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Coaches Handshake Can Lead to Trouble
Published: 10/17/2011 11:52 AM
Last Modified: 10/17/2011 1:53 PM


49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh (left) and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz (right) shout at each other as they leave the field following Sunday's game. The 49ers won 25-19. RICK OSENTOSKI/Associated Press

Post-game incidents after the Detroit-San Francisco NFL game and in a college game between Georgia and Vanderbilt has raised the issue of post-game coaches handshakes.

It is an issue that has been debated in the past.

Former Oklahoma State baseball coach Gary Ward refused to shake hands after games because he felt it could lead to confrontations.

He took a lot of criticism for his stand but never changed.

Texas coach Mack Brown thinks perhaps coaches should re-think the post-game handshake.

“I’ve been a proponent of not shaking hands,” said Texas coach Mack Brown. “Some guys don’t like each other. After the game, some guy may have run up the score or won in the last second.
“I’ve always tried to walk over and say good game, good luck and get out of there.”
You’re better off calling on Monday and saying good game.”
Brown added, “I’m not the kind of guy that’s going to fight on the field after a game.”

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said it is not always a comfortable moment for coaches.

“It can be awkward,” said Stoops. “At the end of the day, it is about being professional.
”I’ve been on both sides of it. Be a good sport. Do it the right way.”

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy has no problems with a handshake.
“I’ve never had an issue with that,” said Gundy. “I just don’t know if it is necessary after a game."



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