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Post by brophy on May 15, 2010 5:32:38 GMT -6
They threw a 35 yard pass to the 6'5 3rd in state triple jumper over a 5'5 corner.. and you get "I told them my stuff would work".. that screams ego maniac to me.. I dunno if its ego (though I'm sure its a contributing factor) as much as it is these guys getting a chance to 'make a difference'. I know a guy....(Hmmmm)..that everywhere he goes, no matter what offense is being run, will install/force a tight trips (not bunch) sprint out flood play.....that is his signature, I guess, and maybe in his mind it is the offensive version of Excaliber. The point is, isn't it kinda like that phrase, "its not lying if the person telling it believes it to be true?". Maybe in these guys' minds the only thing they know is X and they see the truth of X (and remain ignorant of commonalities X shares with all schemes). So now that they have the authority, rather than just plodding along (because its clear they didn't understand the former system) they plug in what the believe will work (and what they know)? Can you blame them for trying?
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Post by brophy on May 14, 2010 19:28:40 GMT -6
Hope he gets his money
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Post by brophy on May 14, 2010 7:42:27 GMT -6
enjoy the time off, dude. refresh your jets, count your blessings of the headaches you don't have to have now.
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Post by brophy on May 13, 2010 7:51:35 GMT -6
“I use the word totally too much. I need to change it up and use a word that is different but has the same meaning
Mitch do you like submarine sandwhiches? All-encompassingly"The problem you will have is that you have to govern yourself in what you deliver. Your audience is at a "3", so delivering verbiage at a "9" will only get them to tune out (or be utterly confused). If you can understand and dilute simple concepts of a play, you should please everyone. I wouldn't get hung up on formations or fronts; just deliver how many backs (in the backfield) how many receivers split to a side.....and what presnap look the defense can give (what they are playing) and then be able to provide some rationale as to why the offense ran that play (what they were trying to accomplish).
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Post by brophy on May 11, 2010 16:30:39 GMT -6
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Post by brophy on May 11, 2010 8:35:07 GMT -6
The first head coach I worked for walked off the field so, when things go bad, 'quit'? didn't y'all just waste a whole practice there?
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Post by brophy on May 10, 2010 12:21:16 GMT -6
this year....
June 3rd - 5th $70
Speakers:
Pete Jenkins Ed Zaunbrecher William Jones Manny Michel Allen Rudolph Chris Truax Ted Davidson Marcus Scott Barry Norton Roger Holmes
Thursday Grub & Gamble @ Cypress Bayou Casino
Friday breakfast provided by the Waffle House lunch by Taste of Acadiana dinner Cajun Crawfish
Saturday breakfast provided by the Waffle House Lunch Red beans & rice
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Post by brophy on May 10, 2010 10:33:11 GMT -6
As an assistant, I've made $0 and volunteered, I've made $500 from boosters (in a season), $2500 (in Iowa & Illinois), then in Louisiana $6240 as an assistant. Ironically, I've never worked as LESS than when I was working in Louisiana.
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Post by brophy on May 9, 2010 21:16:29 GMT -6
The argument against running is analogous to spanking your kids....sure it can work as a way to train, but it misses the point - it isn't a be-all-end-all, "just add water" solution.
It IS a way to get your players attention. The thrust of ALL of this is to engage your players. This happens on a personal level, and why it is more true these days than previous generations.
If you can engage your players and set the tempo of practice, you nip this in the bud before the mold of complacency and malaise sets in (hence the 'control' element).
If we expect kids to be excited to participate 'just because' (coach said so) then you will run into the brick wall of lulls more often than not. It is the coach's responsibility to engage their players to participate/execute.
If this is the classroom and all you do is read out of the text book, expect to get more classroom problems because the students aren't actively engaged in the process
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Post by brophy on May 9, 2010 17:06:07 GMT -6
Conditioning in practice existed because there were no athletic periods and off-season training.
Now that we have those, conditioning in practice is obsolete.
If you HAVE to condition during practice now, its because: 1.Your practices are not organized/too slow 2.Your off-season training was a complete waste of time
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Post by brophy on May 9, 2010 7:39:12 GMT -6
Moreso than ever, with today's athlete, I personally believe that the role of the coach requires they set the model/pace for enthusiasm and details/competition.
It used to be we just could show up and demand particulars and if the kids didn't meet them, then they run. Now, I hate to say 'coddle', because it isn't that, but it is important that the position coaches really hammer each rep (set the tone for excellence) and emphasize its importance ("work on just ____ this rep, effort, specific movement technique", etc). Is this making a coach a 'hype-man'? Absolutely not - it is more about the coach directing the process for each player, cueing what you're looking for on the rep (what they need to be focused on), clearly going over the execution you want, loading praise on all the little things they're doing correctly, and if you can build up the player with these little things, you eventually lead it to a 1-on-1 competition (who is going to 'win' this rep?).
It is making it personal for each player (engaging them) and doing so that the player sees that what we're doing is FOR them and not TO them. Where else are kids going to get that much personal attention and encouragement on a daily basis? It isn't just telling a kid(s) 'do this', it is explaining to the kids exactly what you want, watching them do exactly that, and correcting them on each rep until they get it (telling them exactly what they have to do to get it right)....this builds up a series of (small) 'wins' to increase their confidence (and entice them)
The point of that paragraph was to essentially advocate taking the control of tempo out of the hands of kids. There is nothing worse than being at the mercy of a group of slappys. If you have an install plan or only so many practices....going through a dead practice really sucks - its like everyone is just wasting time out there. It sounds like a lot of work, but (imo) it is an investment worth making because I don't trust/want kids dictating the course of practice. If one kid lacks effort on 1 play - he can start running. If more than one kid lacks effort on a drill, movement, or play - they all run....this quickly sets the tone of what speed we will operate on. Kids will learn how to properly play at football speed....not the kids dictating the speed football is played. These are clear expectations and attitudes that will (and won't) be accepted.
When practice goes 'flat' it is one of two things; effort or execution (fundamentals). Coaching is all about control and I sure as hell don't want the kids in defining/dictating those two critical elements - I'm going to be the leader there (the rest will take care of itself).
This is just like a teachers classroom, I'd imagine. Either you control the classroom (behavior) and clearly set the expectations of how to be a student, or the kids will (and the education milieu in that classroom will wane from student to student, subject to inconsistent standards).
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Post by brophy on May 7, 2010 6:12:27 GMT -6
what will be even worse is if you sit down with these guys and question the coaching points/how to teach and they DON'T disagree with you.
They agree with your premise in the coaches office You coach your kids up Then those same guys, while you're on the field, and contradict what you (thought) you already agreed on.
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Post by brophy on May 6, 2010 12:45:41 GMT -6
what is the question, though?
Is it 'burned' as in "I spent $120 on this linebacker series and it only covered tying your shoes!!" (bad value)
or
Is it "burned", as in "I had a trade set up with so-and-so and he never followed through"? (bad faith)
I'm confused.
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Post by brophy on May 6, 2010 10:38:57 GMT -6
So, let me get this straight. If the price of gasoline get too high in your opinion, you believe it is right for you to use an alternative to buying the gas to obtain it. In the marketplace, for any product, the customer's alternative to a price deemed too high is to NOT BUY THE PRODUCT. i believe the term here is 'barter', but in any event, 98% of all of the production videos are crap (not worth obtaining)
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Post by brophy on May 6, 2010 10:09:46 GMT -6
want to learn scheme?
Or do you want to see $2000 titling, a laser light show, ghey bumper/intro music fit for an 80s montage, a guy standing in front of a camera and talking about extremely basic concetps?
Hmmmm, lets see, I could buy Season 3 of "The Wire" or do I want to buy "Spread Offense" and watch Rich Rodriguez stand in front of a grease board, draw up 2x2 formations and say he runs the ball?
wow....lots of value!
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Post by brophy on May 6, 2010 9:03:06 GMT -6
the only thing I find worth trading for anymore is game film (stuff you cannot buy).
I cannot remember the last thing Coaches Choice, AFM, or Championship productions has produced that I actually got anything out of [much much less if I wanted to actually pay for something].
Bill Williams stuff is good, but most of it fits the bill of a bootleg clinic (good stuff if you actually want to learn something).
I do agree that you should respect copyright laws.....guys like Darin Slack who's material and DVDs are the standard for teaching excellence are worth three times as much as the market price.
Most 'burned' scenarios happen out of poor communication....so be sure to just touch base with guys you've made arrangements with (I know I've gotten behind before) as it may not be an intentional fraud by a party.
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Post by brophy on May 6, 2010 8:57:05 GMT -6
When life hands you lemons.......
say F-- these lemons and bail"Sometimes folks do dumb things.... Most coaches aren't receptive to making changes, especially after they've sold themselves on something. Chances are, these guys don't know any better, and don't understand the passing game enough to be comfortable in recognizing how to stress coverage. All you can do is all you can do - present the issue, explain how it would be easier (better) and letting them make/arrive at the decision. Give them time to think about it. They will either recognize this would be the way to go, or they will be bullheaded and try to force the square peg in a triangular hole....in which case you can start drinking or leave.
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Post by brophy on May 4, 2010 19:42:21 GMT -6
Refuse him and give him our program's number.
We'd be happy to accept donations without moral judgments.
It sounds like he's not asking for advert, you're just looking to thumb your nose at a guy's honest entrepreneurial excellence. How is this any different than a guy being an owner of a sports bar donating money/booster clubbing?
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EGO
May 4, 2010 11:27:48 GMT -6
Post by brophy on May 4, 2010 11:27:48 GMT -6
Ignore it
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Post by brophy on May 4, 2010 8:06:24 GMT -6
avoir de la chance
Back at ya, man.....Lucky bastage
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Post by brophy on May 3, 2010 9:53:30 GMT -6
I am thinking very hard about not coaching next year.. completely understandable and may do good to step back and enjoy your young family. The ultimate question would be....where are you WORKING/TEACHING next year? Certainly couldn't fault you for feeling the way you do. In any event, you're going to be in a much better place (for your sanity) next year, regardless if you're coaching or not These last two years as a head coach has made coaching a very unrewarding situation for me.. That would be an understatement....sorry you've had to endure all you did. You bring up some very good qualifiers/questions for that prospective HC out there. Becareful what you wish for... In retrospect, though both gigs you took on were close to impossible, what could have made the job more managable if you had to do it over again? What aspects were over/under rated, in your opinion?
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Post by brophy on Apr 28, 2010 20:31:20 GMT -6
POOOO..AIIIEEE, Cher! J'al mange'de l' alligator Great setting and you won't get treated any better anywhere in the country! Tons of breakout sessions and the UL staff is extremely friendly. Make sure you hook up with Coach Rebowe
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Post by brophy on Apr 27, 2010 7:43:39 GMT -6
if you are a coach, you are: - passionate about the game
- intensely competitive
these don't always help when put together and meshed with other people on staff. Accept that for what it is (and understand that these two factors can give you a false sense of reality because they are tied so heavily with your emotions). If you have the luxury of packing up your tent and pitching it elsewhere, there is no reason why you shouldn't try to be happy somewhere else. If you don't have that scenario available, then suck it up and let it go. We can find all points of minutiae within teaching the game to get defensive and argue, but you have to serve the best interests of the program at all times. If the HC has made a decision, STFU and get on board.
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Post by brophy on Apr 26, 2010 11:57:28 GMT -6
An interesting draft class that was weak at QB and WR positions, which had many other positions stocked full of talent.
Then 2 of the top prospects suffering shoulder injuries without returning back to the field.....
* as for QBs, I loved LeFevour as a pro prospect
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Post by brophy on Apr 26, 2010 9:11:00 GMT -6
A good deal is a good deal. If Denver thinks that taking Tebow when they did is a good deal, then it's a good deal to those that matter, the Denver management. If I buy a used car, and think it's a good deal, then its a good deal, regardless of what anyone else thinks.
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Post by brophy on Apr 26, 2010 8:19:58 GMT -6
Let's be honest, guys. Myron Rolle didn't get drafted higher than the sixth round because he's not a higher-than-sixth-round talent. tebow was first round talent? I thought he was mid 2nd - 3rd round, but drafted HIGHER because of his character? Why did (Colt) McCoy slide so far, then? FWIW- none of the draft makes any sense to me.
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Post by brophy on Apr 26, 2010 8:07:16 GMT -6
the only issue I personally have with the Tebow issue is the coaching aspect.
Even in the example I presented, the 'flawed thrower' of Culpepper amassed insane passing yardage and went to numerous pro bowls.
[glow=red,2,300]Tebow has a liability in his delivery.[/glow]
Folks will argue that "well so-and-so throws funky and he is All-Pro" (so tebow doesn't need to be corrected / it doesn't matter).
"He jess make plays!" (great qualifier)
While that may be true, it is essentially saying "coaching and technique don't matter". For a coach to say, "just grip it and rip it and we'll figure it out later", would be kind of lazy and when you pay a QB 7 figures to throw the ball, he'd better {censored} well be consistent in where that ball is going [on every throw]. If his delivery is inconsistent and not efficient, then you have Rex Grossman on your squad throwing games away.
With that, I am GLAD, RELIEVED, and EXCITED that Tebow is where he is. Had he gone to Jacksonville or Buffalo, this would be a train-wreck, pure and simple
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Post by brophy on Apr 26, 2010 7:33:42 GMT -6
And that is the thing.... Tebow whomped the hell out all-comers since arriving at Florida, and in many respects, single-handedly. He was a 1-man wrecking crew within the SEC. Many folks respected Tebow, but after repeated domination, really wanted to see him quenched.
* It doesn't help that the "Meyer System" quarterbacks Smith and Leak, thus far, haven't been spectacular in the pros.
* It also doesn't help that there is a bevy of UF quarterbacks that flamed out in the NFL.
NONE of these really have anything to do with Tebow, but don't let that get in the way of a way to fill up dead air on spprts radio for 2 - 4 hours.
And that is what I'm referring to about the 'cloud of nonsense' surrounding him. Issues are clouded and mashed together, misrepresenting any actual logical discussion (when discussing elbow relation to shoulder in delivery.....his W/L ratio is brought up....really having nothing to do with the actual topic)
Another issue - his cameo in a Super Bowl ad for an advocacy group. Tons of drama beforehand, but the ad was completely innocuous. How much could Tebow be blamed for the hype generated on something he did? None, but don't let that stop sports writers.
Like it or not - the same thing happens elsewhere (Terrence Cody is 360lbs, therefore he "stops the run".....because all you have to be is a lard ass to stop the run) or if you weigh less than 260lbs you are a "liability against the run".
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Post by brophy on Apr 26, 2010 6:59:58 GMT -6
The comparison would be Tebow vs Bryant. but Tebow (nor any other draft pick) is even remotely comparable to Bryant. What of McCoy or Bradford? if character was an issue, why weren't either of these guys lauded for their character and compared with bryant? Are the guys drafted after Tebow into the 2nd round NOT men of character, so much so, that Denver HAD to trade up to get the last character-filled player? How much did character and maturity help Myron Rolle? I've not seen this comparison, but I would think it would be apt....Daunte Culpepper. He came in the league and started fairly early (after a year on the bench) and was a beast to defenses of that era. Though he flamed out later, he had suspect mechanics (but came from a pass heavy UCF) and was an imposing physical talent [point being, this was a highly successful player in the league]. *meaining, does our sports media/draft pundits have that short a memory that they don't recall the success of similar players only a decade removed? Are we to suggest that the "NFL (defense) has caught up with this type of player"? Or is the comparison derogatory? If McDaniels has "his guy" then this all will work like gangbusters. Tebow could be an absolute star in the league. Unfortunately, through no fault of his own, he is surrounded by a cloud of media / sports writers that pour gasoline over nonsense, and depending on how much BS of theirs you've eaten could determine what your taste for Tebow is. This conveniently also brings up the misrepresentations of "the spread" as it relates to success rates of college 'spread' quarterbacks (Brees' Purdue and Vince Young's Texas and Tebow's Florida bear little resemblance)
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Post by brophy on Apr 25, 2010 16:47:16 GMT -6
It's amazing how polarizing the guy is. Character matters, for everyone at every level. that would seem to suggest that he's polarizing BECAUSE of his 'character'? Which would lead me to believe 'character' is coded language. I doubt his work-ethic, morals, or winning percentage are what folks see as polarizing. Maybe his throwing motion?
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