I was pretty tanked and lit up Kellis after the game via email. His response:
If you find my question of Jacob Pullen insensitive that is your opinion and you are entitled to it.
I think it was valid and needed to be asked. Below is exactly what I asked.
"Jacob, you, I mean, obviously, do some good things, set the school scoring record and matched your career high in points but you still can't get the win. How do you sum up the emotions that come after that?"
I pointed out the things he did well, and asked what his emotions were. I don't see anything wrong with that. Emotions are a big part of the game, and something people want to know about.
Maybe he was proud of his individual achievements and could take some pride in them even with the loss. Maybe all he cared about was the win and the individual achievements meant nothing. I didn't know, so I asked.
While it is unfortunate he fought off tears while answering and Frank Martin didn't like the question, I think it was fair. Jacob has never cried during a press conference since I've known him, but he was crying before, after and during the press conference last night. Wisconsin had more of an impact on that than me.
Still, I was disappointed to see Jacob take the loss so hard and explained myself to both him and Frank Martin afterward one-on-one to make sure there were no hard feelings. We left on good terms.
Thank you for the e-mail,
- Kellis Robinett
