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Here's the thing (and it is pervasive well beyond sports)

The Internet has become the great leveler - not in a good way. Anyone with a phone/keyboard can post, comment and pontificate. Unfortunately, due to computer hacks (and, yes, I am a programmer, so I am indirectly culpable), we rely on algorithms and suspect logic to "promote" certain commentaries. The cream no longer rises to the top naturally. Now, the sour milk can be much more visible than the quality goods. In other words, we no longer do we turn to experts or some times even know when someone is a true student of the topic. Therefore, I think we need to be careful in "how" we criticize as well as understand the nature of dealing with young adults as athletes. I think being critical is important - but we need to apply it properly and in proper doses.
Posted: 02/23/2025 at 10:02 PM ET
(In response to this post by hokiepro)

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Coaching
Midwestguy 02/23/25 04:47 PM ET
Yeah, a Fan should just keep their opinions to themselves. Because coaches
UTPr0sim 02/23/25 05:07 PM ET
No one said you should keep your opinions to yourself... maybe your
Joe Hokie 02/23/25 08:42 PM ET
Asking why a coach does something is negative?**
UTPr0sim 02/23/25 08:44 PM ET
Unfortunately, a lot of your posts lean to the negative side. 'Lighten up,
ancient alien 2018 02/23/25 05:49 PM ET
So true!! Pete has forgotten more than the keyboard experts will ever know.**
Joe Hokie 02/23/25 05:05 PM ET
In most cases that’s true
hokiepro 02/23/25 05:22 PM ET
deleted - wrong spot
vthokieq 02/24/25 09:11 AM ET
LOL**
vthokieq 02/24/25 08:38 AM ET
Exactly what is false there?**
hokiepro 02/24/25 09:07 AM ET
Nobody ever said they were infallible or don't make mistakes.
vthokieq 02/24/25 09:11 AM ET
That’s right…but I’ll remind you I was concerned about Chatfield in LF
hokiepro 02/24/25 10:53 AM ET
You're the exception pro...we all know you're an expert in every sport.**
vthokieq 02/24/25 10:59 AM ET
Not at all. Have coached a little in multiple ones
hokiepro 02/24/25 11:34 AM ET
And yet you're also the first to criticize every single little mistake...
vthokieq 02/24/25 11:37 AM ET
Nope just simple fundamental ones
hokiepro 02/25/25 08:53 PM ET
Now you got me......
2hhoop3 02/24/25 11:18 AM ET
Here's the thing (and it is pervasive well beyond sports)
Rationalist 02/23/25 10:02 PM ET
This is true…the one criticism I cannot stand
hokiepro 02/24/25 11:41 AM ET
And major motivators**
TomTurkey 02/23/25 04:48 PM ET