NASHVILLE – Larry Cox doesn’t classify himself as a huge Tennessee Titans fan. Both the good china and family pet remain safe and sound even after the most bitter of defeats.
But the assistant football coach at Division 1A state runner-up Jo Byrns High School is not happy with the general attitude and behavior of the Titans these days.
“Too much hotdogging, too much goofing off,” Cox said Thursday night inside LP Field after watching the Titans fall behind the Indianapolis Colts by a 21-7 halftime score on their way to a 30-28 defeat. “We’re used to seeing a lot of class and sportsmanship from this organization. I think we’ve seen less of that this year, and I am disappointed in that.”
Standing with Cox was his 7 1/2-year-old son Bryce, who clutched a Titans tote bag and spoke of wideout Kenny Britt being his favorite player.
“I hope they win,” Cox said, nodding toward his son. “But I think it’s just as important for them to be role models. I’d like to see more of that.”