]I just cant STAND a manager who plays the media before the team, Bill Parcells did this all the time, to great effect, with two different New York teams, if I'm understanding what you mean by "plays the media". I'm interpereting that as, being critical of a player in front of the media. Different sports, I realize, but I don't think there's anything wrong with it, if done correctly. _____________________________ This post had the designation 161) Johnny Lewis