Firstly, I have loved Dan Hurley as a coach since the day he was hired. He was successful everywhere before he came here, and now he has a National Championship and the team is #1 in the country. He has rebuilt the winning culture here.
Having said that, if he's going to act the way he does during games, with all of the faces and the crazy gestures, and berating the refs, what does he expect when he walks off the court? Fans are going to yell at him. Does he want to act crazy during the game and then have the fans NOT act crazy towards him? He needs a canopy between him and the fans "to avoid me in a confrontational situation"? Why don't other coaches need a canopy between them in the fans?
Simple rule as a player or coach - NEVER respond to negative things from the crowd. It's exactly what they want. He has now made himself a MUCH bigger target. He simply lacks self control that he should have. Period.
Having said all that, let me end with something I always say about coaches - Have fun finding the perfect coach! They don't exist. I really can't stand Hurley's antics, but I love his enthusiasm. He seems great with the players. He's improved every program he's gone to. He has brought back UConn's winning culture. I'm glad he's here. I just wish he could tone down the antics, but oh well, nobody's perfect.
Having said that, if he's going to act the way he does during games, with all of the faces and the crazy gestures, and berating the refs, what does he expect when he walks off the court? Fans are going to yell at him. Does he want to act crazy during the game and then have the fans NOT act crazy towards him? He needs a canopy between him and the fans "to avoid me in a confrontational situation"? Why don't other coaches need a canopy between them in the fans?
Simple rule as a player or coach - NEVER respond to negative things from the crowd. It's exactly what they want. He has now made himself a MUCH bigger target. He simply lacks self control that he should have. Period.
Having said all that, let me end with something I always say about coaches - Have fun finding the perfect coach! They don't exist. I really can't stand Hurley's antics, but I love his enthusiasm. He seems great with the players. He's improved every program he's gone to. He has brought back UConn's winning culture. I'm glad he's here. I just wish he could tone down the antics, but oh well, nobody's perfect.
