San-O Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 But displays of excitement are typically seen as a good thing from a football player. How about displays of humility? Don't confuse excitement with self-promotion.
CarolinaBill Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Celebration after EVERY tackle is killing me. I hate it when they do that
San-O Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 I don't mind the celebrations but I'm disturbed by the recent nature of celebrations. When you celebrate as a team, that's okay. But more and more you see guys running away from their teammates so they can stand apart and bask in the egocentric spotlight. You see guys ignoring their teammates after TDs and even brushing them away so they can do their little premeditated routines. Which is weird because the vast majority of the games have been indoors or in nice weather. Bingo. I really don't like that. Makes the other guy look kind of awkward also.
Dan Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 It's not about caring about winning. It's about showing off. Read San Jose post. I watch plenty of football. You're not addressing the more recent discussion of celebrations. Football is a team sport and you need to win as a team. Thus team celebrations are okay. But this "look I just made a play so I'm gonna run away from everyone else so people can notice that it was me" sort of celebration? Nothing wrong with excitement, football is a game of emotion. But I HATE the individual celebrations. This goes back to the Bruce Smith, Sanford and Son celebrations and everything before and since. Celebrate with your effin teammates. For the most part I agree with your posts. (Mine was a little tongue in cheek.) However, if that were the Bills out there playing with that level of excitement and enthusiam - and winninng - I would mind near as much. I think we'll see these guys settle down a little as the game goes on, but it is nice to see a team come out of the locker room pumped up. Nucci, I'm sure you watch plenty of football. Again, my post was a little tongue in cheek. So, no offense meant.
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nucci Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 For the most part I agree with your posts. (Mine was a little tongue in cheek.) However, if that were the Bills out there playing with that level of excitement and enthusiam - and winninng - I would mind near as much. I think we'll see these guys settle down a little as the game goes on, but it is nice to see a team come out of the locker room pumped up. Nucci, I'm sure you watch plenty of football. Again, my post was a little tongue in cheek. So, no offense meant. No problem, Dan. None taken.
Dan Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 How about displays of humility? Don't confuse excitement with self-promotion. This post, I'll disagree completely with. In a football game, especially the AFC Championship game, I don't' want to see any players on my team display humility. There is no place for humility on the football field. After the game, in the press conference - absolutely. But, out there on the field? Never. You display absolute confidence and swagger. You bust a guy in the mouth and step on his throat. Period.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 So the Colts took Donald Brown with the 27th pick. The Jets got Shonn Greene with the 65th pick. LeSean McCoy was taken at 53 and Knowshon Moreno at 12. Should be interesting to see who has the best career.
lets_go_bills Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Man I hate the Jets. I'm surprised Braylon didn't drop that.
Phlegm Alley Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 The slant pattern that Edwards caught a pass on during the first drive set that play up nicely. I hate the Jets.
loyal2dagame Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 The slant pattern that Edwards caught a pass on during the first drive set that play up nicely. I hate the Jets. i'm starting to get worried. and i hate the jets too.
ofiba Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Man I hate the Jets. I'm surprised Braylon didn't drop that. I thought for sure it was bouncing off of his helmet.
San-O Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 This post, I'll disagree completely with. In a football game, especially the AFC Championship game, I don't' want to see any players on my team display humility. There is no place for humility on the football field. After the game, in the press conference - absolutely. But, out there on the field? Never. You display absolute confidence and swagger. You bust a guy in the mouth and step on his throat. Period. Vince Lombardi: http://www.famousquotesandauthors.com/search.html Stated to a running back after an overly exuberant display of celebration: Next time you make a touchdown, act like you've been there before. - Vince Lombardi
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 After that long TD bomb, this is a pretty big possession for Indy. Thought I'd state the obvious. They're mixing in the run nicely, I guess to slow down the Jets blitz package.
Phlegm Alley Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 What is the line in this game? Is it 12?
Dan Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 OK... serious question. I don't watch much college football. But, Sanchez was supposedly not ready for the NFL and lots of questions about him - yet all he's done is win. Vince Young, same thing. OK, so now we have this Tebow guy, that's not supposedly ready for the NFL, but all he's ever done is win. My question is... should we place more emphasis on someone who knows how to win and has proven he knows how to lead his team, and consider someone like Tebow? And not worry so much about tangible things line mechanics and such?? My question doesn't relate to Tebow, but more along the line what's more important.. tangible qualities like arm strength and mechanics or intangible qualities like being a leader and motivating teammates?
Phlegm Alley Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Tough break right there not getting in for the TD. I believe in a situation like that, you need to huddle up and call the best play possible, but Nantz was right, they did rush to the line.
bladiebla Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Errr Dan... Vince Young may not be such a good example... Sure he's doing good now but his first season... lol... Edit no matter what getting a QB that succeeds has about a 30% success ratio on first rounders. The question is what are the factors making it a success... Know the answer and become a rich man...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 What is the line in this game? Is it 12? Most of the spreads were Colts -7.5
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