* Background is here and here if you need it. Isabel has confirmed this with the school’s athletic director…
Update: @amyjacobson has resigned from her position as volleyball coach at Amundsen High School according to Daniel Jeske, Athletic Director at the school. pic.twitter.com/M7aDgDhQv0
really want to know how she got to coach at Amundsen. is there an application process? did someone bring her in? wonder if there is more there of interest.
- Center Drift - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:38 pm:
She walked into this mess on her own so this is the right outcome. But I find it interesting that in a world where Restorative Justice is promoted she is not afforded a second chance.
Restorative justice requires the offender to admit fault, and the offender and the victim (and their supporters) to work together to figure out the best way to redress the wrong. I wouldn’t be opposed to it happening here, but I don’t think Jacobson would participate in something like that.
- George Ryan Reynolds - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:49 pm:
Now, it might have been lack of sleep last week, but I was tearing up just reading the recaps of that incredible father-son bonding event. These two deserve all the karma coming at them.
So Big Words & Two Piece get knocked down a peg for mockin’ Walz son. Doesn’t excuse their mopiness and is unlikely to set them on a course to do something worthwhile. Guessin’ complaints from Capt. Fax Army of Readers got this done. Job Well Done.
As I said yesterday - I just don’t understand their justification that they didn’t know he was on the spectrum. As if making fun of a teenager is acceptable.
If my kid was caught bullying another teenager that way I would take away his phone for a month. The same should be done for Proft and Jacobson by taking away their microphones.
“But I find it interesting that in a world where Restorative Justice is promoted she is not afforded a second chance.”
Going to expand a bit on what Strannik
If she had said something to the effect of my comments were inappropriate in any context when talking about a child, no less a child that is neurodivergent, as a parent and a coach I should know better. I have a responsibility as a parent and a coach to set the right example and in this situation I have failed. I have reached out to X,y and Z to better understand the challenges that families of neurodivergent children and adults face.
I hope to learn and grow from this and ask forgiveness.
But she didn’t do that. She doubled down with some insults on Governor Walz.
See that isn’t hard, I have a degree in Computer Science and even I know how to write a half decent appology.
==Did they know he was neurodivergent before this?==
I think that is irrelevant. Adults making fun of kids, regardless of whether or not they are neurodivergent is just a bad look. Seriously, I cannot fathom why any adult thinks it’s appropriate to use their platform to attack someone’s kid.
The follow-on punishments come because they were insincere about the initial apologies, and they tried to excuse themselves by making it about the politics. Moreover, they acted begrudgingly about being called out and being wrong. They don’t believe they are wrong about anything- it’s their shtick. To be superior and judge others. People see through that.
- Give Us Barabbas - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 1:28 pm:
That was me just now. I make mistakes sometimes. See, it’s not really hard.
==Did they know he was neurodivergent before this?==
Doesn’t she consider herself a reporter? She should have done her due diligence. Either way she shouldn’t be mocking a child, especially as a coach.
- Andjusticeforall - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 1:39 pm:
==Did they know he was neurodivergent before this?==
This is the legacy of Donald J Trump. He has taught the feeble and weak minded that the best way to prove your point is to insult and denigrate whoever you need to in order to fire up your base. The child’s status is irrelevant. Grow up and talk to, and about other people as though your mother was listening to your conversation. Would she be proud of your words and your actions? Have some dignity. Show some class. If you truly want to “Make America Great Again,” start there.
==But I find it interesting that in a world where Restorative Justice is promoted she is not afforded a second chance.==
LOL. Apparently you are clueless on the restorative justice concept, so much so that your statement does not merit a response, although others certainly have given it a noble effort.
Glad there were consequences. Hope it doesn’t hurt the kids.
- Dance Band on the Titanic - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 2:10 pm:
While I agree she had to go, I am concerned for those volleyball students if another coach is not available to step up.
- Give Us Barabbas - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 2:18 pm:
Dan and Amy are learning that this is the year of FA/FO. It’s difficult to grasp for people who didn’t have to face consequences in their lives until now.
- Three Dimensional Checkers - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 2:40 pm:
Who would’ve ever thought that a high school sports coach would be such a creep?
Again people make a mistake and people become vicious simply because they don’t agree with their point of view. Angry political society we live in these days
Nobody should be vicious in response to actions for which they disagree. But if you think making fun of a disabled person is a point of view than that is a YOU problem.
Spewing nonsense on the Proft/Jacobson broadcast reveals their lack of talent and immaturity. The constant diet of whine and cheese, pontificating, and insults indicates that they have reached bottom. Proft/Jacobson continue to soil the sheets with irrelevant commentary.
- Robert Telles - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 3:21 pm:
All this commentary is over the top. Beyond various charitable endeavors, Proft named his political consulting firm Starfish Consulting in an obvious reference to shine a light on those suffering from lower GI halitosis. His concern for those suffering from debilitating ailments is well established .
I actually don’t believe them when they say they didn’t know he was neurodivergent. That has been a well publicized issue, especially in political circles. But also, I agree it’s irrelevant and their “apologies” were subpar.
=Again people make a mistake and people become vicious simply because they don’t agree with their point of view.=
What exactly is the point of view being expressed here? And anyone who has followed Proft and Jacobson knows that this was no mistake. Mocking others is what they do.
- Neef Jr. - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:29 pm:
good
- OneMan - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:29 pm:
Your actions have consequences is supposed to be strong conservative concept. We will see how much she complains about this.
- @misterjayem - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:33 pm:
Being an old farm boy myself, chickens coming home to roost never did make me sad — they always made me glad.
– MrJM
- Amalia - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:34 pm:
really want to know how she got to coach at Amundsen. is there an application process? did someone bring her in? wonder if there is more there of interest.
- Dirty Red - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:34 pm:
Signature Bank, check your messages…
- Center Drift - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:38 pm:
She walked into this mess on her own so this is the right outcome. But I find it interesting that in a world where Restorative Justice is promoted she is not afforded a second chance.
- Alton Sinkhole - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:38 pm:
Did they know he was neurodivergent before this?
- Loyal Virus - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:43 pm:
-Center Drift- Amy has had eleventybillion opportunities to do the right thing. She has not once shown remorse for any of her actions.
- @misterjayem - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:43 pm:
“I find it interesting that in a world where Restorative Justice is promoted she is not afforded a second chance.”
Because this is definitely the first time that Amy Jacobson has publicly demonstrated her terrible judgment.
– MrJM
- Cool Papa Bell - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:43 pm:
=Did they know he was neurodivergent before this?=
An excuse she used was that she didn’t know he was neurodivergent before making fun of him.
So I guess it’s fine to mock a child if he isn’t on the spectrum?
- Strannik - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:45 pm:
@Center Drift
Restorative justice requires the offender to admit fault, and the offender and the victim (and their supporters) to work together to figure out the best way to redress the wrong. I wouldn’t be opposed to it happening here, but I don’t think Jacobson would participate in something like that.
- George Ryan Reynolds - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:49 pm:
Now, it might have been lack of sleep last week, but I was tearing up just reading the recaps of that incredible father-son bonding event. These two deserve all the karma coming at them.
- TJ - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:51 pm:
Good riddance. I’d say that I hope she learns something from this, but I bet you anything she think’s she’s a victim and is contemplating writing a sob story about how the intentionally all caps WOKE (™ ® ©) mob was out to get her.
- Annonin' - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:56 pm:
So Big Words & Two Piece get knocked down a peg for mockin’ Walz son. Doesn’t excuse their mopiness and is unlikely to set them on a course to do something worthwhile. Guessin’ complaints from Capt. Fax Army of Readers got this done. Job Well Done.
- Just Me 2 - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 12:59 pm:
As I said yesterday - I just don’t understand their justification that they didn’t know he was on the spectrum. As if making fun of a teenager is acceptable.
If my kid was caught bullying another teenager that way I would take away his phone for a month. The same should be done for Proft and Jacobson by taking away their microphones.
- OneMan - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 1:10 pm:
“But I find it interesting that in a world where Restorative Justice is promoted she is not afforded a second chance.”
Going to expand a bit on what Strannik
If she had said something to the effect of my comments were inappropriate in any context when talking about a child, no less a child that is neurodivergent, as a parent and a coach I should know better. I have a responsibility as a parent and a coach to set the right example and in this situation I have failed. I have reached out to X,y and Z to better understand the challenges that families of neurodivergent children and adults face.
I hope to learn and grow from this and ask forgiveness.
But she didn’t do that. She doubled down with some insults on Governor Walz.
See that isn’t hard, I have a degree in Computer Science and even I know how to write a half decent appology.
- Rudy’s teeth - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 1:16 pm:
One would question Amy Jacobson’s judgment sitting next to and participating on a program with Dan Proft day after day. Quality journalism it is not.
- wndycty - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 1:18 pm:
==Did they know he was neurodivergent before this?==
I think that is irrelevant. Adults making fun of kids, regardless of whether or not they are neurodivergent is just a bad look. Seriously, I cannot fathom why any adult thinks it’s appropriate to use their platform to attack someone’s kid.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 1:28 pm:
The follow-on punishments come because they were insincere about the initial apologies, and they tried to excuse themselves by making it about the politics. Moreover, they acted begrudgingly about being called out and being wrong. They don’t believe they are wrong about anything- it’s their shtick. To be superior and judge others. People see through that.
- Give Us Barabbas - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 1:28 pm:
That was me just now. I make mistakes sometimes. See, it’s not really hard.
- Diver Down - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 1:39 pm:
==Did they know he was neurodivergent before this?==
Doesn’t she consider herself a reporter? She should have done her due diligence. Either way she shouldn’t be mocking a child, especially as a coach.
- Andjusticeforall - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 1:39 pm:
==Did they know he was neurodivergent before this?==
This is the legacy of Donald J Trump. He has taught the feeble and weak minded that the best way to prove your point is to insult and denigrate whoever you need to in order to fire up your base. The child’s status is irrelevant. Grow up and talk to, and about other people as though your mother was listening to your conversation. Would she be proud of your words and your actions? Have some dignity. Show some class. If you truly want to “Make America Great Again,” start there.
- low level - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 2:00 pm:
==But I find it interesting that in a world where Restorative Justice is promoted she is not afforded a second chance.==
LOL. Apparently you are clueless on the restorative justice concept, so much so that your statement does not merit a response, although others certainly have given it a noble effort.
- New Day - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 2:02 pm:
Glad there were consequences. Hope it doesn’t hurt the kids.
- Dance Band on the Titanic - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 2:10 pm:
While I agree she had to go, I am concerned for those volleyball students if another coach is not available to step up.
- Give Us Barabbas - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 2:18 pm:
Dan and Amy are learning that this is the year of FA/FO. It’s difficult to grasp for people who didn’t have to face consequences in their lives until now.
- Three Dimensional Checkers - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 2:40 pm:
Who would’ve ever thought that a high school sports coach would be such a creep?
- hey joe - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 2:48 pm:
Again people make a mistake and people become vicious simply because they don’t agree with their point of view. Angry political society we live in these days
- DougChicago - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 2:54 pm:
Now when will that radio station do the right thing and get this pair of congealed human trash off their airwaves?
- Norseman - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 2:58 pm:
Nobody should be vicious in response to actions for which they disagree. But if you think making fun of a disabled person is a point of view than that is a YOU problem.
- JoanP - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 3:01 pm:
= Did they know he was neurodivergent before this? =
Makes no difference. They shouldn’t be mocking children, period.
= people become vicious simply because they don’t agree with their point of view. =
Making fun of a child is not a “point of view”.
- Rudy’s teeth - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 3:02 pm:
Spewing nonsense on the Proft/Jacobson broadcast reveals their lack of talent and immaturity. The constant diet of whine and cheese, pontificating, and insults indicates that they have reached bottom. Proft/Jacobson continue to soil the sheets with irrelevant commentary.
- Robert Telles - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 3:21 pm:
All this commentary is over the top. Beyond various charitable endeavors, Proft named his political consulting firm Starfish Consulting in an obvious reference to shine a light on those suffering from lower GI halitosis. His concern for those suffering from debilitating ailments is well established .
- Anan - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 3:25 pm:
I actually don’t believe them when they say they didn’t know he was neurodivergent. That has been a well publicized issue, especially in political circles. But also, I agree it’s irrelevant and their “apologies” were subpar.
- Pundent - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 3:33 pm:
=Again people make a mistake and people become vicious simply because they don’t agree with their point of view.=
What exactly is the point of view being expressed here? And anyone who has followed Proft and Jacobson knows that this was no mistake. Mocking others is what they do.
- Bob - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 3:45 pm:
It’s astounding to me the number of Republicans who think mocking a special-needs child is “just an opinion.”
- Henry Francis - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 4:00 pm:
I had no idea Amy was such a big supporter of Chicago Public Schools.
- Lincoln Lad - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 4:05 pm:
If you’re ok with all that DJT says, why would mocking a child be a big surprise? When they tell you who they are, believe them.
- TJ - Wednesday, Aug 28, 24 @ 4:09 pm:
Look, there are a handful of simple rules for basic decency that were broken here.
1) If you’re a human being, don’t mock people with developmental issues.
2) If you’re an adult, don’t mock minors.
3) If you have a platform, don’t mock people that don’t have a corresponding platform to shoot back at you.
She was a certified joke as a basic human being, as an adult, and as a radio host.