

Note: This column published last week. I wanted to throw it on here and give you a chance to share your opinion, too.
MIGUEL MELENDEZ COLUMN
This column appeared on Page 3B of the Star-News sports section on Friday, March 26
I’m a firm believer of giving credit where credit is due.
It was in this space not too long ago when I was critical of the handling and lack of transparency in the firing of Randy Backus as football coach at Temple City High School.
There was also the seemingly nonchalant attitude for hiring a football coach at Pasadena High after Kevin Mills resigned in November.
Was I harsh?
Yes.
That much I told Temple City athletic director John Van De Veere, Temple City Principal Mary Jo Fosselman-King as well as Pasadena High Principal Derek Evans.
I grilled Van De Veere.
I grilled Fosselman-King.
I grilled Evans.
At the end of each interview, I wanted each of them to know where I was coming from.
I know the questions may have been tough and I understand it’s your job to look out for the school’s best interest and follow guidelines, but I hope you understand it’s my job as a reporter to ask you these questions.
Some coaches and readers privately have said to me I’m one of the more controversial reporters to write in these pages.
Clearly, I disagree.
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