Kollars Does It Again

[longtimefan]

According to DDN top notch "sports writer" Brian Kollars, the ovation received by Pierre during the Arkansas game "tells me UD has taken a big step toward becoming a win-at-all-costs program." He must know nothing about the circumstances surrounding DP's situation. He apparently knows nothing about Title IX. Or he is simply trying to cause controversy in order to get more readers. Or he is simply an idiot. I wonder how he would feel if he had a son in the same situation.

[ud69]

Originally Posted by longtimefan Or he is simply an idiot.

Bingo

[DGO67]

Controversy sells.
That aside, his is an opinion of the uneducated variety.

[Marysville Flyer]

Disperse, please disperse - Nothing to see here. Geez was the ink even dry yet?

I'm beginning to think you are Kollars tying to get some free pub for yourself.

You do realize that Kollars:
1. Offered his opinion as opinion
2. Is trying to sell newspapers
3. Does not work for UD
4. Offered up a reasonable interpretation of the applause

Funny thing is you provided an implied interpretation of said applause and are guilty of doing the same thing you are harping on him for.

Give it a rest. Don't stalk him if you don't like what he writes.

[jumpin' joe]

Originally Posted by DGO67 Controversy sells. That aside, his is an opinion of the uneducated variety.

Not all the time. I just recently cancelled my DDN subscription after 31 years. I had enough of Kollars and the ridiculously weak paper. I don't miss it at all. My wife misses the ads tough. Consider it a double money saver.

[longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Marysville Flyer Give it a rest. Don't stalk him if you don't like what he writes.

So you are saying I shouldn't be permitted to give my opinion of his opinion.

[BeckysTXA]

I didn't know that UD fans get to vote on disciplinary actions involving student-athletes at UD. Conclusion - only an idiot would write applause amounts to a vote.

Clearly the suspension did NOT equal a "win-at-all-costs" environment at UD. Conclusion - only an idiot would forget the fact UD suspended this athlete.

He is entitled to his opinion, as am I. He's an idiot.

[DGO67]

"Win at all costs" is a ****ing public statement about the Flyer' basketball program and its' supporters...even if only an opinion.
Why would that not be worthy of a rebut?
OTOH...we do, at times, tend to nitpick an issue to death.
Thanks for your opinion!

[BeckysTXA]

Originally Posted by jumpin' joe Not all the time. I just recently cancelled my DDN subscription after 31 years. I had enough of Kollars and the ridiculously weak paper. I don't miss it at all. My wife misses the ads tough. Consider it a double money saver.

If Kollar's "applause-logic" is correct, does it mean that if enough UD fans cancel their subscriptions, does that mean the DDN has moved from employing real journalists and putting out a reputable newspaper to moving to a paper that competes with the National Enquirer?

Let the cancellations and applause continue.

[Angry John]

Kollars is an idiot. He does not have the pedigree to offer such uneducated opinions.

[Alberto Strasse]

and they are insane.

[Tony T 71]

Once a deuchie douche always a douchie douche :

Kollars is the moral compass of idiots

[hoch21]

"I’ve been asked about the ovation Flyer fans gave Dyshawn Pierre when he checked into the Arkansas game. I’m neutral on Pierre; maybe he’s an Eagle Scout, maybe he’s not. But I understand where the fans are coming from. Their reaction tells me UD has taken a big step toward becoming a win-at-all-costs program. And that’s OK."

For being an investigative journalist I don't think he's read the report. I don't know anyone who would think this girl did anything but have buyers remorse.
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[Swampy Meadows]

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[rollo]

The 'win-at-all' mantra was embraced and cemented in place but the Athletic Department Labor Day weekend of '14 when Robinson was suspended but the only thing we were told was that he had a sprained ankle (that happened while running away from XXXXX).

So while thy royal IQ comprehends and understands exactly what Kollars is saying, to me it was water way, way way under the bridge.

For the record, had I been at the game I would have applauded Pierre's return. Not because I'm a jock-sniffer, but because he paid his penalty and, like everyone and anyone else, it's time to move on.

There. I said it. With the royal opinion firmly established in writing for all to admire, TonyT can now close this thread - just like he did the other - and we, like Pierre, can continue to move forward.

[CE80]

Originally Posted by rollo The 'win-at-all' mantra was embraced and cemented in place but the Athletic Department Labor Day weekend of '14 when Robinson was suspended but the only thing we were told was that he had a sprained ankle (that happened while running away from XXXXX). So while thy royal IQ comprehends and understands exactly what Kollars is saying, to me it was water way, way way under the bridge. For the record, had I been at the game I would have applauded Pierre's return. Not because I'm a jock-sniffer, but because he paid his penalty and, like everyone and anyone else, it's time to move on. There. I said it. With the royal opinion firmly established in writing for all to admire, TonyT can now close this thread - just like he did the other - and we, like Pierre, can continue to move forward.

Kollar's implication of win at all costs was on the fans that stood and applauded Pierre. That also implied that Pierre did not deserve to be back. If he had the nads, he should have written something about the '14 Labor Day incident at that time because I am sure he had the inside story.

[Tony T 71]

Originally Posted by rollo The 'win-at-all' mantra was embraced and cemented in place but the Athletic Department Labor Day weekend of '14 when Robinson was suspended but the only thing we were told was that he had a sprained ankle (that happened while running away from XXXXX). So while thy royal IQ comprehends and understands exactly what Kollars is saying, to me it was water way, way way under the bridge. For the record, had I been at the game I would have applauded Pierre's return. Not because I'm a jock-sniffer, but because he paid his penalty and, like everyone and anyone else, it's time to move on. There. I said it. With the royal opinion firmly established in writing for all to admire, TonyT can now close this thread - just like he did the other - and we, like Pierre, can continue to move forward.

As long as it stays on topic, no problem.

[shocka43]

I applauded him because he deserved it after falling victim to a sham process. I did enough "investigative journalism" to come to that conclusion based on all public records that the media types had access to. I don't support "win at all costs". I support fair and equal treatment of all students, athletes or not. Based on the fact I think he got screwed, he got the ovation. Other players from UD over the past few years coming back off of suspensions didn't even get a golf clap...once again from my personal analysis of the circumstances, not others.

[Archie MillerLite]

Is it just me... Why does this matter? A weirdo "reporter" who works for the Dayton Daily Rag which has a viewership of half of this website +4 people made a comment. No one outside of a 5 mile radius of where he penned his opinion even saw it.

The guy is trying to get an extra 5 listeners so his podcast next year makes him an extra 17 cents in 2016.

[UDEE79]

Originally Posted by rollo ...For the record, had I been at the game I would have applauded Pierre's return. Not because I'm a jock-sniffer, but because he paid his penalty and, like everyone and anyone else....

How come you aren't a jock sniffer when you clap but everyone else is?

[Buster Goode]

This is not a healthy obsession.

[Bill202]

Originally Posted by Alberto Strasse He's a Liberal and they are insane.

If you (and those giving you props) actually believe this you have not followed BK for very long. Being a "liberal" myself, his very conservative, right-wing remarks that he use to make made me believe he should be on the editorial page. Over the last couple of years he's toned things down a lot (at least focused on sporting thoughts).

If he's "insane", it is NOT due to any liberalism. I'd guess his "voting record" is a lot closer to yours than mine.

[Bill202]

Originally Posted by rollo For the record, had I been at the game I would have applauded Pierre's return. Not because I'm a jock-sniffer, but because he paid his penalty and, like everyone and anyone else, it's time to move on.

I was at the game and I stood and applauded. As you stated perfectly: he paid his penalty.

Very few will ever know the whole truth.

[rollo]

Originally Posted by UDEE79 How come you aren't a jock sniffer when you clap but everyone else is?

Clapping is classy.

Fawning, drooling, defending and making that vein in the top of your forehead explode is 'sniffing'.

[UDEE79]

Originally Posted by rollo Clapping is classy. Fawning, drooling, defending and making that vein in the top of your forehead explode is 'sniffing'.

Then everyone at the Arena was classy.

[rollo]

Originally Posted by UDEE79 Then everyone at the Arena was classy.

It's taken me 4 long years to get it that way.

Now, if I could only have the same effect on UDPride, I could scratch another goal off my Royal bucket list!

[Gazoo]

Originally Posted by shocka43 Other players from UD over the past few years coming back off of suspensions didn't even get a golf clap...once again from my personal analysis of the circumstances, not others.

No one is going to pick up on this? Mr. Kollars? Other players have been suspended for putting people's lives at risk (drunk driving in the Ghetto) and did not receive an ovation that I remember. Other players have been suspended for the mysterious "violation of team rules" and received no ovation.

DP received an ovation because people think he got screwed, and he stuck it out.

	Ghetto UD GHETTO Student neighborhood surrounding the campus of the University of Dayton. Unique to UD, the Ghetto gets its name from the nickname students gave the depression and war-period row houses the university owns and rents to Dayton students during their course of study. The landlord arrangement and compact nature of the neighborhood homes create a camaraderie among students outside of class that provides personal space away from classrooms and on-campus dorms. Parties and celebrations on Ghetto streets are legendary and have made David Letterman's Top-10 List. A significant effort has been made in recent years to curb hooliganism and renovate older homes.