‘”I know his antics will tick off the opposing fans,” said Rob Ellis, a radio host on WIP in Philadelphia. “He’ll probably anger Buffalonians … I’m sure he will, even though he’s from the area, because he will tend to get excited. He’s an excitable guy, but he’s genuine, and I think players see through when you’re not. When you put on for the camera and you’re different behind the scenes, you’re done. That’s not him. He’s the genuine article, and I think, frankly, it’s a joke that he’s not brought up in Coach of the Year conversations — because all he does is win.”‘