to add that the call had no bearing on the outcome of the game...BC is the real deal, they whipped us.
[/quote]Where were the refs from anyway?

[Guest jhamilton]

At least Coach M has the guts to man up for his mistake. Best sermon he could ever give to any of us and sure he is a great man by what I read. Good luck to Coach M and Vidor bc sounds like you guys got a good one to lead the way.

[HoopInsider_Cooper]

[font=Courier]Just curious, but why was Coach Hooks brought into this conversation?

Old Timer: I have no idea where the crew was from. Wasn't Beaumont Chapter.
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[TITAN POWER]

[quote name="beechnut" post="842285" timestamp="1284011500"]
At least Coach M has the guts to man up for his mistake. Best sermon he could ever give to any of us and sure he is a great man by what I read. Good luck to Coach M and Vidor bc sounds like you guys got a good one to lead the way.
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He didn't make a mistake so there was nothing to apologize for.  ??? But we do need to stop useing these Houston left overs.  There is a reason why they are not selected to do the games in Houston.  Lets start useing some our local officiating again.

[bojonomore]

Definately, that was an honorable thing for Coach Matthews to do. 

Now its time for those refs to do the same...

[TITAN POWER]

[quote name="A Bear's Bear" post="842309" timestamp="1284035157"]
Definately, that was an honorable thing for Coach Matthews to do. 

Now its time for those refs to do the same...
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I am starting to see spots from holding my breathe.  ;D