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Post by 19delta on Oct 12, 2017 20:57:18 GMT -6
Beckman is also the guy who gave Illini Nation "W.I.N. Today". Whatever Is Needed Today. Or just "WINT" for short.
Acronyms work much better when they form an actual word...
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Post by 19delta on Oct 12, 2017 20:39:08 GMT -6
How about this gem from the great Tim Beckman?
"We use the word Oskee not just because of the word Oskee or that it’s a battle cry of the University of Illinois. But it also stands for something. That stance that we use that word for is our success equals the knowledge of being — the K, the knowledge, of being a great student-athlete on and off the football field. Understanding how to be supportive. How to understand to be successful in the classroom. The E stands for effort, giving all-out effort in everything you do each and every day. And then the last E stands for energy. Energy, being a positive influence on the people around you. Having that belief and that system as being a teammate, being a brother, the band of brothers."
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Post by 19delta on Oct 12, 2017 20:32:42 GMT -6
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Post by 19delta on Oct 11, 2017 22:09:47 GMT -6
If ANY administrator shows up to our practice, it means our HFC is in trouble! 😂
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Post by 19delta on Oct 11, 2017 22:07:11 GMT -6
Hello Coaches, I hope everyone’s seasons are going well. On game day our team has a group of players that gather before our walkthroughs and have “chapel”. It’s a chance for them to talk a little bit about their faith, God, sportsmanship etc. I am honored that the kids asked me to speak at it this week. I’ll have about 15-20 min to talk with them. I asked what they want me to talk about and they said “God”......I figured that was fairly obvious. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Are you a pretty religious guy? Assuming you are, can you find a Bible passage that has some theme you can tie back to football? For example, overcoming great odds, the strong vs. the weak, the few standing against the many, unity, love, commitment...Etc, etc. Or maybe talk about your personal relationship with God... For example, why you are a Christian, what faith means to you, etc, etc.
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Post by 19delta on Oct 10, 2017 18:06:14 GMT -6
Kids these days comments are coming from coaches. 90% of us coaches were the "model" players. Not that we were perfect, but we were the guys that made workouts, didn't miss practice, studied football, knew our assignments, really cared, etc. Coaches compare the average kid to themselves and forget their friends/teammates who missed practiced or blew assignments, etc. Good post. I don't know about you guys, but the kids that drive me the most nuts are the kids that are exactly like I was. Few things irritate me more than being in a teacher's meeting and there are other teachers having side conversations, grading papers, playing on their phones, eating or drinking, etc, etc. And they are ALWAYS the teachers bitching about their students doing these same things!
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Post by 19delta on Oct 10, 2017 18:03:25 GMT -6
Anyone noticed sickness related absences getting crazy the last 10 years? I literally missed two practices in my high school career. And this is not something I tell to make people think that I'm a total bad ass, because that's not the case. It's actually just that my mom didn't care if I was on death's door, haha, my @$$ was going to school and I wasn't going to miss practice. That's how all my teammates parents were about 13 years ago. Yes. And it gets worse every year. I always have several students who, for whatever reason, just can't make a full week of school. Guaranteed that they will miss at least one day. Can't make a full week. I'm sure they will be very successful adults... My two years of varsity football, I didn't miss a single practice. Actually got hit by a car one day. Was walking down to the practice field from the locker room through the parking lot when another student backed her car up without looking and ran right into me. I went up and over the trunk and landed on the parking lot on the other side of the car. Fortunately was not hurt as I was wearing shoulder pads and practice pants. Anyway, a bunch of other players ran up to me and another went to get a coach. Coach wanted to call my mom and tell her what happened but I talked him out of it (this was 1991...no way a coach or teacher would do that today). I really wanted to go practice for a couple reasons. First, at the end of the season, the guys who didn't miss a practice got a cool "Ironman" t-shirt that was really prestigious. You couldn't miss a single practice for any reason at all. So, not a lot of guys got one. I made the Ironman club as a junior and I was damned if I was going to miss out on it as a senior because of some woman driver. The second reason was that I really wasn't that good. And if I missed practice, there was 2-3 guys just as good as me who would have taken my reps that day and there was a good chance I would never get my spot back.
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Post by 19delta on Oct 3, 2017 21:25:50 GMT -6
We once had a kid who hadn't come to practice all fall decide to "rejoin" the team on picture day....we had already issued all the other numbers and all we had left was 44...dude was a runningback...he refused to take the jersey, when we told him we didn't have any others he took it reluctantly and eventually broke down and cried, he had tears in his eyes while taking a knee for his individual picture, it was unbelievable...come on dude it's a freaking number Did he stay on past picture week? Other notes- never met a #1 who wasn't a selfish prick. Never met someone who wanted 69 that I didn't want to punch in the face. That's great about the kids who want #69...so true!
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Post by 19delta on Oct 1, 2017 16:08:49 GMT -6
I mean it looks good on you...bad on our jerseys
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Post by 19delta on Sept 30, 2017 7:18:21 GMT -6
How can so many coaches post on here about issues with kids attitudes. I thought everyone spent the entire last off-season "changing the culture" of their program's. Randy Jackson's book was supposed to cure all of this... smh Looking forward to next off-season's fad/buzzword. Row the boat, man!
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Post by 19delta on Sept 29, 2017 12:03:37 GMT -6
What are the most popular jersey numbers? What are the numbers that almost never get issued?
What makes some numbers desirable while others are overlooked or rejected?
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Post by 19delta on Sept 22, 2017 16:48:29 GMT -6
Your only responsibility after the game is decided is to substitute. You keep running your offense so that your backups get valuable game experience. I would not blitz the heck out of an inferior team that couldn't handle it, though. Just play your "base" and let your backups get game experience doing that. I get pi$$ed off when a coach puts his backups in on offense and the other coach leaves his starters in on defense and just starts teeing off...11-man run blitz every play. And then they start whooping and hollering when they are crushing these poor kids in the backfield. $hit like that is just BEGGING for a naked boot or halfback pass.
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Post by 19delta on Sept 17, 2017 16:09:17 GMT -6
Is murdr a trolling genius? I have this conspiracy theory that his reign here has been a well planned out farce. CS called it first. murdr is a trolling genius. He effortlessly transitioned from posting about his dire financial straits to sharing his opinion about quality pens. Well played, sir. Well played.
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Post by 19delta on Sept 17, 2017 16:05:58 GMT -6
Transitioning from a plea to save himself from homelessness to opining about the importance of owning a good pen...I nominate murdr as Coach Huey Troll of the Year. You are a god-damn evil genius, my man!
Hopefully when he's living out of his car he'll be able to keep his laptop alive to continue to provide us with his insights into the coaching profession.
According to his previous posts, at least it is a damned nice car! Seriously...I hope that murdr stays around. His posts always make me think, WWMD?
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Post by 19delta on Sept 17, 2017 15:33:52 GMT -6
All those coaches need to immediately switch their headgear to visors! Don't you mean they have to turn in their visors? Rather than being gun/ride whiteboard RPO wizards, they recognized that the defense had no answer for hulk smash. So they just smashed which I believe is against Visor code. I guess I was looking at it from the perspective that those guys probably thought that they re-invented football by going to the I. But yes...you are right. If you have your QB take a snap under center and ever have more than 1 RB in the backfield, then you are pretty much banned from ever wearing a visor. And DW or full bone guys can only wear trucker hats with the plastic adjustable strap.
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Post by 19delta on Sept 17, 2017 15:30:03 GMT -6
I know, but both are important. I mean, say that you're a car salesman, and you're trying to sell as many cars as possible, and keep getting repeat customers. Obviously, the customer won't think, "hey, he's a great salesman, and they have great cars, but what a crappy pen, no thanks!". But, he will subconsciously probably think of him as less professional. And that hurts Yes, it's a very small detail that in and of itself won't make a huge difference. But the small things add up. Think of it this way: when was the last time an executive order was signed with a Bic pen? They realize it's an important occasion, and they don't want an unaesthetic, unimportant pen to be signing those orders with. Obviously, football coaches aren't signing any executive orders, but I think that a man should always have a great pen on him (especially as a pragmatic suit accessory). Again, not saying it should be even close to the first thing on your mind, but when the choice comes down to literally moving your hand a foot over to get the better pens, get them. Being well-groomed + well-dressed + having a great pen (?) = success Its not gonna matter what kind of pen you're using when... fvcking gold!
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Post by 19delta on Sept 17, 2017 15:28:44 GMT -6
I could go into why I believe it, but I'll say that I think having a great pen is important, and gives a great impression when signing documents in person. It shows that you care, and it shows status. I'm about my reputation more than anything else, and something as stupid as using a crappy pen can subconsciously make people think less if you. No joke. Image is important in the long run. Transitioning from a plea to save himself from homelessness to opining about the importance of owning a good pen...I nominate murdr as Coach Huey Troll of the Year. You are a god-damn evil genius, my man!
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Post by 19delta on Sept 17, 2017 15:22:14 GMT -6
I have another. This Friday I went to a game and of course, both teams were gun ride action teams with 3-4 receiver sets, slow footed wide outs, and noodle arm qbs. You know, the standard stuff. Early in the 2nd quarter Team A was in a 3rd and Short situation, and got under center and went 3 back power I with TE. The blasted Team B and picked up the 1st down. A little later in that series, they did the same on the goaline to go up 7-3 Here comes the amazing part : The offensive coaches DEFIED THEIR NATURAL DNA and just ran Power I the rest of the night. The final score, 28-3! Great win for society. All those coaches need to immediately switch their headgear to visors!
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Post by 19delta on Sept 16, 2017 14:55:55 GMT -6
Ok, this will probably seem much more harsh than dubber 's post, but I think not only do you need to stop being a victim, you need to GROW UP. I mean, correct me if I am wrong but according to your posts here you " Had a "scholarship" (which they don't give ) to go to an Ivy League school for football, but then hurt your knee and sulked and your grades dropped below admissions standards You posted frequently asking for advice while you were attempting to play college football because you were certain if you were played in the correct position you would make it to the NFL. You were an exercise science major, you claim to have been a Law Enforcement Officer, you have extremely strong opinions with very little experience to support them (particularly regarding offensive football, and training large group of HS athletes) and you are on the verge of a mid season departure from your 2nd team in as many years... Guy, go back home, live with parents and mature a bit. I also seem to remember that murdr was the owner of a highly successful gym.
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Post by 19delta on Sept 16, 2017 6:55:21 GMT -6
Just have to say that the highlighted part of your text falls inline with many if not most of your posts involving anything but scheme--that is to say you absolutely seem to always be worrying about the WRONG THING. Is there less shame in being homeless?
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Post by 19delta on Sept 15, 2017 9:08:17 GMT -6
It's easy to get into trouble... Hell...how many people walking around are just 1 missed paycheck or maybe a serious injury or medical condition away from financial catastrophe?
With that being said, obviously something has to give. If you don't have friends who will take you in, there has to be some family somewhere, even if it isn't your folks. If you have someone willing to take you in until you can get back on your feet, offer to help out around the place... Do the dishes, fold the laundry, mow the grass. Not only will that make the people you are staying with appreciative, but it will make you feel better that you are doing something to contribute, in whatever small way.
Regarding jobs... They are out there if you are willing to widen your net and, at least for the time being, lower your expectations. When I got out of the US Army in '99, all I could find was a part-time job as a gas station attendant and full-time 3rd shift work at a factory through a temp agency. Was a pretty big step down for me. When I was in the Army, I was an "important" guy... Was responsible for a $2 million armored vehicle, weapons, classified equipment, and 3 subordinate soldiers. Had to swallow my pride a lot when I took those jobs.
When you are in the spot you are in, what you WANT to do becomes secondary to what you NEED to do. And no doubt...It can be hard to ask for help. But, there is no alternative. If you do nothing, you are going to be unemployable with bad credit before hitting 30. That's no way to start out your life.
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Post by 19delta on Sept 14, 2017 20:29:46 GMT -6
I coach in St. Louis. We do not have a single white child on the football team. Our school is 99% african american. There is supposed to be a ruling tomorrow about a cop killing an african american suspect 6 years ago. They are shutting down parts of the city, we are letting the kids out of school before the ruling is supposed to drop so we can get them home safely and we go play a game in ferguson tomorrow. Should i, a white man, not let these young men kneel if they so wish to exercise their right to peacefully demonstrate against some of the atrocities that have taken place against men of color from their very own communities? Some of you coach in very sheletered spaces apparently. I love these young men and i fear that some day something could happen to them for NO reason other than being a black man. Been following the situation in St. Louis closely, coachrush. Hoping things stay peaceful for you guys but I also understand why people would be angry if the verdict is not guilty.
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Post by 19delta on Sept 14, 2017 14:17:44 GMT -6
So what do you do for those kids? what are you supposed to do for them? coach 'em up, develop a relationship with them, show them and hold them accountable to the standard they need to survive on their own. I don't see where excusing them for poor behavior or enabling them to protest and outrage against everyone else who is trying to do something with their life is the answer. What is your solution that deviates from that and how does that come into play with this individual protest during a team activity? I agree with your first paragraph. The second paragraph...I guess I tend to be more sensitive to the experiences of others who didn't grow up like me. White guilt, perhaps. With that being said, I commend you for the way you are raising your son. You might not think that what you are doing is a big deal but trust me, it is.
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Post by 19delta on Sept 14, 2017 14:01:00 GMT -6
You choosing to be a responsible father so having a father = "privilege"? we are fighting against the privileged hegemony? Reparations must be made for this injustice. oy my head... Again, 1) get a meaningful education 2) be employed in a meaningful job 3) don't have kids till you have an economic partner that can support that $100k investment There is no grand conspiracy in America, its just that life is a brutal struggle. Privilege, advantage, whatever you want to call it. Of course, if everyone followed your simple rules, we would be a lot better off (perhaps you can get t-shirts and posters printed up and hand them out at low-performing schools). In the meantime, lots of kids are growing up in environments where those three ideas are completely alien. So what do you do for those kids?
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Post by 19delta on Sept 14, 2017 13:56:22 GMT -6
No. You are not getting it. Your son has a very good chance to be successful specifically BECAUSE of you. I don't buy that. I got a letter from my son last week who is in basic training. He wrote that not only was it the things I taught him but also the other coaches in his life that instilled the values in him such as not to ever give up and to always do what's right. These are things that were preached to him not only at home but also going through football from his position coaches and the HC. So it's not just the parents, the coaches play a large part in their lives. Any responsible adult who takes an interest in an impressionable youth can make a difference. That's the point. But what about the kids no one takes an interest in?
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Post by 19delta on Sept 14, 2017 13:54:11 GMT -6
What should Laquan Macdonald been taught that would have prevented the police from killing him and attempting to cover up the incident? Can you not read my post. Do you have such tunnel vision that you cant interpret what I'm saying. It has nothing to do with him. It has to do with the future. Not every kid you coach is going to be killed by a cop. Some of them are going to be the cops. You can influence their future by what they get from your program. Seriously, I feel like I'm communicating with my freshmen Health classes with some you. Wait a minute...You are the one falling back on vagueries and coach speak. What specific lesson would have saved Laquan Macdonald's life?
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Post by 19delta on Sept 14, 2017 13:50:29 GMT -6
chance to be successful specifically BECAUSE of you. baloney The only thing I represent is someone who holds him accountable with a standard of behavior with the three tenets I outlined previously. It wouldn't matter if I was an immigrant from Sri Lanka or a 10th generation English blue blood, there is nothing magic in my blood. Its about what each individual chooses to do for themselves. Life is tough. Maybe we'll show up this Friday and demand that 12 points be put on the scoreboard because....hey...we travelled 60 miles to play the game, and shoot....our booster club only raise $400 this summer...and...I only have 2 assistants on staff.....and....I have to teach 3 periods in addition to being head coach....and..... NOPE. suck it up. do the work. shut the < > up. THAT, was the entire lesson of playing football, at least for me. You either put the work in in the off-season, in practice, show up and compete your ass off....or you got embarrassed at game time. That's reality. You choosing to be a responsible father has nothing to do with magical blood. The point is that many kids DON'T have an adult like you (one who is emphasizing important life skills upon your child).
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Post by 19delta on Sept 14, 2017 13:37:12 GMT -6
the accident of birth puts them on a path to success that has substantially fewer obstacles than others have to overcome. people got in a lot of trouble in the 80s for suggesting that some things just come easier because of their genetic makeup (" that player is just a natural athlete", he's was " born to run like the wind"). These statements discounted the fact that guys like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Warren Moon, while great athletes actually didn't fall out of bed and became great. Those guys were magnificent competitive athletes because they worked harder than their competitors and put in countless hours to be the best. The notion that people with fair skin in America fall out of bed into a trust fund and a Master's Degree is just as absurd. Making these kind of false equivocations to prop up a ridiculous zero-accountability safe zone is toxic. Both for discussion and for shaping people's truthful perspective on reality For the record, my ex-wife is black. I am second generation Polish/Irish immigrants. So technically, my biological son is "black". I'll be sure to let him know that he's been handicapped by society so he shouldn't try to be successful because he's doesn't have to be accountable to how his life turns out. No. You are not getting it. Your son has a very good chance to be successful specifically BECAUSE of you.
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Post by 19delta on Sept 14, 2017 13:22:52 GMT -6
What does that have to do with Laquan Macdonald? Are you saying that if he would still be alive if he had more integrity? Are you really blaming him for his own death? Have you seen the video and read the police testimony? I'm saying that if you want things to change, you have to start with the kids your coaching. Teach them integrity, honesty, to be good husbands and fathers. And when they are the policemen someday, they will make better decisions than to commit crimes and cover up crimes. You can't do anything about what has already occurred. But you can have impact on the future. What should Laquan Macdonald been taught that would have prevented the police from killing him and attempting to cover up the incident?
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Post by 19delta on Sept 14, 2017 13:00:49 GMT -6
Understanding that some people get to start the race of life closer to the finish line than others is not an excuse nor is it destiny. It is simply an admission that there are challenges that some of us never have to even comprehend. That for many people, the accident of birth puts them on a path to success that has substantially fewer obstacles than others have to overcome. Nothing more. Nothing less. It's the realization that issues that don't affect ME personally have profound impacts for OTHERS. On the other hand, your suggestion that people need to just suck it up and pull themselves up by their own bootstraps is analogous to the football coach whose biggest adjustment is to yell out, "Hit somebody!" over and over. I'm not really wanting to insert myself into this debate but your analysis that his points are somehow the same as an ineffective coach yelling out hit somebody on the sideline doesn't apply in this case. I could be wrong but what Brophy has been arguing is that with hard work and good decisions ANYONE could make a life for themselves. He may not use flattering words while doing it but in a nutshell, I believe he is right? I do believe that there are certain situations that cause people to really have to struggle hard to get out of poverty or any kind of a bad situation. I have seen it first hand at some of the places that I have worked.
However, I will also say that in those environments that a number of people willing to put in the work to try and get out are few and far between.You can blame it on a number of things and all it would be is just passing blame onto something else so they wouldn't have to be accountable for their actions. You can say that the ones that make it out are the lucky ones or the exception to the rule, but in my experience, it was the kids that wanted out and did what it took to get out. There are racist people out in the world and it's unfortunate. But we can't blame everything on racism. Anyway, everyone has strong beliefs on the subject and nobody I have ever seen has ever changed their minds so we can talk all we want but more than likely we will not see a change in our lifetime. That's pretty much all I'm saying.
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