Cut it loose!

[06panther10]

Coach Farley talked about Coach Bond's seriously ill father on his post-game radio show Saturday night. He told him to take the necessary time to be with his dad as Mark was not able to be with his father when he died and he didn't want Bond to miss that opportunity.

I understand that. This has nothing to do with the point that I made which was in regard to the lack of coverage of our programs.

[vbfan19]

does the general media ever really say much about assistant coaches at the FCS level? Sure, there are occasional stories about things like an alum who had success in the NFL coming back and being an assistant coach at his alma mater. But beyond that, I don't think there is all that much press coverage.

In other words, I don't think this is particularly unique to our program.

[Trapped in California]

Coach Farley talked about Coach Bond's seriously ill father on his post-game radio show Saturday night. He told him to take the necessary time to be with his dad as Mark was not able to be with his father when he died and he didn't want Bond to miss that opportunity.

Say what you want about Farley's use of TOs and strangling OCs (and I do), but encouraging his staff to spend time with family during a life event is the right thing to do 105 out of 100 times. Some may say this would always happen, but they'd be wrong, not just in FB.

[clenz]

does the general media ever really say much about assistant coaches at the FCS level? Sure, there are occasional stories about things like an alum who had success in the NFL coming back and being an assistant coach at his alma mater. But beyond that, I don't think there is all that much press coverage.

In other words, I don't think this is particularly unique to our program.

I mean, generally when an OC is gone for 3 weeks it's a story

[Panther'73]

I mean, generally when an OC is gone for 3 weeks it's a story

Maybe Coach Bond requested that nothing be said...

[clenz]

Maybe Coach Bond requested that nothing be said...

Which is possible.

Though given Farley has publicly commented on it on the radio, that doesn't seem entirely likely.

It's not as though a deep dive into family medical history is needed. A brief mention about a leave of absence, like we finally got today, is all it takes.

[GonzoCat]

Say what you want about Farley's use of TOs and strangling OCs (and I do), but encouraging his staff to spend time with family during a life event is the right thing to do 105 out of 100 times. Some may say this would always happen, but they'd be wrong, not just in FB.

I'm not sure who would say it always happens, but in my experience it never happens. In the corporate world 3 days is the standard for an immediate family member. Of course other time off can be used in some circumstances, but the more responsible the position the more pressure not to miss much work for anything.

Farley is a stand up guy, especially in light of the notion his own job may be on the line depending on the playoff performance.

[DomeIsHome]

Maybe Coach Bond requested that nothing be said...

Ok, I totally and completely get what you're saying here, I think.

But that is NOT the job of the media covering a team. The media's job is to get the story and report it. Period. End of discussion. When schools start (and I'm not saying UNI did this) saying, "Oh yeah, our OC (or grad assistant or whomever else) is out for an unspecified amount of time, but please don't print it we don't want anyone to know," something is broken.

The best example I can come up with right now is from earlier this season at Oklahoma State, when Mike "I'm a man" Gundy sent out an SID to tell reporters that if they ask any questions about a transfer (sorry I can't remember his name) they'll have their credentials revoked for the season. The first damn question I would have asked would have been about the transfer. It is not the job of the reporters to bend to the will of the school. Ever.

If you're saying that Bond asked Farley to not say anything, then just disregard my rant. I'm also not saying it's the job of the University to be like, "Hey guys, our OC will be gone for an unspecified amount of time, please let everybody know." It's a two way street.

[vbfan19]

How do we know he was gone for 3 weeks?

[clenz]

How do we know he was gone for 3 weeks?

Because we have a news article stating McCann has been in the role for 2 weeks as he's been gone, and his father's funeral is Saturday per the links I provided.

I would guess should UNI win he won't be around for EWU/Nicholls either - at least early in the week

[Born-a-Panther]

I'm glad Bond took the time/is taking the time. I'm glad Farley is encouraging him to take the time. Sad situation and horrible timing, but the timing of these things is never good - obviously.