ANN ARBOR–Defenseman Ron Coleman’s attitude reportedly went from cocky to “downright arrogant” in Aventinus’s 4-1 win over North Coast Wednesday night, drawing concern from opposing players, teammates, refs, and even fans across the country.
“I mentioned that a defenseman needs to have a certain amount of confidence while on the ice,” said defensive partner Mark Woods, “But, Ron just took it to a whole other level.”
“That’s one cocky mofo,” added Woods.
Coleman’s “confidence” was evident from the very start of the game after netting an assist from Jeff Meden’s goal within the first five minutes of the game. From there, Coleman began taunting the opposition– poking the puck lightly away from charging forwards, spotting them a few extra strides before giving chase, and even purposefully whiffing on several passes.
Coleman circa 1977 while traveling from Texas to Georgia
Falsely modest claims dripping with sarcasm were overheard following some of the plays. “I did not have swagger on that play,” smirked Coleman, rolling his eyes.
His tone later turned reportedly “bellicose,” according to sources close to the team. Demands for players to pass it exclusively to him or to bow before his presence are are as yet unconfirmed.
Whether charmed or intimidated, the referees tried to mollify Coleman by giving him an assist from Justin Baier’s goal in the second period. However, defenseman Mark Woods quickly claimed the assist, leaving to Coleman to glare in silence, then simply shake his head and chuckle with disdain.
“Ron’s always been a super confident guy,” said GM Mark Woods. “Ever since he did the Coors run from Texarkana to the Southern Classic in Georgia in 28 hours, there’s no telling him what’s what.”
Woods then noted that he was not sure if Coleman was able to deliver the clam chowder from Boston back to Georgia in 18 hours as stipulated in the so-called bet.
Coleman had no comment– looking like the cat that swallowed the canary– preferring to sit quietly in the locker room combing his hair while reporters were forced to wait patiently for an interview.
“The showboating and taunting must run in the family,” noted Woods following Daryl Coleman’s buzzer beating goal in the second period, followed by his flurry of shots in the third, including a wrap-around shot worthy of legendary skater Scott “Wrap-around” Coates. No one was available for comment.