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MFFL · 08-31-2003, 10:56 AM

http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/sports/6662167.htm

Posted on Sun, Aug. 31, 2003
Postcards From the Ledge
By Jim Reeves
Star-Telegram

The honest man

Shame on Baylor.

Most of us have tried to give the school a bit of a break, figuring Dave Bliss pulled the wool over administrators' eyes just as he did many of us in the media.

But the firing of assistant coach Abar Rouse, who provided the tapes that uncovered Bliss' attempts at a cover-up, was hardly the way to respond to the one person who tried to do the right thing.

Talk about shooting the messenger ...

It's certainly common for new coaches like Scott Drew to fill out their own staffs, and Rouse's presence might have been uncomfortable for a few players or other coaches. But it's that kind of discomfort our college athletic programs need.

If an honest man makes someone uncomfortable, more power to him.

There should be a place at Baylor for Abar Rouse. How much worse might this tragic situation have become without him? How much more dirt might have been swept under the rug?

And how did the university repay him for his honesty? With a pink slip.

Thanks a lot.

08-31-2003, 10:56 AM	#38
MFFL Guru Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 13,123	Dave Bliss: Worthless. You will not believe this breaking news..... http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/sports/6662167.htm Posted on Sun, Aug. 31, 2003 Postcards From the Ledge By Jim Reeves Star-Telegram The honest man Shame on Baylor. Most of us have tried to give the school a bit of a break, figuring Dave Bliss pulled the wool over administrators' eyes just as he did many of us in the media. But the firing of assistant coach Abar Rouse, who provided the tapes that uncovered Bliss' attempts at a cover-up, was hardly the way to respond to the one person who tried to do the right thing. Talk about shooting the messenger ... It's certainly common for new coaches like Scott Drew to fill out their own staffs, and Rouse's presence might have been uncomfortable for a few players or other coaches. But it's that kind of discomfort our college athletic programs need. If an honest man makes someone uncomfortable, more power to him. There should be a place at Baylor for Abar Rouse. How much worse might this tragic situation have become without him? How much more dirt might have been swept under the rug? And how did the university repay him for his honesty? With a pink slip. Thanks a lot.