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Viewpoints: We Used To Do Things the Right Way
A perspective from Phil Hawkins
If you had any question about whether “The Carolina Way” is dead, you need no more evidence than the firing of Coach Davis. Clearly, with his mind focused on his post-AD responsibilities, Cunningham shows he doesn’t give a whip for the university, nor does the spineless chancellor who agreed to all this, nor does the know-nothing, wrecking-ball incoming AD, Steve Newmark. Despicable university lackees, every one.
Coach Smith is turning in his grave.
Used to be, we did things the right way. Why did it take coach Smith so long to get a national championship? Because regardless of how it impacted the W/L record, the basketball program did things the right way. They treated people right, there were standards of decency, tradition, excellence and respect.
MJ wanted to come back for his senior year, but coach Smith told him to enter the NBA draft. Same story for many other Carolina star players. Because it was the right thing.
Coach Smith recruited Charlie Scott in the face of death threats and extreme interrogation from the university. He almost lost his job over it; again. Because it was the right thing.
He helped integrate the Pines Restaurant. Because it was the right thing.
He helped Howard Lee get elected. Because it was the right thing.
He never promised a recruit anything except an opportunity. Shaquille O’Neal uncommitted to UNC for LSU due to that non-negotiable standard. (Dale Brown told him he would start. Bet you didn’t know that, did you?) Because it was the right thing.
Well, now we know who runs things; donors, rich fans, rich, short-sighted selfish influencers who care nothing for the Coach Smith legacy, nor the long-standing Carolina reputation of moral and decent conduct, and now non-existent standards of fairness, nor the community of alumni and fans who support the teams whatever the sport. We’re now just like everybody else; money is all that counts.
Looks like coach Williams dodged a bullet that was pointed directly at him. I saw the pained look on his face as he watched from the stands while Carolina fumbled the end of this season. It begs the question; Did he retire too soon? From the standpoint of Xs and Os, definitely. But he saw the Cunningham-Newmark comet coming directly toward the top of his head and scooted out of the way at just the right moment. (Newmark had not been hired yet, but Coach Williams could read the tea leaves even 5 years ago)
I’m sure Coach Williams shares HDs pain. But I just watched the “Carolina Insider” podcast episode w/ Bubba and Steve and I wanted to barf; NOWHERE do they mention that they ever consulted with Coach Williams or Michael Jordan, or Tyler Hansbrough, et.al, about their opinions. It’s because they don’t give a damn. All this faux admiration for HD the man, for his character, yammer, yammer. All you have to do is look at who they hired to replace Cunningham; a guy who they admit has zero experience as an AD, but “…vast experience dealing with athletic business items like sponsorships, marketing and contract negotiations”. Money. That’s all that matters anymore. It doesn’t matter who they get to be head coach, nothing will be any different than had they just let HD figure things out. This new guy will be here 3 years, fail to meet the unattainable performance expectations and simply take the money and run.
Nothing lasts forever, but it’s so sad that UNC is not Carolina anymore. We’re just like everyone else.
You know it’s funny; throughout my 73 years, being raised in Chapel Hill, both parents worked for the university as did all my friends parents. I sold soft drinks at Kenan and I was always proud to wear my Carolina sweatshirt; Now? Not so much.
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