Mel Sims doesn't live up to reputation
While covering the third-place game at Ayala's Best of the West Invitational between Ayala and Diamond Ranch on Thursday night, something definitely was out of place
Namely, Ayala coach Mel Sims' clothes.
Sims was wearing jeans and a sweatshirt in his team's 57-50 loss which might be OK for some coaches but not for Sims, probably the best-dressed coach in any sport in the area who's not just used to wearing suits, but pretty snappy ones at that.
Sims said it had been "years" since he hadn't worn a suit for a game, but explained that because he needed to clean up and close down the Ayala gym quickly on Thursday, he didn't want to waste time changing his clothes.
"I feel a little out of balance," Sims admitted afterward. "It (dressing well) is part of my personality."
I just hope that GQ didn't pick Thursday's game as the one to watch Sims for a future cover. One game shouldn't overshadow a career of dressing well.
About Clay
Clay Fowler has been covering high school sports for six years in California and Texas. He was born in Dallas, attended the University of Texas and worked in Central Texas before joining the Daily Bulletin staff in 2006.
Email Clay here
Leave a comment