‘Mooning” Kansas University Prof Out On His Ass - With Video
Had he mooned the President or the military he’d still have his job … me thinks.
Kansas University Fires Debate Coach Who Mooned Rival
WICHITA, Kan. — Fort Hays State University has fired its debate coach for losing his temper at a tournament, engaging in a videotaped shouting match that included pulling down his shorts to expose his underwear.
University President Edward H. Hammond also announced Friday that the school was immediately suspending its debate program until problems are addressed at the national level. He said it was important to take a stand against the declining standards of college debate.
The argument between Fort Hays State debate coach William Shanahan and another coach following a tournament match at Cross Examination Debate Association event at Wichita State University in March received nationwide attention after it was posted on YouTube on Aug. 2.
Shanahan told The Associated Press in a telephone interview on Friday that while his reasoning might seem convoluted, he argued with the other coach because he respected her and her opinions.
“Obviously it got out of control, but to be honest I thought I was in a safe house,” Shanahan said. “I thought I was part of a community that handled its problems internally and that recognized the dangers of exposing ourselves — no pun intended — to the rest of the country.”
Hammond said no one from the tournament staff notified university officials about the incident until it was posted on YouTube. Shanahan, an assistant professor of communication studies, taught at the university for 10 years but did not have tenure. He led the university’s debate team to a national championship in 2002.
“Everyone has the right to freedom of speech, but these actions are not acceptable for someone who is representing our university,” Hammond said in a written statement.
(AP)
Be respectful of others and their opinions. Inflammatory remarks and inane leftist drivel will be deleted. It ain’t about free speech, remember you’re in a private domain. My website, my prerogative.
If you can't handle using your real email address, don't bother posting a comment.
I would like to point out that Fort Hays State is not the Kansas University Jayhawks who are the debate as well as basketball national champions.
August 23rd, 2008 at 12:39 pmMooning the Class is just over the top
August 23rd, 2008 at 12:55 pmDang…I was so hoping it was Kansas University….
too bad it’s Fort Hays State University.
August 23rd, 2008 at 1:12 pmI don;t know about mooning but at parties I can’t keep my dick outta the peanuts.
August 23rd, 2008 at 1:50 pmdon;t=don’t
August 23rd, 2008 at 1:51 pmbman:ROCK CHALK
sierrahome: I hear ya
August 23rd, 2008 at 1:55 pmsierrahome
mine always ends up in the guacamole
August 23rd, 2008 at 2:13 pmAnother liberal who thought what he was doing is ok. But if someone else does it, its not ok.
August 23rd, 2008 at 2:50 pm“Obviously it got out of control, but to be honest I thought I was in a safe house,” Shanahan said. “I thought I was part of a community that handled its problems internally and that recognized the dangers of exposing ourselves — no pun intended — to the rest of the country.”
His weird self-justification reminds me of Father Flanagan. A close friend of Reverend Wright, he mocked Hillary Clinton unmercifully in a church setting, and with racist overtones. After the hue and outcry, he said he thought he was on safe ground because he was in a church where he was well-known.
Convoluted reasoning, at best.
By the way, I’m a woman so some of the above comments went right over my head. Since coming to this blog, I’ve received quite the education regarding how guys REALLY talk. This doesn’t offend me, although I appreciate the staff member who wrote “c*nt” yesterday rather than spelling it out all the way.
August 23rd, 2008 at 3:09 pmMy advice .. stay away from the SALSA…. although french onion is cool and refreshing
August 23rd, 2008 at 4:46 pmNot all men; just the dipsticks.
August 23rd, 2008 at 8:47 pmI was hoping that fuckin Hippie would get his ass canned.
……………………………
That means pre-YouTube, we’d never hear about this this.
I love the fuckin Internet.
P.S. - Billie, glad your not offended and I’ll keep that C-word modifier in mind, Thanks.
August 23rd, 2008 at 9:16 pm