[J. R. VanHoose]

Guys, I would like to say that I didn't feel any disrespect from anyone. I know comments on here are people's opinions and that is fine with me. I just like to post to comments that I believe need to be responded to and given another side of the argument.

Getting disagreed with is a part of my job. Like I was told before I got into coaching, "You don't make friends as a coach." But I do take offense at saying my job would be in jeopardy if I don't play certain individuals. If people base a job on that then maybe I need to be somehwere else anyway. Does it frighten me to think I would lose my job? No! I have a great education and I have plenty of contacts. If things don't work out for me I can call one of my former contacts in Europe and maybe play basketball over there for a while to earn some cash. At least I would get to travel and make some good money. I may be getting old, but not old enough to play for a few more years!!

Do I feel safe in my job now? Yes! Do I think someone would let me go for not playing someone? No, I certainly do not. I am going to do what is right, if people don't agree that is o.k. with me. I have plenty of friends anyway!! All I am trying to say is don't judge these girls too harshly. They are kids, kids make mistakes and deserve another chance. Will I have problems, who knows, I hope not, but I may. Do I dread the season, no. This is what I do, basketball, it is what I know. Remember the game is very simple - "put the orange thing in the round thing" the rest will take care of itself!!