T_man_J
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It is easy to be upbeat and confident during good times, but true character always surfaces during the bad times. I have been researching the post-game comments of Nick Saban (after the FSU game) and the comments of our coaching staff after the Bama game, and my findings are shocking.
Nick Saban was tough. He had the intestinal fortitude to point out the fact that his team just did not execute. Nuff said. He talked about how much more physical FSU was on both sides of the ball. He talked about establishing "team identity" in terms of physical and mental toughness. He singled out poor play by position (not by a players name). This was refreshing because it emphasized the fact that no one player is bigger than the game. After hearing Sabans comments, the Bama players knew exactly what had to be done to improve (especially the right corner). After researching our coaches Bama post-game comments, the contrast was unbelievable.
Our staff baffles me. Fulmer never makes a decision unless he confers with the team seniors, e.g., the Sunday practice. Fulmer is a sharing kind of guy. He never talks about poor team execution without placing part of the blame on the coaching staff; usually ending up taking responsibility himself. That is so nice. Cutcliff can see regression, but he seems afraid to admit it because he doesnt want to upset the "kids." That is sweet. Chavis can see poor execution, but he doesnt want to point that out unless the entire team sees it on video and agrees with his assessment. If I played for the Vols, I would be so confused. Based on the coaches comments, theres always a 50% chance that the coaches screwed upnot me, so why should I change my play? Im thinking that we are going back to the hill to break out our favorite blankets, share some pudding cups, and have one big group hug. I have one question for our coaches: Are you running a football team or Romper Room?
All of this double speak has left me with an important observation: You know, it is really easy to take the responsibility when you are never held accountable.
Nick Saban was tough. He had the intestinal fortitude to point out the fact that his team just did not execute. Nuff said. He talked about how much more physical FSU was on both sides of the ball. He talked about establishing "team identity" in terms of physical and mental toughness. He singled out poor play by position (not by a players name). This was refreshing because it emphasized the fact that no one player is bigger than the game. After hearing Sabans comments, the Bama players knew exactly what had to be done to improve (especially the right corner). After researching our coaches Bama post-game comments, the contrast was unbelievable.
Our staff baffles me. Fulmer never makes a decision unless he confers with the team seniors, e.g., the Sunday practice. Fulmer is a sharing kind of guy. He never talks about poor team execution without placing part of the blame on the coaching staff; usually ending up taking responsibility himself. That is so nice. Cutcliff can see regression, but he seems afraid to admit it because he doesnt want to upset the "kids." That is sweet. Chavis can see poor execution, but he doesnt want to point that out unless the entire team sees it on video and agrees with his assessment. If I played for the Vols, I would be so confused. Based on the coaches comments, theres always a 50% chance that the coaches screwed upnot me, so why should I change my play? Im thinking that we are going back to the hill to break out our favorite blankets, share some pudding cups, and have one big group hug. I have one question for our coaches: Are you running a football team or Romper Room?
All of this double speak has left me with an important observation: You know, it is really easy to take the responsibility when you are never held accountable.
