Re: re Walker & Mercer

[Kim Malo <kmalo19@idt.net>]

At 03:39 PM 3/24/98 -0600, Gene Kirkpatrick wrote:
>Altho' I prefer the attitude of Mercer, I think Walker has greatness within
>his reach.  But he needs a firm push.  Here's my suggestion for Coach P:
>
>Call Antoine in and show him some film.  Show him what he can do in all
>phases of the game (I mean films of him doing it).  Then select outtakes
>of his scowl, his carping at refs, his glowering at opponents; next, show
>him the same of Chris Webber.  Then, suggest that he will never be what
>he could be without a proper (Mercer like) attitude.  If he disrespects his
>teammates by being selfish, his coach by being selfish and stupid, and
>his fans, then he may have already achieved all he's going to.  
>
>I don't doubt that Coach P. can read him the riot act.  And I suggest it's
>about time.  Great coaches don't back off from any player.  

Pitino said in an interview that he had done *exactly* what you suggest
above a couple weeks before the allstar game. and Walker did play less
selfishly for the next few games. So the effect takes but doesn't hold. How
many repetitions do you do?

-Kim
Kim Malo
kmalo19@idt.net