Tom's "apology" was what Richard Nixon used to call the "modified limited hang-out route", i.e. you partially admit culpability, then go on the attack . The comments of alumni were a reflection of our embarrassment at the article itself. We are entitled to those feelings given the tenor of the article. I hoped it would all be a learning experience, but his attack on his own school's alumni was knee-jerk emotion. If you make derogatory statements even in jest, you have to be able to accept a few barbs in return. Otherwise, you appear crass and classless. -- Fordham Rams Basketball Message Board

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Date Posted: Thu March 17, 2005 13:28:19
Author: Upstate Ram
Subject: Tom's "apology" was what Richard Nixon used to call the "modified limited hang-out route", i.e. you partially admit culpability, then go on the attack . The comments of alumni were a reflection of our embarrassment at the article itself. We are entitled to those feelings given the tenor of the article. I hoped it would all be a learning experience, but his attack on his own school's alumni was knee-jerk emotion. If you make derogatory statements even in jest, you have to be able to accept a few barbs in return. Otherwise, you appear crass and classless.
In reply to: Belmont Juice 's message, "Check it out -- it's great that our boy Tommy apologizes to the Bona fans (as he should), but he also takes the opportuntiy to characterize Fordham alumni as "classless and cruel." I am totally not into student bashing, but you really, truly, can't make this stuff up. Forget watching "Survivor" tonight -- this reality website fodder is much better entertainment !" on Wed March 16, 2005 21:42:21

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