It is, indeed, a topsy-turvy world. The Dallas Academy girls who suffered the 100-0 basketball defeat have enjoyed appearances on several national television shows and have become the media darlings of the moment. Their coach continues to insist that a big deal is being made of nothing. If he believes that, why does he continue to appear on national TV? Isn't he doing to Covenant what everyone is criticizing them for doing to him -- kicking them while they're down? Why doesn't he tell the producers of these shows, "You know, we appreciate the offer and the support, but it's not a big deal, and we prefer not to appear on your TV show. We don't want to embarrass the other school."
I just heard on the morning news on television that Coach Micah Grimes has been fired from Covenant. Since when do schools fire coaches for winning? Coach Grimes tried to defend himself by posting on his website that he respectfully disagreed with the statement from the school administration that his team's win was "embarrassing" and "shameful."
So we now live in a world where losing is applauded and given national recognition while winning gets you criticized and fired. I agree with the coach from Dallas Academy -- there's been a big deal made out of nothing, and Dallas Academy basking in all the undeserved glory has cost a man his job! I think that's what's "shameful" and "embarrassing."
"Girls go from zero to national TV with invites in between." The Dallas Morning News; January 24, 2009; p. 1A.
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