In Reply to: Commentary I Mick's post game posted by KirklandBruin on March 25, 2025 at 13:41:32
They're very glib and personable and they are trying to get likes and hits. I get that. But in terms of understanding what's going on, I have to give them an "F."
First let me say that Cronin's personality isn't my cup of tea. But, having said that Cronin IMO is not complaining to be just complaining or being petty. He's doing it purposefully. Every coach is looking all the time for any edge he can get. That's competing. He complains about flights because he's looking to get more comfortable flights in the future so his players are more relaxed and more ready to compete when they get to the game. He isn't throwing the players under any bus, he's trying to get as much out of them as possible maybe even exceeding what the players themselves believe is possible for themselves.
Cronin, IMO, could do all of this in a more pleasant way perhaps and maybe the peanut galleries would be happier, but that's just who he is for better or worse. Try and understand that he's just doing his job. He's tying to win and doing everything in hos power to that end. And to compare footage of Cronin speaking to the media after a loss to Barnes speaking to his players in their locker room after a victory is unfair and clueless. Of course it's going to be different. The two situations are totally different in all ways. If I were a player I might have to take into consideration whether I would play for Cronin because of his personality. But, if I were looking for a coach who can get the most out of me, even beyond what I think I'm capable of, and develop and improve my game then Cronin would have to be on my list.