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<blockquote data-quote="Northeast Stinger" data-source="post: 901065" data-attributes="member: 1640"><p>Whew.</p><p></p><p>Skimming responses on here because it seems like a lot of fire and ice over very small things.</p><p></p><p>Tech made a major mistake hiring Collins. Let me put that another way. There was absolutely no justifiable reason to hire someone with no head coaching ability or even any future promise of ever being an effective coach.</p><p></p><p>Yes, for many people, this is hindsight.</p><p></p><p>Now, here’s the problem. Some people could see Collins for what he was from the very beginning. Some of us, from personal and professional experience, felt like we could see through him. </p><p></p><p>Those who could not see what he was are angry that they were fooled. Or feeling sheepish. But human nature doesn’t like to own that level of misjudgment. We don’t like being fooled. Once we emotionally hitch our ride to a certain horse, even when it turns out to be a nag, we will continue in subtle ways to justify our choice. At best, we will say, “Well, I was certainly wrong but you have to understand that at the time…..and other people were thinking….and the choices we were dealing with…” etc.</p><p></p><p>We should all be glad he’s gone, glad Tech acted decisively when there was finally no other choice, and feel good that we now have a chance to move on.</p><p></p><p>Worrying about Collins’ feelings, even arguing about whether he was treated right, is a colossal waste of time. Our priorities should be to move on, support the team, and have fun arguing over who our next coach should be. Collins deserves no more of our time, sympathy or attention, unless you want to write him a personal note.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Northeast Stinger, post: 901065, member: 1640"] Whew. Skimming responses on here because it seems like a lot of fire and ice over very small things. Tech made a major mistake hiring Collins. Let me put that another way. There was absolutely no justifiable reason to hire someone with no head coaching ability or even any future promise of ever being an effective coach. Yes, for many people, this is hindsight. Now, here’s the problem. Some people could see Collins for what he was from the very beginning. Some of us, from personal and professional experience, felt like we could see through him. Those who could not see what he was are angry that they were fooled. Or feeling sheepish. But human nature doesn’t like to own that level of misjudgment. We don’t like being fooled. Once we emotionally hitch our ride to a certain horse, even when it turns out to be a nag, we will continue in subtle ways to justify our choice. At best, we will say, “Well, I was certainly wrong but you have to understand that at the time…..and other people were thinking….and the choices we were dealing with…” etc. We should all be glad he’s gone, glad Tech acted decisively when there was finally no other choice, and feel good that we now have a chance to move on. Worrying about Collins’ feelings, even arguing about whether he was treated right, is a colossal waste of time. Our priorities should be to move on, support the team, and have fun arguing over who our next coach should be. Collins deserves no more of our time, sympathy or attention, unless you want to write him a personal note. [/QUOTE]
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