He has always been the black Bobby Knight - the outbursts, threats, and occasional displays of violence. Both coaches were successful in winning ballgames and educating their recruits. Yet the media has long hated one and pandered to the other.
Disclaimer--I'm an Indiana fan, and I've always been big supporter of Bob Knight.
It's true--Coach Knight would certainly be getting rougher treatment from the press in the same situation--but I doubt he would of done something like this in the first place. I can't condemn Chaney too much though--he's always been a vocal supporter of Coach Knight, and up until now, has always seemed like a decent guy. I think a suspension is warranted--but he shouldn't be fired. Coach Knight was certainly dismissed for a lot less--but it was also unjustified IMO.