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Post by tothehouse on Dec 12, 2007 15:19:37 GMT -6
This is close to the "Ego" thread. I often wonder how this great board could have so many members (close to 13,000) yet only a relative few post? I could be wrong in the fact because I don't frequent every board on this site. I guess I'm just saying this... 1. I enjoy most every post in every thread I read 2. I enjoy most posters. I have struck up a friendship with many posters from this board (I will say I have issue with Los and Amikell ) And the biggy 3. Why don't more people post their thoughts? I love the usual insight from Brophy, the shortness of the threads by Tog, the "black and white" speak from DCOhio, but I'd love to hear more from the other 12,900 people. Isn't there something in the rules and guidelines about "Lurkers"! Come on people!!! Post!
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Post by dlsmith99320 on Dec 12, 2007 15:25:14 GMT -6
Well I am a rookie coach , coached my first year last season of 8 and 9 year olds and am ignorant enough on all the "terminology" that I normally won't throw my hat into the ring and offer my 2 cents which makes me look even more ignorant. But I am not pridefull enough that I can admit I know not much and am learning a bit by reading and "lurking" I ask questions mainly pertaining to certain things and I ask for help when needed. What I have found is there is a huge number of members but the Coaches that are here are all awesome and I for one appreciate any coach that offers help and insight. So that is what I think!!
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Post by tothehouse on Dec 12, 2007 15:30:43 GMT -6
Well said Mr. Smith. That is a great reason to lurk. Didn't think of that. Just trying to sponge it all in. I get it.
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Post by spartancoach on Dec 12, 2007 15:45:23 GMT -6
Still should post your thoughts. Many times I have posted my thoughts, have been questioned when my own ignorance on a point shined brightly through, and have learned even more by that process.
Sometimes being called on your own ignorance focuses your sponging.
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Post by trojan on Dec 12, 2007 15:52:37 GMT -6
Well I am a rookie coach , coached my first year last season of 8 and 9 year olds and am ignorant enough on all the "terminology" that I normally won't throw my hat into the ring and offer my 2 cents which makes me look even more ignorant. But I am not pridefull enough that I can admit I know not much and am learning a bit by reading and "lurking" I ask questions mainly pertaining to certain things and I ask for help when needed. What I have found is there is a huge number of members but the Coaches that are here are all awesome and I for one appreciate any coach that offers help and insight. So that is what I think!! X2 (or close enough)
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Post by dlsmith99320 on Dec 12, 2007 15:57:49 GMT -6
Good point Fellas I do ask questions there is a lot of stuff that is over my head but I am reading all I can and trying to develop my understanding I will ask more questions there is a lot of info that is on here some pertains to what I have cookin and a lot that I am not interested in but all the guys on here are very helpfull and I appreciate the time they take to talk and share thier views.
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Post by spreadattack on Dec 12, 2007 16:06:17 GMT -6
It's the internet.
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Post by mahonz on Dec 12, 2007 17:12:21 GMT -6
House
I joined this forum when it first started. There was nothing really like it out there except maybe the JCF site. I believe thousands like myself use it as their football bible…if you have any thoughts, ideas or questions then they probably have been answered or at least discussed in here already.
I look at this forum as a giant classroom….a couple hundred teachers leading discussions with about10,000 students taking notes. I stop by daily and glean whatever is the topic for the day….and rarely post. I have my opinions but this site has plenty of that going around already…which is a good thing.
Some things I credit to X’s and Os that help me with my systems….zone blocking, spread philosophies, traps, isos, reading coverage’s, the Joe Gibbs numbering system and drills galore.
So…everyone that does post…thank you for this site. Coach Mike
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Post by tothehouse on Dec 12, 2007 18:31:43 GMT -6
Really...I mean ZERO hard feelings towards the Lurkers. I feel like I might miss out on some of their insight. That is all I wanted to convey with this post.
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Post by champ93 on Dec 12, 2007 18:42:47 GMT -6
I'm a man of few words. I post when I feel I can add something to the thread. Plus I'm very sporadic visiting the site.
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Post by aztec on Dec 12, 2007 20:23:12 GMT -6
What I have found over the last 2 years is that by posting new threads or answering threads it helps re-affirm what you are doing as a coach or at least makes you think about WHY you are doing certain things. I find by offering what you do then others can comment on it and make sugestions. That is what is great about this place. You can get the little tweeks or fixes that you might not have thought of as well as reconfirm what you do as a coach. Please take the time to help contribute to the best coaching resource on the internet. And the best thing it is free.
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Post by Shotgun1 on Dec 12, 2007 21:37:02 GMT -6
This is the best place on the web for information and feedback from intelligent coaches. I check the site everyday and post when I feel I have something useful to say that already has not been said or if I have a question. A lot of the time someone much brighter than me says everything I wanted to say but adds a little more of something that makes me go, "hell yeh! I think I can use that." It makes me happy to see other coaches share what works for them and for me to be able to use it with my kids. If my 2 cents helps out a fellow coach then I am happy because most everything I think I know was taught to me from other coaches. I am just glad other coaches share their vast knowledge and experiences with others.
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Post by Coach Huey on Dec 12, 2007 21:49:48 GMT -6
why do some people simply "lurk" (as someone mentioned) ? who's to say... here may be some "reasons"... (in no order) 1. here to download the playbooks, templates, powerpoints 2. here to merely see what all the 'huh-bub' is about 3. with so many posts on a given topic, much of what they would add to the discussion has already been mentioned (this is usually why i don't post as much anymore)4. may simply not have anything to add (another reason i may not post)5. concern that what they may add might not be up to par with what has already been posted 6. fear that their ideas might be 'poo-pooed' on so keep it to themselves and simply continue to read the thread. (i can learn by comparing what i would say to what has been posted already and avoid making an @$$ of myself without everyone else realizing it)7. hard to convey in words or a post what they truly want to get across (this happens to me quite often).8. thread is of no interest to them or does not apply to their situation (quite common for me)9. maybe, just prefer to read for pure enjoyment (i do this alot)
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Post by pegleg on Dec 12, 2007 22:15:01 GMT -6
for me----i can't get on at school anymore. ever since you guys added the games board i got blocked at school. when i get home i have family things to do and just don't get on as much anymore
that probably makes me a bad person/teacher but oh well........oh and what huey said.
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Post by rbush on Dec 12, 2007 23:44:04 GMT -6
As someone who recently was playing and is now doing grunt work for the coaches here my reasons are much like Mr. Smith's. I don't have any actual experience using various schemes. I just don't like commenting on schemes without being able to test the ideas out first. As for threads on technique and such, well, I don't see many of them on linebacker play. Doesn't mean they're not there, just that I don't see them.
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Post by tog on Dec 13, 2007 6:35:22 GMT -6
As someone who recently was playing and is now doing grunt work for the coaches here my reasons are much like Mr. Smith's. I don't have any actual experience using various schemes. I just don't like commenting on schemes without being able to test the ideas out first. As for threads on technique and such, well, I don't see many of them on linebacker play. Doesn't mean they're not there, just that I don't see them. start one
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Post by saintrad on Dec 13, 2007 7:11:59 GMT -6
why do some people simply "lurk" (as someone mentioned) ? who's to say... here may be some "reasons"... (in no order) 1. here to download the playbooks, templates, powerpoints 2. here to merely see what all the 'huh-bub' is about 3. with so many posts on a given topic, much of what they would add to the discussion has already been mentioned (this is usually why i don't post as much anymore)4. may simply not have anything to add (another reason i may not post)5. concern that what they may add might not be up to par with what has already been posted 6. fear that their ideas might be 'poo-pooed' on so keep it to themselves and simply continue to read the thread. (i can learn by comparing what i would say to what has been posted already and avoid making an @$$ of myself without everyone else realizing it)7. hard to convey in words or a post what they truly want to get across (this happens to me quite often).8. thread is of no interest to them or does not apply to their situation (quite common for me)9. maybe, just prefer to read for pure enjoyment (i do this alot)10. Haven't had enough beer yet.
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Post by Coach Bruce on Dec 13, 2007 8:17:26 GMT -6
Saintrad and I would work well togther!
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Post by lawless on Dec 13, 2007 8:33:38 GMT -6
jjj
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Post by tog on Dec 13, 2007 8:43:10 GMT -6
Some people will automatically dismiss anything I have to say because of the level I am at. This is one of the main reasons this board was started. We try very hard to foster a community where this is not an issue. The logic in your words means more to me than how many rings or what level you are at.
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Post by tothehouse on Dec 13, 2007 10:12:05 GMT -6
DC - I'm like you. "Tell it like it is". Except I teach in a predominantly white school (94% white kids) and still have some of the same problems with attention. I don't remember being like these guys? Anyway, keep up the great football speak!
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Post by saintrad on Dec 13, 2007 14:45:37 GMT -6
i love being able to talk with like minded indivuals on this board. My wife can only handle so much football talk and it is easier for me to discuss issues with those of a similar background. house and I talk sporadically so I can learn from him and always keep an ear out for the newest advances and such. My goal is to someday finally get to meet some of these coaches I have been corresponding with for the last umpteen years and share a beer with them (actually, a jack and coke for me )
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