OT: Juwan Howard throws "punch"; Suspended for remainder of season

[Frank Dux]

This is probably going to hurt Michigans recruiting. I wouldn't want my kids anywhere near a coach who acts like that.

There’s nothing more pathetic than a grown man overreacting to an unwritten rule.

[Castle Black]

Don’t think I’ve ever seen that from a Head Coach. Especially considering how much time he had to remove himself from the situation. I’d be surprised if he’s not fired.

[lakerz12]

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[Ballerhogger]

Howard should be suspended 5 -10 games . Inexcusable, the other coach 1-3 games.

[whatisacenter]

Don’t think I’ve ever seen that from a Head Coach. Especially considering how much time he had to remove himself from the situation. I’d be surprised if he’s not fired.

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[azcatz11]

Watched it live. Completely inexcusable from a Head Coach. He should be canned.

Same Juwan Howard who ended Derek Anderson’s season in the 2001 Playoffs with a dirty foul. Some people never change.

He’s 100% getting canned. He’s lucky he didn’t get into it with Tommy Lloyd. Tommy would have handled this dude easily

[Clemenza]

Howard was pissed but still tried to get out of there. The Wisconsin coach started it all by grabbing him cause he didn't want to shake hands. Of course that will be swept under the rug..smh

[CometGM]

Howard was pissed but still tried to get out of there. The Wisconsin coach started it all by grabbing him cause he didn't want to shake hands. Of course that will be swept under the rug..smh

I agree with this. Why did the Wisconsin coach grab him. If he doesn't want to shake hands then let go.

[Ayt]

Howard was pissed but still tried to get out of there. The Wisconsin coach started it all by grabbing him cause he didn't want to shake hands. Of course that will be swept under the rug..smh

Someone touched him? Better start swinging and potentially start a brawl.

[Lala870]

Next espn column: Should players and coaches wear mittens during the game? Violence has gone too far.

[HotelVitale]

Maybe I’ve been in Philly too long but I can’t see getting too worked up over this. He looks like an idiot and should get a timeout for embarrassing himself (and to give some consequences for physical escalation) but it just looks like a shouting match. See this type thing everyday, nothing that could’ve actually hurt anyone and it was over in seconds.

[RunOKC]

He already tried to fight another coach last year iirc

He should be done

[HotelVitale]

Howard is not head coach material.How can he possibly discipline or hold any of his own players accountable when he can't even behave like a civil adult himself?

Not trying to be provocative but lotta good leaders are people who aren’t saintly and struggle with control sometimes. Makes them more releatable to young guys who are also a little raw emotionally or just generally hot tempered, shows that they understand it’s hard to keep cool and that they’re all trying to do that for the team and for their own personal growth etc. (Then again I work with people in prison and freshly out so maybe got a skewed perspective on leadership.)

[Bruin]

As a fan of the Wolverines, I hope the school fires him and moves on from this quickly. The team has struggled this year and this gives the school the perfect excuse to get rid of him now

[Lockdown504090]

Not exactly a punch, but maybe a face tap which makes people very upset generally:

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Why be goofy and call it a punch tho? Why clickbait ppl for free

[Betta Bulleavit]

Howard was pissed but still tried to get out of there. The Wisconsin coach started it all by grabbing him cause he didn't want to shake hands. Of course that will be swept under the rug..smh

This. By no means do I support what Howard did nor do I even endorse the idea of him being pissed over something as innocuous as a freaking timeout. However, Howard was ready to go about his way and Gard stepped into his path. It doesn’t justify Howard’s actions after the fact. But the narrative here is that Howard “caused” this and I call BS. Gard and his staff share some responsibility as well.

[Clemenza]

Howard was pissed but still tried to get out of there. The Wisconsin coach started it all by grabbing him cause he didn't want to shake hands. Of course that will be swept under the rug..smh

Someone touched him? Better start swinging and potentially start a brawl.

Howard was wrong for the swing but that Wisconsin coach has to keep his hands to himself. He blocked his path and everything. He was ready and itching to start it up himself

[JXL]

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in slomo it looks like juwan just really likes the guy and wants to congratulate him on job well done.

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[ReginaldDwight]

The Kerfuffle at the Kohl Center

[slick_watts]

irrespective of who 'started' it, that was a poor decision and he should lose his job over it.