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If Fischer is so concerned about making sure he is perceived to be a stand up guy (i.e., doesn't run up the score), then he should also consider that stand up guys don't throw their organization (the NFL) and a major business partner (espn) under the bus the moment he is asked a mildly uncomfortable question.
In my opinion this had nothing to do with blowing the whistle, and appears to have everything to do with saving face.I don't agree at all. I'm a big supporter of whistle blowers in any industry. If you think it's wrong, report it. To not do so is wrong, not the other way around.
Any coach caught taking an unnecessary timeout because freaking ESPN asked them to should be taken out into the street, beaten publicly, then handed his pink slip.
Can you them asking The Hoodie this? igsfly:
Next thing you'll know, they'll be asking for players to stop and pose for glamour shots on breakaway touchdowns.
In my opinion this had nothing to do with blowing the whistle, and appears to have everything to do with saving face.
If something is incorrect, you discuss it with your boss, or his boss. Have a problem with a co-worker, then discuss it with your supervisor rather than letting the entire company know about it. Going public should be a last option; Fischer chose to make it his first option.
To me this is like a player having a disagreement with his position coach or coordinator, and rather than choosing to talk about it with that coach, or the head coach, he decides to instead talk about with the media in a post-game press conference.
Perhaps we agree to disagree, but I don't think that's the best way to handle things. Being on the competition committee Fischer certainly not only knows who he can discuss this with, but in addition those people are going to take the time to speak with him about it.