authentic Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Zorn Delivers Stern Lecture http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfceast/0-2-26/Zorn-delivers-stern-lecture.html Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley August 5, 2008 3:20 PM ASHBURN, Va. -- If you've watched Redskins head coach Jim Zorn in enough news conferences, you know that he's not exactly the fire and brimstone type. In my 45-minute visit with him Tuesday morning, he came across as a cerebral guy who stops and analyzes almost every sentence that comes out of his mouth. But at the end of Tuesday morning's practice, he sensed a teaching moment for his team. We couldn't hear it from our end zone section almost 50 yards away, but apparently a defensive player took exception to something defensive coordinator Greg Blache said and squared off with him in a verbal exchange. Zorn didn't say anything at the time, but after practice, he called the team over and talked to them at length about what it means to show proper respect. He knew his speech was resonating because several veterans were heard saying, "That's right" as he talked. click link for article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepRyder Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I wonder who the defensive player was? Probably a rookie or young guy if the veterans were saying outloud "thats right". Zorn is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Well i know those things happen from time to time. You would expect, that some of the veterans will "deal" with the player in the lockerroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikie Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 interesting, thanks for posting... zorn is exhibiting a real penchant for learning from the more experienced, leaving his ego at the door and learning the coaching position like his young players are learning theirs... hopefully this type of attitude will lead to a successful and long career here in DC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Hmm...I love that he is obviously taking control and resonating with the vets. :applause:...Would love to know what he said lol. But apparently Greg Blache thought it was "perfect" (according to the rest of the article). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I like it. This guy is impressing me all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsNation Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 My guess....Fletcher ...saying "Thats right". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooooleeeey Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 prob tryon... i love zorn!!!!!!!!!!........... so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 My guess....Fletcher ...saying "Thats right". I can see Marcus and Smoot saying it, too lol :laugh:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 prob tryon... i love zorn!!!!!!!!!!........... so far. not after getting posted up for that 35 yard pass completion on Sunday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooooleeeey Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 not after getting posted up for that 35 yard pass completion on Sunday night. nah i love Zorn ...Not Tyron, though i think he could be solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzapf Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 If I had to guess I would say Smoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skull1669 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 prob tryon... i love zorn!!!!!!!!!!........... so far. Yeah thats who I got my money on. I like Obama but, "Zorn for President"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackest Eyes Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Yeah in Zorn's presser he mentioned "family time" or something, ha. He didn't go into anything at length, but I thought it was interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyman214 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Awesome.. He is going to need to take control of the team at times and remind them 'who's the boss'.. Great going Zorny! I mean Coach Zorn.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modazfuk Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Zorn just gets it, period! I especially liked when he asked for input from the player. The boss making his employee feel like a 'somebody' goes a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyLeeGhostHunter Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Very happy to see this.:applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Brown #43 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Here's what I love about Zorn. The guy clearly has his own unique ideas about football and the way things should be done. But at the same time, he's not some blowhard who thinks he invented the game. He's smart enough to have his own ideas about things, but he's also smart enough to draw from the knowledge and experience of the people around him. I really feel good about this guy. I think he's going to make a lot of doubters look very foolish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Damn right. He addressed it. Didn't call anyone out. Zorn has become the man already. Great post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I especially liked when he asked for input from the player. The boss making his employee feel like a 'somebody' goes a long way. He asked for input from Coach Blache not the player in question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedskinDaddy Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 A question: one thing at the end of that article resonated with ME. Is JZ perhaps making TOO nice with the press hacks? Could this in some way ultimately detract from his ability to run this team? Or do I have too many things to worry about as is without adding another to the list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedskinDaddy Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 He asked for input from Coach Blache not the player in question. Coach Blache works for Zorny too brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennSkinsFanhR Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 This is outstanding. No resting on the laurels after a nice win. Keep the fire and pressure up, that is how better teams become better yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjames Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Wow he is spending a hour and a half with the press. I bet that sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess_in_beachtown_nc Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I'm really starting to like this guy... more and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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