The definition of loyal to a fault is "Taking loyalty to an extreme: generally causing more net harm then good." One of the traits I admire in others is loyalty. Being able to be loyal to someone, or something is a good character trait to have. Loyalty also can not and should not be a blind following of that which you have chosen to be loyal to. That is where LOYAL TO A FAULT comes into play. As adults we have to make our own decisions. There is no excuse to continue doing something that we know is wrong just because we feel we need to be loyal.
Jim Tressel the former head football coach at Ohio State University recently lost his job because he was loyal to a fault. Jim was privileged to some information that his star quarterback and four others on the team were involved in activity that was in violation of NCAA rules. As the head coach it is his duty to report this information to the proper authorities and let the situation play out how it may. Jim Tressel instead choose not to tell anyone about this information because in his words he was trying to "protect his players" from being suspended from school. Now, his explanation sounds like a plausible one. He didn't do what he knew was right because he didn't want the people involved to be punished. What Jim didn't understand is, his loyalty to them would end up causing more harm than good and not only are the players all suspended but he is out of a job, and most importantly his integrity has been called into question.
The thing to remember when being loyal to someone is to have theirs and your best interest at heart. Do not look to just be loyal but really make an effort to help the person you are being loyal to. Help that person be a better person, by letting them know when they are wrong on something and help them to correct their ways. Covering up for someone when you know it is wrong is doing a disservice to that person and to yourself.
I like the fact the majority if the players really like this coach. The only problem i have with this coach is this. Covering up and then making comments that these kids should have know better is a joke to me. When they got caught then made them commit to sitting out the 5 games is absurd.
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I totally agree! I really think that was his biggest mistake. He shouldn't have made the kids sign that letter saying they would stay at Ohio State in order to play in the Sugar bowl. He acted like he did nothing and knew nothing when he knew all along.
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