Holly Johnson situation

[bisonaudit]

Oh please. There are likely privacy issues that NDSU is faced with. Also, let's just presume for a moment that Holly was not professional and that is why they weren't really working with her. Would you really respect the program if they came out and trashed talked a former player?????? Really????????? Again, it takes two to tango. You are seriously better than these arguments you are making.

I would lose respect for a program that trash talked a former player. Just like I've lost respect for posters here who've done the same thing.

[Mr Meaty]

If she's a terrible coach how would she get a different job offer in a couple years?

It took longer than that to fire Dehoff.

[HandoEX]

I really thought bunny fans were the only ones around here that care this much about women's basketball.

[HerdBot]

I would lose respect for a program that trash talked a former player. Just like I've lost respect for posters here who've done the same thing.

I think when a player goes to the media and makes accusations like that, they have to expect some sort of reaction. Until something comes out, I can't sit back and let the head coach get her reputation destroyed when she can't won't respond.

[roadwarrior]

The team will be horrible for yet another season next year. And probably the next after that. By then walseth contract will be up the year after and she'll have found something better than a school in Fargo. I only hope we get someone with an ounce of ethical character And btw. Is she such a great coach because .... Yes? She was given a gift in
Lamar last year and made a respectable conference run Whittle graduates another 18 ppg gone.

There is only one thing I would like to know from this thread. Who are you? Or are you afraid of your identity being known?

[56BISON73]

1) NDSU has had ample opportunity to comment and they have said some things, so it's simply not true that only one side of the story is out there.

2) "It's pretty easy to see that as pressure not to seek a second opinion if you're sitting in the player's chair." is not a statement that takes sides. It's a statement of understanding and respecting a person's perspective on events that, as is evident from the 280 something comments here now, not everyone is going to interpret the same way. If she felt that way, and I think it's a reasonable take away from the published comments (but again other's clearly disagree), then I think anyone in her spot would be justified if they decided to speak publicly about what happened.

NDSU isnt going to get in to a he said she said pissing match in the media. I am sure WBB coach has let the AD know what transpired and why.

The only thing questionable IMO was the walk on scenario. Other than than bad situation with bad timing. Its unfortunate.

[bisonaudit]

I think when a player goes to the media and makes accusations like that, they have to expect some sort of reaction. Until something comes out, I can't sit back and let the head coach get her reputation destroyed when she can't won't respond.

Accusations like what?

That she felt pressure to play hurt?
That she felt pressure not to seek a second opinion?

Do you really think she didn't expect a reaction?

[PattyBison]

Accusations like what?

That she felt pressure to play hurt?
That she felt pressure not to seek a second opinion?

Do you really think she didn't expect a reaction?

Again, you are only hearing one side of the story.

And to clarify, I have no dog in this fight. I'm concerned about what happened within the program, but I am also smart enough to realize that there is always more to the story. Now is it worse for Holly or worse for NDSU wbb? I don't know. But in the meantime, I refuse to throw either side under the bus. I suggest others do the same.

[Elephants Dream?]

I really thought bunny fans were the only ones around here that care this much about women's basketball.

For many years I've cared greatly about WBB.
#1 I support the girls that play the game.
Coaches and admin. are a very distant second.
I don't give a damn about FB or MBB.
I've watched our once proud WBB program going down the toilet for the last 11-12 years.

[bisonaudit]

Again, you are only hearing one side of the story.

And to clarify, I have no dog in this fight. I'm concerned about what happened within the program, but I am also smart enough to realize that there is always more to the story. Now is it worse for Holly or worse for NDSU wbb? I don't know. But in the meantime, I refuse to throw either side under the bus. I suggest others do the same.

I'm not sure who or what you think I've thrown under the bus.

I think all I've really said is that if she felt she was discouraged from seeking a second opinion she was right to say so.

If that's not how she felt, then I don't know what we're talking about. I could really give a shit.

Except for the part where a few jerks with internet muscles insult a young woman and her family.