kramdizzle Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 funny story Gibbs really is a class act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNatsFan Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 A cold chill ran up my spine. You think you know a guy. But you can never really be sure. Wow, and I always thought he was a good guy. Thanks for letting us know Om. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpshakers Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Good story, great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattskins83 Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 Whoa ... talk about a Small World. I was in Gibbs' group that day. My short game was off a bit on the front nine--I kept leaving everything short. Was getting kind aggravated, and I probably said so once too many times. Gibbs and I were sharing a cart, and on our way down the 11th fairway, he turned to me and said he thought he'd noticed that the knuckles on my left hand looked a little pale in my takeaway when chipping. He suggested I might be gripping a bit tight, which as everyone knows is death around the greens. So I took his advice to "hold it like a tube of toothpaste", and sure enough, the rest of the the day I was money around the greens. Ended up shooting a 79, but given that I had a 44 at the turn, all things considered I'd have to say it was a decent day. I guess the only thing I can't quite figure is how he knew my knuckles were white. I mean, I never take off my glove until I putt. Strange. But that's not the point. What's kinda funny--in an ironic (who is this Joe Gibbs guy REALLY) kind of way--is that as we were sipping our iced teas at the 19th hole after the round (his Earl Gray, mine Long Island), he leaned over, kinda conspiratorially, and mentioned that one of his best friends had just won the prestigious Auditor of the Year award the IRS gives out every April. I was like, "Um ... and?" He smiles this little devilish smile, looks around to be sure no one's eavesdropping, and says he'd noticed that on the golf bag of the guy who'd nearly decapitated him out there earlier in the day, he'd spotted the man's name tag and address, memorized them (he has a photographic memory), and already "set the wheels in motion." Apparently, he called his friend from the Pro Shop phone (when we all thought he was in the john) and told him that some gentleman he'd met at a church charity function had been bragging just a bit too loudly about skimming funds and how since he'd gotten so good at it, he never had to work any more and could spend all his time on a golf course. Said he'd reported the guy and his IRS friend was "all over the case." There was a steely, kind of spooky glint in Coach's eye when he said this, and his voice kind of trailed off as he finished, and took a long, slow sip of his Earl Gray. "Plus," he said, to no one in particular, "I know the head groundskeeper here. Even as we speak, he's got people pouring coarse-ground sugar into the guy's gas tank in the parking lot." A cold chill ran up my spine. You think you know a guy. But you can never really be sure. So you were actually there that day? Thats pretty amazing to say the least. Small world indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 What's not to like about Coach Gibbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 So you were actually there that day? Thats pretty amazing to say the least. Small world indeed.Here's the million dollar question. Without completely ratting out Gibbs (yes, I'm asking you to direct your loyalty to the team before family), you should find out if he randomly got audited or had immediate car trouble to see if Gibbs was just huffing and puffing to save face or if there was actually bite to his bark. He could've just been trying to look cool in front of Om.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcl6h Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I smell some BS here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo2k2ndc Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Kinda Funny, Im not rich or nothing but even now id be pissed, if he hit me, not by missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington53fan Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 How did you get to ride the car and play golf with Coach Gibbs himself? That is amazing and I am curious to see how you pulled that off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselPwr44 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Whoa ... talk about a Small World. I was in Gibbs' group that day. My short game was off a bit on the front nine--I kept leaving everything short. Was getting kind aggravated, and I probably said so once too many times. Gibbs and I were sharing a cart, and on our way down the 11th fairway, he turned to me and said he thought he'd noticed that the knuckles on my left hand looked a little pale in my takeaway when chipping. He suggested I might be gripping a bit tight, which as everyone knows is death around the greens. So I took his advice to "hold it like a tube of toothpaste", and sure enough, the rest of the the day I was money around the greens. Ended up shooting a 79, but given that I had a 44 at the turn, all things considered I'd have to say it was a decent day. I guess the only thing I can't quite figure is how he knew my knuckles were white. I mean, I never take off my glove until I putt. Strange. But that's not the point............. So,you got that going for you Om. Which is nice....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failing2BOptimistic Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I once saw Joe Gibbs pry a baby from the jaws of an alligator's mouth while reciting the star spangled banner to a group of disadvantage orphans, he's that great of a man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I once saw Joe Gibbs pry a baby from the jaws of an alligator's mouth while reciting the star spangled banner to a group of disadvantage orphans, he's that great of a man... Let's not get carried away. It was a crocodile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasRoane Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Let's not get carried away. It was a crocodile. I heard about that. Gibbs also routinely plays with Gates, the new Sec of Defense. All you guys posting that Gibbs should go better be wearing your Aluminum hats each night. The NeoCons are coming for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysaskin Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I'm 28 and behind Coach Gibbs 100%, I might call for the head of Gregg (the extra g is for genius) Williams sometimes but I am glad the franchise is back in Gibbs' hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarhog Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Good thing it wasn't Parcells on that green. No WAY the ball gets past those man boobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Terrapin Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Good thing it wasn't Parcells on that green.No WAY the ball gets past those man boobs. :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Terrapin Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 as for you, thomasroane - stop with the young pups man, dont stereotype people younger than you..... there are plenty of older people looking for a new coach too. I heartily agree. Stupidity is not restricted to the young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudMouth12thMan Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Great story...why can't I be that nice on the course? :doh: He really exemplifies class and character. It's a blessing to have him as our coach. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins247 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Hey guys, this is a little story that I wanted to pass along about our beloved coach, Mr. Joe Gibbs. Last week I was visiting my girlfriend in Charlotte, NC (which Joe mainly resides) and I was having dinner with her Aunt and Uncle. This was the first time I had met them and he was unaware that I was a Skins fan. He decided to fill me in on a little story when her Uncle and his son were golfing on the Peninsula Golfcourse(ritzy goldcourse in Charlotte). He noticed that far up on the green was Coach Joe, not being a Skins fan himself he wasnt excited, but thought it was pretty cool. As golfers know, there is a certain etiquette involved when hitting a ball on to a green...you make sure the people there are off. Knowing this, he decided to hit the ball, but only because he didnt think he could hit it that far. Sure enough, he blasts the ball and it flys by Joe's torso area. Terribly embarrassed he quickly got on his golfcart and darted to the green. He apologized profusley basically saying, "I didnt think I could hit it that far." Coach Joe responded with his famous snicker replying, "Hey, I'm just impressed you hit the ball that far. I wouldve taken a shot in th head and not said a word!" I thought this story was pretty funny, not to mention a testament to how good of a person Coach Gibbs is. Many people in his financial position wouldve taken it personally, but he just had a good laugh about it. Theres a good bit of negativity on this bored, and I thought I'd lighten things up a bit. Coach Joe is a class act all the way. Hope you guys enjoyed the story. :helmet: Uh, good story. But the Peninsula isn't in Charlotte, dude. It's in Cornelius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattskins83 Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Uh, good story. But the Peninsula isn't in Charlotte, dude. It's in Cornelius. You are correct sir. However, I did not say Cornelius due to the simple fact that most do not know where it is. Its the same principle as saying, Im from DC, but your really from Gaithersburg, MD...20 minutes outside. Yes, you yourself are aware that your not actually from DC, but people unfamiliar with the area can understand your message a bit clearer. Im glad we had this talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I never played real golf before I just played put-put, I want to go to a driving range one day. Good story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins247 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 You are correct sir. However, I did not say Cornelius due to the simple fact that most do not know where it is. Its the same principle as saying, Im from DC, but your really from Gaithersburg, MD...20 minutes outside. Yes, you yourself are aware that your not actually from DC, but people unfamiliar with the area can understand your message a bit clearer. Im glad we had this talk. whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkforhall Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I never played real golf before I just played put-put, I want to go to a driving range one day.Good story. Its good to have goals and dreams. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzod Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 whatever Sidney, relax. Have a cream soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattskins83 Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 whatever Wow..tuely ingenious response. You have to be up for the Pulitzer. Bravo sir, bravo. :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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