PockyAF
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Do we have any motivators with great charisma at the top coaching positions? I'm talking about guys like Bush, Dennison, and especially our HC, Kubiak.
Are these coaches the type of coaches that can give a overwhelming speech before a game that will get players to play at the highest potential, to overachieve past their limits for 60 minutes on gameday. A coach that can give a post-game speech to uplift the team's spirits when they lost a heart-breaker and get them to go into practice on Monday/Tuesday and bust their tails to prepare for the next game and come out victorious?
I just watch an the intro to ESPN's "NFL Films" featuring the 2009 Balt. Ravens. In that scene, John Harbaurgh was giving a speech, using the props of sword and shovel. I was zoning in and out due to me being overcame by hunger and trying to make some food, but I think the shovel indicates burying the past season and sword going into battle of the new season.
I completely tensed up while watching this speech sequence given by Coach Harbuargh. How he got his entire team undivided attention as he held the sword and shovel above the head and how the entire locker room erupted with excitement and intensity as Coach slashed the sword forward and the team began to set off towards the field.
I wish I could elaborate on Coach Harbarugh's speech, but like I said I was suffering through immense hunger and didn't pay attention until the end of the scene.
Now, this got me thinking, how does Kubiak deliver a speech in the Texan's locker room? Well, I look around NFL Videos and Texans TV and could only find one video of his giving a speech, and that was after the Pats game. The first thing that came to mind was. Hank Hill. Just because the way he talks and his accent. I did like how he gave the game ball to McNair(and coincidentally given a contract extension weeks later. )
; however, the way the team reacted to it was amazing and gave me a warm feeling inside .
But, his speech was a bit underwhelming, he talked to the players as if he's one of them and not a higher authority, i,e being the head coach of the team. I know these guys are all adults, but the head coach is suppose to be the commander when certain situations requires them to. Like giving a locker room speech.
Come to think of it, I never really seen Kubiak display too much emotion, in the locker room, nor on the sidelines. The only one that comes too mind was, I believe, the OD fumble against CAR 07. The question is, how much is Kubiak or the rest of our coaches bringing out of our players. Would it be a greater effort from our players on gameday if they were given a General Patton-esque battle speech?
BTW, this is not a Kubiak-hate post/thread. I actually like Kubiak and wants him to succeed; and I still remember his post-conference when he first arrived to Houston as their new HC. When he said I want to bring a NFL championship home to Houston, I truly knew he meant it will do everything he cans to achieve it.
EDIT: The Sword and Shovel speech was after they made the playoffs, going into their game against the Pats. My mistake. Here's an article that gave more insight into it; wish I could find a video to share though.
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/2010/01/harbaugh_and_the_sword.html
Are these coaches the type of coaches that can give a overwhelming speech before a game that will get players to play at the highest potential, to overachieve past their limits for 60 minutes on gameday. A coach that can give a post-game speech to uplift the team's spirits when they lost a heart-breaker and get them to go into practice on Monday/Tuesday and bust their tails to prepare for the next game and come out victorious?
I just watch an the intro to ESPN's "NFL Films" featuring the 2009 Balt. Ravens. In that scene, John Harbaurgh was giving a speech, using the props of sword and shovel. I was zoning in and out due to me being overcame by hunger and trying to make some food, but I think the shovel indicates burying the past season and sword going into battle of the new season.
I completely tensed up while watching this speech sequence given by Coach Harbuargh. How he got his entire team undivided attention as he held the sword and shovel above the head and how the entire locker room erupted with excitement and intensity as Coach slashed the sword forward and the team began to set off towards the field.
I wish I could elaborate on Coach Harbarugh's speech, but like I said I was suffering through immense hunger and didn't pay attention until the end of the scene.
Now, this got me thinking, how does Kubiak deliver a speech in the Texan's locker room? Well, I look around NFL Videos and Texans TV and could only find one video of his giving a speech, and that was after the Pats game. The first thing that came to mind was. Hank Hill. Just because the way he talks and his accent. I did like how he gave the game ball to McNair(and coincidentally given a contract extension weeks later. )
; however, the way the team reacted to it was amazing and gave me a warm feeling inside .
But, his speech was a bit underwhelming, he talked to the players as if he's one of them and not a higher authority, i,e being the head coach of the team. I know these guys are all adults, but the head coach is suppose to be the commander when certain situations requires them to. Like giving a locker room speech.
Come to think of it, I never really seen Kubiak display too much emotion, in the locker room, nor on the sidelines. The only one that comes too mind was, I believe, the OD fumble against CAR 07. The question is, how much is Kubiak or the rest of our coaches bringing out of our players. Would it be a greater effort from our players on gameday if they were given a General Patton-esque battle speech?
BTW, this is not a Kubiak-hate post/thread. I actually like Kubiak and wants him to succeed; and I still remember his post-conference when he first arrived to Houston as their new HC. When he said I want to bring a NFL championship home to Houston, I truly knew he meant it will do everything he cans to achieve it.
EDIT: The Sword and Shovel speech was after they made the playoffs, going into their game against the Pats. My mistake. Here's an article that gave more insight into it; wish I could find a video to share though.
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/2010/01/harbaugh_and_the_sword.html