Arrr, Ed Cooley o' Georgetown be tellin' them scurvy reporters to stop actin' like landlubbers and ask some proper questions!
2023-11-16
Arrr, mateys! The scallywag Georgetown basketball skipper, Ed Cooley, be thinkin' he's a wise sea dog! After our ship suffered a 71-60 loss, he felt the need to share his blabber about question-askin'. Argh, what a salty talker!
Georgetown men's basketball coach Ed Cooley had some humorous and unsolicited advice for "young writers" during a press conference following the team's loss to Rutgers. Cooley and a few of the Hoyas players sat down for the postgame presser and appeared annoyed by the questions from reporters. Cooley urged the writers to have the courage to ask tough questions, stating that it is the only way they will improve. He encouraged them to not just sit there like a "lump on a log" and to grow up and learn how to ask meaningful questions. Cooley emphasized that they owe it to themselves to take advantage of the opportunity to learn and grow as journalists. He abruptly ended his speech, saying, "I'm out." It is unclear what Cooley was looking for from the reporters, especially with the team's 1-2 record for the season.Cooley is in his first season as head coach at Georgetown, taking over from Patrick Ewing. The team has struggled in recent years, not winning more than 10 games since the 2020-21 season. They are hoping to make a comeback and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament this season after missing out for two consecutive years. Cooley's advice to the writers may have been an attempt to inspire them and remind them of the importance of their role in the sports world. With a touch of humor, Cooley's remarks aimed to motivate the young writers to step up and ask meaningful questions. While some may find his approach amusing, others might see it as a reminder of the challenges and responsibilities that come with the job of a sports journalist.