Update: Coach fired for un-apologizing after 100-0 win

An update on a story I blogged about a few days ago. HotAir comments on the non-apology apology:

Would Jesus be chucking threes in the fourth quarter up 85 points? The coach asks himself and answers … yes:

The Apology. In response to the statement posted on The Covenant School Website, I respectfully disagree with the apology, especially the notion that the Covenant School girls basketball team should feel “embarrassed” or “ashamed”. We played the game as it was meant to be played and would not intentionally run up the score on any opponent. Although a wide-margin victory is never evidence of compassion, my girls played with honor and integrity and showed respect to Dallas Academy. We honor God, ourselves, and our families when we step on the court to compete. I do no wish to forfeit the game. What kind of example does it set for our children? Do we really want to punish Covenant School girls? Does forfeiting really help Dallas Academy girls? We experienced a blowout almost 4 years ago and it was painful, but it made us who we are today. I believe in the lessons that sports teach us. Competition builds character, and teaches us to value selflessness, hard work, and perseverance. As a coach, I have instilled in my girls these values. So if I lose my job over these statements, I will walk away with my integrity.

His girls played with “honor” by straining to hit 100 points against a team that was outmatched from the opening tip? Winning 60-2 would have also “built character,” champ.

Ouch! Note to coaches: if you happen to be up on anyone 59-0 at halftime, be a sport and foul the other team often, letting them have at least a few points. On offense, practice your passing and let the shot clock expire every time. THAT would have shown a humble attitude. Had that happened, no one would have ever heard of this team or this story, and coach would have kept his job.

Video: The surprisingly obligatory “school apologizes for winning 100-0″ clip

I wrote about this story yesterday. Here's an update (with video) via HotAir.

Girls Basketball Team Regrets Winning 100-0, Seeks Forfeit

Via FoxNews: A Texas high school girls basketball team on the winning end of a 100-0 game has a case of blowout remorse. How did it get that bad? Here's an excerpt:

Last week Covenant, a private Christian school in Dallas, defeated Dallas Academy 100-0. Covenant was up 59-0 at halftime. A parent who attended the game told The Associated Press that Covenant continued to make 3-pointers — even in the fourth quarter. She praised the Covenant players but said spectators and an assistant coach were cheering wildly as their team edged closer to 100 points.

As Ron Burgundy might say, "Stay classy, Dallas!" And for a Christian school, the coaches, as well as the player, simply should have known better far before the final score. Requesting a forfeit now is just silly. The game is over and the bed has been made. They now have to lay in it.

BCS Declares Germany to be the Winner of WWII

"After determining the Big-12 championship game participants, the BCS computers were put to work on other major contests and today the BCS declared Germany to be the winner of World War II. " Funny, but sadly true, and the biggest reason I don't watch college football. How does Florida 'win' the national championship with the Utes at #2 with an undefeated record? I'll stick with the top 3% of collegiate football athletes that make it to the NFL and watch that, where they settle championships on the football field, not in a computer statistic calculator.