Heupel the Man

[Doctor Bart]

Observations from Coach Heupel’s media session today.
- Character matters to him. Words such as “consistency” and “discipline” are like a mantra.
- He is teaching these young men more than football. He is teaching them the attributes of someone who is successful in life- Accountability, attention to detail, preparation, and working for the good of the team. To Coach, these things are all part of what “it means to be a Vol.”
- in a world filled with self-centered people, Coach Heupel reminds us, and his players, that we are not the only thing that matters
- his remarks about Boo were masterful. Without excusing Boo’s mistakes or shortcomings, he expressed love for Boo as a person and made it clear that forgiveness and restoration were available. By refusing to give details, he protected Boo’s reputation, By saying He (Coach Heupel) would be the only source of information on Boo he protects the team from distraction. Most importantly, he stressed the team’s love for Boo as a person.

I’ve always liked Josh Heupel as a coach, today I became an admirer of Josh Heupel the man. A truly class act.

 

[vegasvolfan]

Observations from Coach Heupel’s media session today.
- Character matters to him. Words such as “consistency” and “discipline” are like a mantra.
- He is teaching these young men more than football. He is teaching them the attributes of someone who is successful in life- Accountability, attention to detail, preparation, and working for the good of the team. To Coach, these things are all part of what “it means to be a Vol.”
- in a world filled with self-centered people, Coach Heupel reminds us, and his players, that we are not the only thing that matters
- his remarks about Boo were masterful. Without excusing Boo’s mistakes or shortcomings, he expressed love for Boo as a person and made it clear that forgiveness and restoration were available. By refusing to give details, he protected Boo’s reputation, By saying He (Coach Heupel) would be the only source of information on Boo he protects the team from distraction. Most importantly, he stressed the team’s love for Boo as a person.

I’ve always liked Josh Heupel as a coach, today I became an admirer of Josh Heupel the man. A truly class act.

Sap.



Thanks for the share. Thought highly of Heupel and all of his staff from day 1 as far as people and knowledge goes. Have thought more highly of him with his achievements here thus far. This does show a depth in Heupel that I was not aware of.

Love goes a long way in fixing things.

 

[TAF]

Love goes a long way in fixing things.

 

[tennesseeduke]

Observations from Coach Heupel’s media session today.
- Character matters to him. Words such as “consistency” and “discipline” are like a mantra.
- He is teaching these young men more than football. He is teaching them the attributes of someone who is successful in life- Accountability, attention to detail, preparation, and working for the good of the team. To Coach, these things are all part of what “it means to be a Vol.”
- in a world filled with self-centered people, Coach Heupel reminds us, and his players, that we are not the only thing that matters
- his remarks about Boo were masterful. Without excusing Boo’s mistakes or shortcomings, he expressed love for Boo as a person and made it clear that forgiveness and restoration were available. By refusing to give details, he protected Boo’s reputation, By saying He (Coach Heupel) would be the only source of information on Boo he protects the team from distraction. Most importantly, he stressed the team’s love for Boo as a person.

I’ve always liked Josh Heupel as a coach, today I became an admirer of Josh Heupel the man. A truly class act.

JH was a highly successful player first at Oklahoma so he knows what it’s like to be that guy.

 

[PACKERVOL]

Observations from Coach Heupel’s media session today.
- Character matters to him. Words such as “consistency” and “discipline” are like a mantra.
- He is teaching these young men more than football. He is teaching them the attributes of someone who is successful in life- Accountability, attention to detail, preparation, and working for the good of the team. To Coach, these things are all part of what “it means to be a Vol.”
- in a world filled with self-centered people, Coach Heupel reminds us, and his players, that we are not the only thing that matters
- his remarks about Boo were masterful. Without excusing Boo’s mistakes or shortcomings, he expressed love for Boo as a person and made it clear that forgiveness and restoration were available. By refusing to give details, he protected Boo’s reputation, By saying He (Coach Heupel) would be the only source of information on Boo he protects the team from distraction. Most importantly, he stressed the team’s love for Boo as a person.

I’ve always liked Josh Heupel as a coach, today I became an admirer of Josh Heupel the man. A truly class act.

Couldn't agree more, Doc!

 

[GVF]

Observations from Coach Heupel’s media session today.
- Character matters to him. Words such as “consistency” and “discipline” are like a mantra.
- He is teaching these young men more than football. He is teaching them the attributes of someone who is successful in life- Accountability, attention to detail, preparation, and working for the good of the team. To Coach, these things are all part of what “it means to be a Vol.”
- in a world filled with self-centered people, Coach Heupel reminds us, and his players, that we are not the only thing that matters
- his remarks about Boo were masterful. Without excusing Boo’s mistakes or shortcomings, he expressed love for Boo as a person and made it clear that forgiveness and restoration were available. By refusing to give details, he protected Boo’s reputation, By saying He (Coach Heupel) would be the only source of information on Boo he protects the team from distraction. Most importantly, he stressed the team’s love for Boo as a person.

I’ve always liked Josh Heupel as a coach, today I became an admirer of Josh Heupel the man. A truly class act.

There's a bit of Saban in those actions and what he's trying to instill. He was just more vocal and crass when he had to shut hte media down on questions about players that would have him throwing them under the bus. But, when you see clips of Saban interviews talking about what coaching is/was, you get alot of what Coach H was saying here.

The Portal and NIL has created a difficult environment for coaches to still make that kind of stuff a priority in their coaching. To have a coach that believes that is the cornerstone of his job and still attempts to lead players in developing as men (even though they may bail at any moment for things that don't make them men) is likely rare these days.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

There's a bit of Saban in those actions and what he's trying to instill. He was just more vocal and crass when he had to shut hte media down on questions about players that would have him throwing them under the bus. But, when you see clips of Saban interviews talking about what coaching is/was, you get alot of what Coach H was saying here.

The Portal and NIL has created a difficult environment for coaches to still make that kind of stuff a priority in their coaching. To have a coach that believes that is the cornerstone of his job and still attempts to lead players in developing as men (even though they may bail at any moment for things that don't make them men) is likely rare these days.

It's not a stretch to think many of the younger coaches have been influenced by Saban

 

[GVF]

It's not a stretch to think many of the younger coaches have been influenced by Saban

True. Saban off the field in these interviews is a very stand up guy. His whole understanding of the game, the situation as it exists, his role with young men, etc, etc., is admirable and impressive.

To appreciate Saban, one much separate Sideline Saban from Other Saban.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

True. Saban off the field in these interviews is a very stand up guy. His whole understanding of the game, the situation as it exists, his role with young men, etc, etc., is admirable and impressive.

To appreciate Saban, one much separate Sideline Saban from Other Saban.

He's a top 5 coach of all time. Maybe best ever in college ranks

 

[GVF]

He's a top 5 coach of all time. Maybe best ever in college ranks

Agreed. People that don't like Saban is likely cause their team always lost to him. If I had a kid capable of playing football at that level and could hand pick a man I would want mentoring my kid on and off the field, he would be in a small group of 3-5 I would choose from. And people can say what they want about Dabo, but he would be on that list too. As well as CJH. Bobby Bowden probably would have been too. And Mark Richt. 3 of those 5 are no longer available. I know it's small ball but this new coach at TnTech is legit stand up guy. Making good forward changes too on the field. I'm sure there are some other D1 coaches that fit that bill too. There are some snakes too. Elcko seems to be one of those guys (not the snake).

 

[VFL-82-JP]

It's not a stretch to think many of the younger coaches have been influenced by Saban

I don't think Josh Heupel is influenced much, if any, by Nick Saban. His inspiration and development go back to his father, Ken Heupel, a college coach himself. And his mother, Cindy, also a community leader: principal of their high school, I think. And then later with his wife, of course. Becoming a dad and joining Dawn raising their kids really allowed him to formalize the value system he may previously only have thought about sporadically.

The coaches at Oklahoma had an influence, of course, both in his playing years and later as an assistant coach. But it all really goes back to his mom and dad in South Dakota, followed by partnering with his wife. That's where he gets his value system. That's where all this comes from.

Go Vols!

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

I don't think Josh Heupel was influenced much, if any, by Nick Saban. His inspiration and development go back to his father, Ken Heupel, a college coach all the years Josh was growing up. And his mother, Cindy, who was also a community leader: principal of their high school, I think.

The coaches at Oklahoma had an influence, of course, both in his playing years and later as an assistant coach. But it all really goes back to his mom and dad in South Dakota. That's where he got his value system.

Go Vols!

I certainly agree that was a huge influence, but it would be hard for any young coach trying to perpetually improve their craft not to study some of Saban's philosophy

 

[marcusluvsvols]

Why they always put the ugly one in the front? Mama and little sister were beautiful ladies. So lets put the horse front and center? Must be a Kentucky thing.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

I certainly agree that was a huge influence, but it would be hard for any young coach trying to perpetually improve their craft not to study some of Saban's philosophy

Possibly. I just haven't heard or read anywhere that he did.

Put it this way: I've never heard Nick Saban say anything, offer any insight, that I hadn't already heard or read from dozens of other leaders--from all walks of life, particularly the military. Not putting Nick down: he just didn't add anything unique other than his snarky style--and ability to win tons of football games. Oh, and that line about **** through a tin horn. Heh, never heard that anywhere before.

So even if you see similarities between Heupel's outlook and Saban's, that doesn't in any way mean one got it from the other. Probably they both learned it from others in the world of college football and life in general.

Go Vols!

 

[GVF]

I don't think Josh Heupel was influenced much, if any, by Nick Saban. His inspiration and development go back to his father, Ken Heupel, a college coach all the years Josh was growing up. And his mother, Cindy, who was also a community leader: principal of their high school, I think. And then later by his wife, of course. Becoming a dad and joining your wife in raising kids really brings out and formalizes the value system you previously only thought about sporadically. Because you're preparing to teach and pass those beliefs on to the young ones you love the most.

The coaches at Oklahoma had an influence, of course, both in his playing years and later as an assistant coach. But it all really goes back to his mom and dad in South Dakota, followed by partnering with his wife. That's where he got his value system. That's where all this comes from.

Go Vols!

Not directly. I could see indirect influences as any coach aspiring to be good at the job and have an impact on mentoring young men as part of their mantra would always seek to study the habits and traits of successful and reputable coaches. Obviously his parents already did their jobs quite well. But, no coach worth his salt will ever pass on studying the traits and practices of an older Saban type.

No different than any other profession. My morals and ethics were already ingrained through my parents, but I have strong influences from higher level managers I respected highly. And some of them I never worked directly for, but they had something about them and I payed attention.

 

[GVF]

Possibly. I just haven't heard or read anywhere that he did.

A good coach ain't gonna say I do this or that unless they are pointedy asked what or who has influenced them in coaching. Directly or indirectly.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Possibly. I just haven't heard or read anywhere that he did.

Put it this way: I've never heard Nick Saban say anything, offer any insight, that I hadn't already heard or read from dozens of other leaders--from all walks of life, particularly the military. Not putting Nick down: he just didn't add anything unique other than his snarky style. Oh, and that line about **** through a tin horn. Heh, never heard that anywhere before.

So even if you see similarities between Heupel's outlook and Saban's, that doesn't in any way mean he got it from Saban. Probably from his parents or coaches he worked with directly.

Go Vols!

It's probably such a given that it's not worthy of mentioning

 

[GVF]

Possibly. I just haven't heard or read anywhere that he did.

Put it this way: I've never heard Nick Saban say anything, offer any insight, that I hadn't already heard or read from dozens of other leaders--from all walks of life, particularly the military. Not putting Nick down: he just didn't add anything unique other than his snarky style--and ability to win tons of football games. Oh, and that line about **** through a tin horn. Heh, never heard that anywhere before.

So even if you see similarities between Heupel's outlook and Saban's, that doesn't in any way mean one got it from the other. Probably they both learned it from others in the world of college football and life in general.

Go Vols!

Smart has won a ton of games and the ability to keep winning. But, I would not want a kid of mine under him. He may come from the Saban coaching tree, and likely where he learned a winning ability on the field, but there's definitely a difference between those two.

As for the rest, most folks at that level of influence, whether military or other, all share common threads in their DNA that make them the best at what they do. So, yeah you do hear alot of the same things and would expect to.

Sark had some rough patches, but when he apparently kicked the bottle and got on track, he seems to have matured in that direction as a mentor. If I had to choose only Smart or Sark, at this juncture I'd choose Sark for my kid. I'd take into account that a Manning was entrusted to him.