Nebraska football rival coach gives seminar in how not to handle the press from

Huskers’ rivals learn how not to handle the media

’24 opponent’s coach’s press conference ends early

Spurrier’s rant, abrupt exit highlights importance of media relations

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The head coach of one of Nebraska football’s future opponents provided a real-life seminar Wednesday on how not to handle the media. Florida Atlantic head coach Willie Taggart abruptly ended his weekly press conference after just five minutes Wednesday, saying he was “done” with the media following a question about his team’s performance. He did not take questions from reporters on Zoom after his team’s loss to Middle Tennessee State on Saturday. Taggart’s outburst was the latest in a string of incidents involving college football coaches and the media. In recent weeks, LSU coach Brian Kelly and Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher have also had tense exchanges with reporters. The incidents highlight the importance of media relations for college football coaches. The media is an important part of the college football ecosystem, and coaches need to be able to work with the media in a positive and professional manner. There are a few things that coaches can do to improve their media relations. First, they need to be prepared for tough questions. The media is not always going to be friendly, and coaches need to be able to handle tough questions without getting defensive or angry. Second, coaches need to be honest and transparent with the media. The media is going to find out the truth eventually, so it’s better to be upfront with them from the beginning. Finally, coaches need to be respectful of the media. The media is not the enemy, and coaches need to treat reporters with respect. Taggart’s outburst is a reminder that media relations is an important part of college football coaching. Coaches need to be able to work with the media in a positive and professional manner. Copyright 2022 KOLN. All rights reserved.