What else Juwan Howard needs to learn

Yes, Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard needs to take some anger-management classes while he sits out his five-game suspension for striking an opposing coach during a melee that broke out in a post-game handshake line Sunday.

His inability to back down from a confrontation that he provoked was inexcusable and portentous, and if he doesn't exhibit exemplary behavior and restraint for the rest of his coaching career he should be gone, full stop. He's fortunate to be getting another chance, and as a Michigan fan since I was 4 years old and my dad would walk me to Michigan Stadium during the second halves of football games when it used to be possible to enter free and sit in the half-empty stands, I strongly hope he takes advantage of it.

But he also needs to absorb a few lessons in sportsmanship and the importance of unwritten rules.

• For his thoughts on the Juwan Howard incident, check the full article on Eric's newsletter The Picayune Sentinel at https://ericzorn.substack.com.