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Really good article on TJ from The Athletic
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Really good article. Because there's so much discussion of how hard the team works, how tough practices are, and how regimented everything is, plus TJ's focused demeanor, I think fans of other teams (and maybe some Iowa State fans) don't realize the non-basketball human aspect of him. I think the article did a good job of capturing that.
Yes, Otz is the kind of guy that demands toughness, uniformity, and a strict schedule from his team. But he's also the kind of guy who sends handwritten notes to anyone he meets, cares about his players outside of basketball, and, from my understanding, pretty much anyone who meets him likes him immediately. In some ways, it's the best of both worlds in the stereotype of an old-school drill sergeant-esque coach who regiments everything and the stereotype of a new-school coach who focuses on relationships before basketball.
Yes, Otz is the kind of guy that demands toughness, uniformity, and a strict schedule from his team. But he's also the kind of guy who sends handwritten notes to anyone he meets, cares about his players outside of basketball, and, from my understanding, pretty much anyone who meets him likes him immediately. In some ways, it's the best of both worlds in the stereotype of an old-school drill sergeant-esque coach who regiments everything and the stereotype of a new-school coach who focuses on relationships before basketball.
Agreed. Very weird. I've never thought his shirts were unusually tight. I would guess TJ has more muscle than 99% of the average fan, especially people his age. Clothes fit differently with that build.
Try this:
Type this in browser:
archive.ph/
Then copy & paste story link & press Enter.
It'll take you to a new link and that should bypass the paywall.
It’s very weird. I’m very particular how my clothes fit and won’t wear anything isn’t slim fit/tapered/tailored.
Baggy shirts and pants are such a bad look especially if you have a build like TJ. No wonder the uncultured swine of K State fans are obsessed with his polos.
I have some connections to the staff.
It wasn't really in the article but TJ is adamant about family time and "clocking out."
More than one on staff has reiterated TJ will get mad at you if you could have made your kid's event and were working instead.
It wasn't really in the article but TJ is adamant about family time and "clocking out."
More than one on staff has reiterated TJ will get mad at you if you could have made your kid's event and were working instead.
I love how everyone is complementary of the article and grateful about the coverage of Iowa state but at the same time trying to find out how to not pay for the content.
