Fred Hoiberg's son crying at end of KU-ISU game

[oukyle]

First off, let me say that I don't think ESPN should purposefully show a kid crying in the stands, and especially when it is someone as identifiable as the coach's son. And they certainly shouldn't make fun of the kid/ comment on it. That said, it appears that some of Hoiberg's crybaby-ish behavior has rubbed off on his son.

Here is part of the clip in case you missed it.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTTemuhKFIc[/ame]

 

[BanjoCharley]

it appears that some of Hoiberg's crybaby-ish behavior has rubbed off on his son.

And every other child of that age I have ever known.

What is your point?

 

[oukyle]

And every other child of that age I have ever known.

What is your point?

I think my point was quite clear: That Hoiberg is a crybaby and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

 

[Tundrasooner]

I think my point was quite clear: That Hoiberg is a crybaby and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Shut up.

 

[bocabull]

And every other child of that age I have ever known.

What is your point?

Really? Every other kid balls like an idiot over a meaningless game? Most normal kids that age would rather be out playing with their friends or on an XBOX or iPad and aren't even watching sports because it bores them.

 

[DenverSooner]

I think my point was quite clear: That Hoiberg is a crybaby and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Hoiberg strikes me as a great guy. For the most part he always seems composed during his games. This is a guy that has truly lived the dream. He was a high school basketball star in Ames. He was a star at ISU. He had a nice long career in the NBA. He then jumps to head coach of ISU and is doing a solid job. I don't see much to insult about this guy. I guess I have missed the crybaby act that seems to offend you. I certainly don't recall Hoiberg being one of those players you hated when he played for ISU.

 

[WaymanFan]

Timing is everything, Kyle. If this were against any team but Kansas, you might get more support from the board with your comments. However, there is a growing resentment (and perhaps justifiably so) toward all the breaks Kansas seems to get from bad officiating. When was the last time they were on the losing end of a game decided by the officials?

 

[stormspencer]

I think my point was quite clear: That Hoiberg is a crybaby and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

What are you talking about? Hoiberg is the epitome of "stoic" on the sidelines. I can't count on one hand the instances where I've seen him get visibly upset and "cry" over a call. The guy can coach and he carries himself very well in the profession. What a dumb comment.

 

[Big Old Booger]

What are you talking about? Hoiberg is the epitome of "stoic" on the sidelines. I can't count on one hand the instances where I've seen him get visibly upset and "cry" over a call. The guy can coach and he carries himself very well in the profession. What a dumb comment.

He (Hoiberg) has also had to stomach some tough losses this year in games they should have won. Both KU games and the Texas game. I like Hoiberg too.

 

[Big Old Booger]

Hoiberg strikes me as a great guy. For the most part he always seems composed during his games. This is a guy that has truly lived the dream. He was a high school basketball star in Ames. He was a star at ISU. He had a nice long career in the NBA. He then jumps to head coach of ISU and is doing a solid job. I don't see much to insult about this guy. I guess I have missed the crybaby act that seems to offend you. I certainly don't recall Hoiberg being one of those players you hated when he played for ISU.

Great post. :clap

 

[skyvue]

First off, let me say that I don't think ESPN should purposefully show a kid crying in the stands, and especially when it is someone as identifiable as the coach's son. And they certainly shouldn't make fun of the kid/ comment on it. That said, it appears that some of Hoiberg's crybaby-ish behavior has rubbed off on his son.

You say ESPN was wrong to show footage of the little kid and to make fun of him (which they didn't really do, in my opinion), but then you share that footage here and you call the little boy a crybaby.

Have you considered applying for a job at ESPN?

 

[OUhoops11]

What are you talking about? Hoiberg is the epitome of "stoic" on the sidelines. I can't count on one hand the instances where I've seen him get visibly upset and "cry" over a call. The guy can coach and he carries himself very well in the profession. What a dumb comment.

Agreed.

 

[oukyle]

Hoiberg is the same coach that complained backboards should be outlawed because McLemore banked in a 3 earlier this year that sent the game in Lawrence to OT. I think he is a crybaby, clearly many do not.

Regarding the timing issue: I never knew other OU fans had such a little brother attitude towards KU. In all honesty, we should be happy that ISU lost due to the B12 standings implications.

 

[JBaker]

Hoiberg is the same coach that complained backboards should be outlawed because McLemore banked in a 3 earlier this year that sent the game in Lawrence to OT. I think he is a crybaby, clearly many do not.

The problem is that you seem to clearly lack a sense of humor.

"If we're going to keep the back board, you should at least have to call 'bank'," said Hoiberg. "I asked around and nobody heard McLemore say a word when he shot the ball. At least Scott Christopherson called 'bank' when he nailed that buzzer beater against Oklahoma State last year."

 

[ben]

This thread is making my head hurt.

 

[oukyle]

The problem is that you seem to clearly lack a sense of humor.

"If we're going to keep the back board, you should at least have to call 'bank'," said Hoiberg. "I asked around and nobody heard McLemore say a word when he shot the ball. At least Scott Christopherson called 'bank' when he nailed that buzzer beater against Oklahoma State last year."

That bank shot has haunted Hoiberg ever since, causing the coach to lose sleep while the image of the shot replays in his head.

The image was so troubling that it led Hoiberg to submit an official rule change to the NCAA's competition committee. In the letter, Hoiberg notes that Dr. James Naismith, who is credited with inventing the game of basketball, originally created the game with simply a peach basket nailed to a suspending object. The back board itself was not introduced to the game until years later.

"I say we honor the spirit of the game that Dr. Naismith invented so many years ago. Get rid of the back board and get rid of those BS bank shots at the buzzer," Hoiberg said.

Yes, clearly Hoiberg was joking.

 

[AdaSooner]

What are you talking about? Hoiberg is the epitome of "stoic" on the sidelines. I can't count on one hand the instances where I've seen him get visibly upset and "cry" over a call. The guy can coach and he carries himself very well in the profession. What a dumb comment.

^This

The sad part to me is that any adult would make fun of a twelve year old kid for being emotional after a heartbreaking loss by his father's team. He's a coach's son! What do you expect him to do, jump for joy and cheer that ISU lost?

Basketball games are more important to him than some kids his age. I would much rather see my son or grandson crying in the stands after a basketball game, than to be sitting at home glued to the televison or his XBox.

 

[JBaker]

Yes, clearly Hoiberg was joking.

Yes... He clearly was. I'm not sure what point you're trying to make. You either don't understand humor, or you're just being difficult on purpose. "Get rid of those BS bank shots at the buzzer," should make it fairly clear to anyone with even moderate critical thinking skills...

 

[oukyle]

Yes... He clearly was. I'm not sure what point you're trying to make. You either don't understand humor, or you're just being difficult on purpose. "Get rid of those BS bank shots at the buzzer," should make it fairly clear to anyone with even moderate critical thinking skills...

Right. Because most people that are "joking" go through with the joke so far as to submit a rules change request to the competition committee.

 

[IndySooner]

Really? Every other kid balls like an idiot over a meaningless game? Most normal kids that age would rather be out playing with their friends or on an XBOX or iPad and aren't even watching sports because it bores them.

Most normal kids don't have coaches for dads, in which case their lives revolve around sports.

I was a coach's kid. I understand the emotion of this kid. You guys are being pretty unreasonable.