You're a pro, show some class
Here's proof that knuckleheads come in all shapes and sizes.
I'm all for being frustrated if things do go right whether it's on the mound, on the hardwood or on the pitch, but don't disrespect your teammates and coaches by showing classless moves.
Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson pouted like a little kid after Texas manager Ron Washington pulled him in the eighth. Wilson apparently wasn't happy being taken out and before Washington could retrieve the ball, Wilson tossed the ball to him. Washington, pulled him back and made Wilson hand him the ball. The sad part is this is only one of numerous classless moves by Wilson.
I see a lot classless stuff when I cover games and I've gotten into the habit of posting unacceptable behavior when I blogged at The Register.
I usually don't mention names but when something clearly is out of hand I'll write about it on the blog.
I covered a soccer game between two OC soccer powerhouses last year and a lot was claimed to have said and done: from home fans spitting the visiting team to cursing. Keep in mind both these teams are Catholic schools. Some of those allegations made the paper (coach's quotes) just as did a brawl that broke out at a soccer game I covered a few years ago. The AD's wanted me to keep that out of the paper but of course that didn't happen.
As a reporter I see a lot and my intent never is to put a kid or school to shame, but actions such as Wilson's are unacceptable at any level, me thinks.
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Melendez worked as a correspondent for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune for three years and later landed a job as a freelance writer at the Los Angeles Times before accepting an offer at The Orange County Register covering high schools. Melendez covered Major League Soccer at The Register for three years before being promoted to report on the Lakers, Angels and Dodgers for the Web. Melendez also worked for the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Fresno Bee, Oakland Tribune and The Boston Globe. E-mail opinions, suggestions and tips to miguel.melendez@sgvn.com. |
You're right, Angelbec. It all starts at a young age. I've always said that I would never be that parent if I ever had kids.
It starts at a very young age. One of the reasons that I am choosy about the teams or clubs thta my children play for is the fact of how the parents behave. If your child is watching a parent cuss out an umpire at a little league game - what message does that send to the child?
Thanks Golden Bear,
Maybe coaches, players and even fans/parents will behave more since their actions might end up here on the blog. Like I said, I'm not here to put anyone to shame or embarrass them, but bad sportsmanship and unruly behavior is unacceptable.
Hope this blog also keeps it classy and so far it's been that way. Can't say the same about the folks over on the other side of the 605 lol (Good luck, Robledo).
Kudos to you Miguel. it is important to document incidents that display behavior such as CJ Wilson's. It does not matter at what level it occurs, bad sportsmanship, behavior, disrespect, etc., should not be tolerated or celebrated.