Louisville 112 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Absolute badass in my book...... Reporter: Mike, you looked pretty animated on the disallowed goal. I had a sense you didn't agree with the call. Are they coming down a little too hard on him now? Mike Babcock: You're setting me up here. You throw me a softball you want me to respond. You watched the game. Was he in the crease? Reporter: I thought maybe his stick might be in between the goali.... Mike Babcock: That's the rule, you can't put your stick in the crease now, is it? Really? Did they change that when I wasn't watching? Reporter: I thought it was between his leg. I could be wrong. Mike Babcock: Did he touch his pads in any way or interfere with him in any way? Reporter: Regardless, are you concerned they're coming down too hard on Holmstrom now? Mike Babcock: They gotta decide. I just coach the game. I don't get to referee it. Reporter: Mike, to follow up on that. Did they give you an explanation that he hooked him or did anything in particular? Didn't need an explanation? Mike Babcock: No, we got I don't know. Let's go to the next topic. No time for bulls*** Mr. Babcock, and I like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan75 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Absolute badass in my book...... Reporter: Mike, you looked pretty animated on the disallowed goal. I had a sense you didn't agree with the call. Are they coming down a little too hard on him now? Mike Babcock: You're setting me up here. You throw me a softball you want me to respond. You watched the game. Was he in the crease? Reporter: I thought maybe his stick might be in between the goali.... Mike Babcock: That's the rule, you can't put your stick in the crease now, is it? Really? Did they change that when I wasn't watching? Reporter: I thought it was between his leg. I could be wrong. Mike Babcock: Did he touch his pads in any way or interfere with him in any way? Reporter: Regardless, are you concerned they're coming down too hard on Holmstrom now? Mike Babcock: They gotta decide. I just coach the game. I don't get to referee it. Reporter: Mike, to follow up on that. Did they give you an explanation that he hooked him or did anything in particular? Didn't need an explanation? Mike Babcock: No, we got I don't know. Let's go to the next topic. No time for bulls*** Mr. Babcock, and I like it! I saw that this morning and was proud. I thought the reporter was a little dense to continue on with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinbin 3 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 He's got my vote for the Adams Trophy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) My wife and I were laughing so hard at that interview. I've rewatched it like 5 times already and Babs was in fact, BADASS! Edited May 25, 2008 by Never Forget Mac #25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 What else could he say? If he really said what he felt, I would not be surprised if that was that the call was bogus and a fine results from Babcock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 What else could he say? If he really said what he felt, I would not be surprised if that was that the call was bogus and a fine results from Babcock. Right on. I always get embarrassed for the players/coaches when the media asks questions. They were bound to ask him about it, but some reporters are just weird.... "Uh Mikael, what will you be telling people about this game 20 years from now?" Seriously? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Yeah, I saw this too Babs said it perfectly. That reporter is an *******. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I absolutely loved his response... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
va Winger 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Hey, your a reporter, you gotta ask that question..I certainly enjoyed Babs reply. I thought for a minute there that babs was gonna go aftre the guy. He did push the issue too much. ..........as a loyal and devout fan of the game , I am a little miffed by the whole thing too....It's getting to the point of being ludacris.............solution Replay it....but thats another thread......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copenhagen848 58 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Right on. I always get embarrassed for the players/coaches when the media asks questions. They were bound to ask him about it, but some reporters are just weird.... "Uh Mikael, what will you be telling people about this game 20 years from now?" Seriously? I saw that too....who the hell asks a question like that? What does that have to do with anything???? Idiots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Hey, your a reporter, you gotta ask that question..I certainly enjoyed Babs reply. I thought for a minute there that babs was gonna go aftre the guy. He did push the issue too much. ..........as a loyal and devout fan of the game , I am a little miffed by the whole thing too....It's getting to the point of being ludacris.............solution Replay it....but thats another thread......... No. What is getting L-U-D-I-C-R-O-U-S is the fact that people think "ludacris' is how you actually spell that word! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
servo 15 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 That was one of the most beautiful replies in all of sports history! Babcock did more to make a mockery of the officiating than he ever could have if he acted angry and insulting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Babcock is insane. Love 'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Babcock is the greatest... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 No. What is getting L-U-D-I-C-R-O-U-S is the fact that people think "ludacris' is how you actually spell that word! C'mon Eva. You're way above this. Correcting spelling? I'll just assume you went to bed too late and woke up too early. Shake out the sillies........c'mon....shake 'em out. On another note: I'd like to kick back and just watch a game with Babs. At home. Wouldn't that be cool? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Right on. I always get embarrassed for the players/coaches when the media asks questions. They were bound to ask him about it, but some reporters are just weird.... "Uh Mikael, what will you be telling people about this game 20 years from now?" Seriously? That sounds like one of the questions they give you as a topic for writing a short essay in late elementary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I liked bab's reply, but it would have been nice to know what that dick o'halloran said about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingsgirl 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I laughed so hard during the interview. I am so glad I have it on disk! Pens coach looked more than rattled as well - love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savaking72 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Babcock was TICKED! That was awesome the way Babcock handled that reporter. The Pens coach did look rattled...sounded like he didn't have any answers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Absolute badass in my book...... Reporter: Mike, you looked pretty animated on the disallowed goal. I had a sense you didn't agree with the call. Are they coming down a little too hard on him now? Did you really? Man, the crazy things these reporters come up with. I'm actually just a smidge insulted by that. As if it took Mr. Seasoned Experienced Serious Journalist with his practiced and trained eye to "get a sense" that Babcock disagreed with the call. Helen Keller could have figured that out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KronwallCRUNCH 5 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 I wish that Babcock would just come out and torch the officials. Take the fine, and move on. How many goals are going to be disallowed before somebody flips out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossa 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 the reporter was mike brophy im pretty sure, not some no body in the business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
