scutterhawk":2y8fl64d said:
So, tell us, did YOU "Roll Your Eyes" when during the game, the announcer SAID EXACTLY the same thing that the OP (Todd) put in the header of THIS POST?
Yes, of course I rolled my eyes. A sportscaster saying something is hardly proof of anything. They are the
kings of speaking in cliches. The things about fans -- and sports media, for that matter -- is that they love romanticizing and coming up with narratives.
"Next Man Up" is not revolutionary, it is a cliche:
KC’s 'next man up' mentality powers Chiefs yet again
Former Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo said today the “next man up” philosophy — which has come into play again this week with Jacoby Brissett likely to start at quarterback tomorrow — is one long ingrained into the Patriots psyche, particularly during his rookie year in 2008.
49ERS ALL IN ON 'NEXT MAN UP' PHILOSOPHY
Ben Roethlisberger talks about the next man up mentality of the team and previews this weeks game vs. the Jets.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer has instilled the “next man up” mentality in his players, and it’s been a common theme in the locker room as the Vikings have faced injuries over the past three weeks.
Green Bay Packers must use Coach McCarthy's next man up philosophy to beat the Detroit Lions on Sunday. A shorthanded win will put the ...
Throughout his coaching career, Tony Dungy has taught his team, "Next man up." He teaches reserves that practice is not simply practice.
Wade Phillips’ defense embodies the “next man up” philosophy
"It affect us, but it's always the next man up," Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux said about the four-game suspension for Vaccaro. "We know he's a big, vital part of our defense. We know it's the next man up to step in and make plays."
On Saturday, the Texans and the Raiders will face each other in a rematch for the AFC Wild Card game. Both teams enter the playoffs without their star players, and have embraced the ‘Next Man Up’ mentality.
That’s part of coach Bruce Arians’ “next man up” philosophy, and it’s served the Cardinals well over the last three seasons.
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"It's not about individual numbers, it's about winning" is also a giant cliche that has been around forever.
“Whatever works, I’m with it,” said Frank Gore, who is averaging 4 yards per carry this season. “If it’s passing, it’s passing. We pass the ball. If it’s running, we run the ball. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to win and if we have to go out there and do the spread again, I’m with it. That’s just the type of player I am. I just want to win.”
DEL RIO: NOT ABOUT NUMBERS, IT'S ABOUT WINNING GAMES
Jack Del Rio reminds the crowd that wins are more important than individual stat lines.
Tom Coughlin: “It’s not about me, not about any one individual. It’s about team. Team above all else will define the Jaguars moving forward."
Bills' new inside Bart Scott details why players must buy into Ryan's scheme. In this defense, players must sacrifice individual statistics.
BENNETT: 'I'VE CAUGHT 90 BALLS AND LOST GAMES.; HERE TO WIN"
Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett says he's not here to rack up fantasy points, he's here to do whatever it takes to win football games.
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"Love your brother"
Michael Philipp Calls 49ers 'a True Brotherhood'
Ronnie Hillman: “The big thing is the camaraderie. [The Vikings] play for each other, and that’s the biggest part. This team has the same brotherhood — these guys treat each other like family the exact same [as in Denver], and that’s what you need to have a championship team.
Cameron Wake: "The brotherhood is strong. It's like a fraternity. It's a family. You have a job to do and 10 other guys are expecting you to do your job so they can do their job. If you don't do your job, you're letting everybody down. You're letting your family down. And if you have too many letdowns, somebody else will be doing your job. You have to respect the brotherhood."
“I know we’re going to build a great team,” Rex Ryan said before adding that he’d like to establish a “brotherhood” or “tribe” to erase the memories of a 2011 season racked with locker room dysfunction and discord.
The Colts have a brotherhood in the locker room. There’s mutual respect from the veterans down to the rookies to the training and equipment staff. Veterans like Robert Mathis, Cory Redding and Antoine Bethea make sure they stay together and keep their focus on winning.
“I want to congratulate these great players and the coaches. They’re an amazing team,” Patriots owner Robert Kraft said after accepting the Lamar Hunt Trophy. “They’re a great brotherhood. They’re a family.”
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So, no, I don't really care what narrative the media forces on it. PC's philosophies are nothing new. They have been around forever. We've heard these same tired cliches for decades.
I do think that PC is amazing motivator. It's not
what he says, it's
how he says it. He also does a great job of letting players be themselves, whereas most coaches are maybe a little more authoritarian. This is why personalities like Lynch thrive here, because he got some leeway and got to be himself.