Posted on 03/11/2018 1:50:28 AM PST by Colonel Kangaroo
Rick Stansbury is a jerk no matter what day it is.
After Western Kentucky defeated UAB 98-70 in Conference USA Tournament Thursday, Stansbury was disrespectful to Stadium sideline reporter Laura Britt.
Britt asked the coach about Western Kentucky's upcoming game against Old Dominion, a team they've beaten twice this year. The reporter wanted to know if they game would be more difficult knowing Old Dominion would be seeking revenge for a 22-point loss on Feb. 24.
Stansbury rolled his eyes at the question and addressed Britt as "honey," while answering the question in a condescending way.
"Honey, you understand those other two games have nothing to do with this game no matter how much we beat them by, has absolutely nothing to do with it," Stansbury said. "Old Dominion is one of the better teams in this league, they've been good right from the jump and we know we have to play exceptionally well to win tomorrow night. Those other two games will have nothing to do with our preparation for us being ready."
Britt was able to keep calm and professional on the air, continuing to ask questions.
She later tweeted about the incident when a Twitter user said Stansbury owes her an apology. Britt pointed out that Thursday was International Women's Day.
Stansbury has been the head coach at Western Kentucky since March 2016. He was previously the head coach at Mississippi State from 1998-2012 before he chose to retire.
I actually like being flirted with when we are not working and think dirty jokes are hilarious. But I don’t like to be called hon in a business setting and I will stick up for myself. I worked hard for my law degree and served as a JAG officer and like men who are manly. But if they are trying to cut me down to size, I am not having it. I am a blond
100 pound female and I don’t have to take their bullshit. Or yours.
Waitresses call me “honey” all the time. What’s the big deal?
If speaking privately to this individual is to much of a task then perhaps a bit of humor would have served to make your point. You could have responded by making a point of addressing him as Mr, with heavy emphasis on “Mr”.
It would have made your point and avoided embarrassing the guy, unless of course your objective was too do just that.
I don’t believe your military training was very good or else it just didn’t take with you. You need help in the area of conflict resolution.
Finally if you believe my pic is “bullshit” hen ignore me and do as you please. No skin off my nose.
No prob Babe.
you are a real frickin genius
Got that right. Lighten up chicky.
ok dude
good, better
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