TO THE EDITOR:
No one wanted to win the Duke-UNC game more than this girl.
Sadly, the outcome was heartbreaking; however, it was not Allen’s traveling that made my blood boil — it was the reaction of the fans.
“ROY SHOULD BE FIRED!” “NOBODY BUT JOHNSON DID THEIR JOB!” and other angry outbursts were “liked” all over social media.
I think we all need to remember that we are watching young men — some who are still teenagers — on that court. They practice for hours on end while going to class. On top of that, they deal with the media constantly watching them and people dissecting their every move on and off the court. Even good ol’ Roy is human. You may not agree with his stance on timeouts, but he has countless victories that, in my opinion, outweigh a few disappointing games.
As fans, we have to remember that they are under pressure. This should not be an excuse for a poor performance, but it should be a reason for the fans to show empathy and to cheer harder the next time around.
Carly Wooten
Senior
Studio art and psychology
