Here's a special look at how some academics interact with one another, including a Fort Hays State debate professor, who was fired last week for the antics recorded and published on this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXwy2VuA2V4
Unfortunately, the events leading up to this confrontation are not included, so there's not much context for the behavior, but I think you'll agree that it gets so out of hand that the context doesn't really matter.
Enjoy!
Getting physical
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A question about this incident was asked during a quiz on NPR's Wait Wait- Don't tell Me. Apparently, the story is known nationally. The debate program at Fort Hays State has been suspended. The argument was a disasterous waste of time and talent.
What a sad ending to a wonderful program. The coach was certainly off his trolley!! Too bad for the students and the university.
Ellen
I heard that segment on "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" too!! Too funny. :) And a little sad.
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