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...himself. Watson became athletic director at the beginning of this term. and he, understandably, is very hesitant to let his athletic staff see that his first major act in office is the removal of a coach. But if Watson is really concerned with the interests of the players and Munro, he will act for their sake...
...besides, Watson's handling of the situation can not be an inspiration to observing coaches. He has Munro thinking he has the department's "complete backing" while Watson has already requested a list of prospective replacements from the players. His encouragement of both sides has further polarized the parties...
...committee should meet immediately to resolve the issue. The logic behind waiting until April 14 is that the question is such a personal issue, involving a coach who has a 23-year coaching record, that time and patience should be taken. But, if the concern is really for Munro and not just a stall until summer, then a decision should be reached as soon as possible, instead of dragging Munro through accusations and meetings for another month. And if the committee is at all concerned about the soccer team, it will realize that the longer it delays a decision...
...Munro should step down as coach. Some have criticized his knowledge of the game, but that is a secondary issue when personal feelings are being considered. On the question of relations with players, the overwhelming evidence of team dissent indicates his failure. To be coach requires two attributes: an ability to be close to the players, and an ability to create leadership and guidance...
...Munro has failed on both counts. Both Thomas and Gomez call Munro personally a nice guy: but he has failed to go beyond a superficially friendly contact. Indicative of the breech between him and the players is the fact that although the players have met with Watson, and Munro has met with Watson, the players have not met with Munro since last term...