I am not against constuctive criticism; it has saved me and put me on course many times. I would note that those critics had a true vested interest in me. I'm grateful for people not afraid to speak the truth.

Regarding the various ranges of criticism I've seen here, a few thoughts:

Everyone on here knows the players and coaches names, what they do, their flaws and weaknesses, etc. Do they deserve at least a level playing field with their critics? Would the critics be so bold and confident if we all knew their names, occupations and their current circumstances; if their real name stood next to the comments? Then there would be accountability.

That begs a sincere question (not a criticism) - if you are not a member of the cougarclub (that can be $60/yr) or a donor of some sorts, specifically to athletics, do you really have skin in the game? Any fan is emotionally invested yes, but do they have a justified platform to offer criticism that's worth more than two cents?

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” Theodore Roosevelt