I cannot imagine being a college coach right now. Kids and parents can say whatever they want in an attempt to get coaches fired or in trouble, often with little to no consequences, while coaches are rarely allowed to publicly defend themselves.
As a former college coach, I’ve been in their shoes, and I genuinely feel for them.
I’m not saying every coach is right, and I’m not saying every player or parent is wrong. I’m simply saying there are always two sides to a story, and the internet usually only hears one of them.
I’m glad Karen’s name was cleared and that this situation brought attention to what is really happening in college sports today.
This is exactly why college coaches recruit character, family values, and parents just as much as they recruit athletic talent.