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Let’s All Take Great Joy in Russian Coach Zinetula Bilyaletdinov’s Post-Game Misery
By Kyle Scott
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Not a good day for Russia. Its hockey team lost. Yulia Lipnitskaya fell. And Zinetula Bilyaletdinov might get eaten.
Speaking to reporters before presumably being whisked off to face a firing squad, Bilyaletdinov had some sad things to say. Transcriptions via the Wall Street Journal [edited from full-length version]:
Q: Is this a catastrophe?
A: This has certainly been an unsuccessful appearance.
Q: [Inaudible]
A: Let’s not play with words. I told you, we were unsuccessful. Call it what you will.
Q: What future, if any, do you see for your own work and for your coaching staff? Because, you know, your predecessor was eaten alive after the Olympics—
A: Well then, eat me alive right now—
Q: No, I mean—
A: Eat me, and I won’t be here anymore.
Q: But we have the world championship coming up!
A: Well then, there will be a different coach because I won’t exist any more, since you will have eaten me.
Q: But you’re staying, aren’t you?
A: Yes, I will remain living.
Maybe.
via Deadspin
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.