Not sure what you mean here. If you mean he had favorites and treated them differently then I don't agree with it, but I don't think it is exactly a secret. It also has nothing to do with racism. Like I've said earlier, I think you can make a case that he needs to make changes in how he coaches and is a bit abusive. I don't think you can claim he is racist.
Nikki Moody sues Bill Fennelly over Racial Discrimination...
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Ever since Ferguson from what I can remember. Crazy how the entire meaning of a word can change so quickly.
How do we know they're being truthful? We don't. They have an interest in keeping up a good relationship with ISU and Fennelly.
You don't agree with it...but it's not a secret. Makes sense.
My point is about everyone coming forward. They all have something in common. That word.
I mean I don't know for sure but when 100% of the public reaction including one of the supposed victims supports him I have a hard time believing they aren't being truthful.
Really? Why? If they've graduated and have moved on to adulting, they really don't need ISU & Fennelly any more. Maybe they might not want to burn bridges, but I doubt if anyone would exact revenge on them for NOT saying anything either way.
Explain how that shows anything racist about it. I mean criticize his coaching which I think there is a point to, but this suit is about racial discrimination.
Come on if you aren't looking forward to a scorching hot take from Marty's dentist....
My point is even if he is a crappy coach that treats his players like crap that doesn't mean that the lawsuit has merit. The lawsuit is about racism.
IMHO this is a young lady who's fantasy of being an elite player in the WNBA did not pan out and she has to blame something/someone other than herself for this failure. I have watched Coach Bill for his whole time here and he is hard on everyone. Do players leave - yes! Do players stay and have success yes! The attitude Ms Moody displayed at times was as a petulant child - and CBF was a stern taskmaster. Maybe the "lawyer" saw the Swoopes escapade as a way to get in on the controversy in WBB at certain places and hope for a quick settlement. Stand firm ISU and CBF - this is a b**** play and it stinks all the way to Nikki's sneakers. I used to cheer for that girl - sad that she backstabbed the place that gave her an opportunity to be great!
I don't know all the details, so I'm not going to speak on this particular player, but is seems more and more it's becoming like the rest of college campuses. Players complain because practicing is too hard, too long, too whatever. The coach yells at me, tells me to do things, makes me sweat.
I'm one of the older ones around now too. I remember our track coach pulling the seniors, myself included, aside and telling us we were all running the 3200m in the meet that day just after getting off the bus. Why would he do that? He did it because, as seniors, we didn't stop the freshmen guys from mooning the girls bus on the way to the meet.
Guess what kiddies, coaches aren't there to be your friends. They aren't there to hold your hand when you have a boo boo. They are going to yell, curse, point at you, hold you responsible for your actions, etc.
I don't know what your motivation is. But based on what I've heard about Moody, she hasn't done herself a lot of favors. Ask some of these so-called former players what they think of her.
That's what gets me the most. I understand players are sometimes in love with some other aspect of the program or university as a whole, but if you are one of those players that can't take a tough coach, why would you commit to play for them in the first place.
How do we know then if they're lying? That's the other side of the coin.
They probably don't need ISU and/or BF anymore. The fact that they came up,including Cole, has shown that they are aware of the consequences including being a character witness for BF. These players are proud of whoever they are (including Cole, Stuckey and Kidd) and I doubt they will step forward to defend him if BF treated them in racist ways.
All day long you have been giving us insight on players who can confirm Moody's alegations. Until someone publicly comes forward, this insider info really doesn't have much bite. When should we expect someone to step forward? Honest question.
To be fair, there's probably a bit more risk in coming out and saying the negative than to come out in support of Fennelly.
