Emotional Outburst and It’s Consequences!
Dear Dr. Elia,
Character counts and Hall showed the world he has none and that the BYU program is truly flawed and more importantly, reflects a contentious spirit (we all know where that’s from)… and this episode reflected poorly on the Church.
Very disturbing, irreparable harm. This is how BYU’s 2009 season will be remembered.
Utah…a true class program that is building a dynasty, a program…not just a one game.
Utah Football lives and plays by a true Code of Honor.
How short sighted the BYU program is.
Your article apologizing for Bro. Hall does not help matters. The Hall incident is much deeper than your article purports. It’s a BYU attitude of pride, hypocrisy and arrogance that permeates throughout the current students and alumni. These character traits are in complete opposition to what the Church teaches. — This should be the focus of your article.
Bret
Dear Bret,
I appreciate your comments and would like to clarify a couple of things! My article was not a defense of Max Hall’s statements after the game nor was it about his apology. I used this particular incident as an example of what happens when we get “emotionally hijacked.” It causes tremendous damage and typically has long term consequences. Most of the times it does not happen in such a public way. Usually it takes place within the confines of our homes.
As a huge sports fan, I appreciate school pride as much as anyone (my school, UCLA has won more all-around NCAA titles than any other university). Unfortunately, sometimes students (see Utah’s fans abusive behavior in last year’s game against Max Hall’s family), athletes (Hall’s verbal response), and even coaches (see last week’s end of the game between USC’s Pete Carroll and UCLA’s Rick Neuheisel)mess up. Their behaviors did not condemn the entire university. It’s a reflection of them and not the whole. BYU, UCLA, U. of Utah and even USC are great schools with a lot to offer to their students, communities and the world.
Elia Gourgouris Ph.D.
303-523-6396
www.LDSCoaching.com
