If I'm not mistaken, Gary choked up after the game when he was talking to Holliday. He clearly was fighting back tears--something that happens every now and again. Maybe that'd how he expresses joy? Um, Kevin, were you watching the game (and the post-game)? Also: In your game article, you paint Gary and Roy Williams as bitter enemies when, in fact, it's well known they get along and have quite a bit of respect for each other.
Your Terps "reporting" reminds me of the "good old days" of Don "I'm Hacking the Best I Can" Markus. Bring back Heather Dinich!

great win? you're joking right? carolina had lost 5 in a row before Sunday....and they are awful this year. Besides he did smile when Vasquez came out of the game

Did I hear the same interview you did? It sounded to me as if he was choked up because he LOVES these guys, especially the seniors, and is overcome with emotion when things go right for them. What's wrong with that?

When Milbourne and Vasquez came off the court with about a minute left, Gary was smiling. I think he enjoyed this one, even if it was home against a weak UNC team. His demeanor is not to "loosen up" on the court. His style is more serious and focused, which is how he's been since his playing days.

Leave him be....

I think that Gary just gets in his own personal "zone" during games. It is understandable if he can't just enjoy the game like a fan can. From what I've read about him, he seems pretty loose and "fun" during non-game times. I just think his total focus and intensity don't allow him to relax in the heat of the moment. Whatever works, Gary. GO TERPS!

Does it matter what Gary does? He is a personal man. He was caught on TV smiling during a conversation with a ref. If u missed it u probably will have to wait for Haley's comet too. I don't understand the drama surrounding Williams. Why for instance is it important for fans to ponder his vast experience and awards and then feel it necessary to compare him to Roy or Jim Boeheim? It's amazing to read the comments from people who don't know coaches or players. It's shocking what complete strangers send to other blog members when they are anonymous. There are consequences for things we say and do. Sports is not all there is to life. Maybe Gary knows that. It's a job. Many players let their game talk for them not their dancing not their bragging.

You can tell you're not a coach or an athlete. Most good coaches, or at least the ones with any experience and class, don't openly celebrate out on the court, especially during the regular season. Aside from being inconsiderate to the players and coach of the other team you just beat, it's not a good tactical move. You may face the team you just whipped later in the season, or more importantly, in postseason play, so why give them any added incentive to want to beat you? Gary did plenty smiling after winning the final of the NCAA tournament in '02. I'm sure he does his share of smiling and celebrating with his players in the locker room after a game like this one, which is the way it should be. I bet Gary's a lot more concerned about keeping the respect of the coaches and players around the league than he is about how his demeanor after a game is perceived by the media.

How can you expect Gary to open up when he nevfer knows who will be the next dumb a _ _ to attack his methods, his record, or whatever happens to serve their purpose or strike their fancy at the moment the next time the team loses? He gets no support from the head of the athletics department except a contract extension because she knows she's got a great basketball coach who continues to win while obeying all of the rules.

Kevin,
While I would agree that Coach Williams is generally guarded, partly because tha tis the way he is and also becuase he does not want to show anyone up, I definitely remeber the sight of him jumping around after beating Georgetown in '93. He also did something similar during a big home win over UVA a few years back.
Just because someone is intense does not mean they are joyless.

I thought the emotion Gary Williams showed after the game in his interview gave more insight in to the man than a chuckle would ever do. He seemed on the verge of tears. They sure weren't tears of unhapiness. I would rather play for a coach like Gary than some blithering laughing "Yea we won jackass"

I am not a Gary fan but the man damn near cried at his presser. Like him or not, the guy bleeds MD red. There is absolutely no doubt about that.

He's not an enigma, he's as real as it gets.

I was going to write something in Coach Williams' defense, but seeing that so many people have done such a good job already, I'll just add: Amen to all that!

The above posters have pretty said what I wanted to. Way off base on this column, KC...

Maryland should thank the lord that they have Gary Williams. To expect that Maryland could/would have anybody better than Gary shows a total lack of knowledge of college basketball.