This whole thing is bizarre and confusing.
Lanaris: "To Bullsnation, i apologize for the performance of our D. As a senior, i accept full responsibility and vow for it to never happen again"
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/
--- This is confusing since Lanaris does not make the defensive play calls nor does he determine the defensive schemes ---
Holtz: "I think there's an awful lot we as coaches can do. I think there's an awful lot we as players can do," coach Skip Holtz said. "I think there's some ownership that needs to fall on the coaches, and some of the scheme things that we did. I think there's ownership that needs to fall on the players from an effort and execution standpoint as well, things that we've covered. I think this football team is very disappointed in themselves. I think they know they're better than that."
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/
-- This is confusing since Holtz uses "we as coaches" and "we as players" ultimately trying to neutralize the blame between coaches and players ---
Breaking down the pronouns... Lanaris tweeted "i accept full responsibility". I listened to Holtz's entire speech on gousfbulls.com and he never stated, "I as head coach take or accept responsibility" basically he just spread the blame across everyone coaches and players.
I figure if a player puts their neck out there then so should the head coach. But if one individual taking responsibility is not the style of the team then as the head coach Holtz should acknowledge what the player tweeted and state something to make it clear that it is not an "I" thing it is a we, us and out thing. To not only verbalize where the team stands but to also give something to the fans who support the team.
This was a missed opportunity by the coach. Being a head coach at this level is almost like being a politician you have to continuously manage the message and this one seems to be mixed.