skins island connection Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 The media can be jerks at times, but it is also part of his responsibility as DC to answer questions. I say lets wait; eventually whatever the reason, it will come out; if it deserves merit for his reason,then we hope he can resolve his situation. If its just because he doesn't want to, well, sick em'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I have no idea on what the rules of questioning a coach but it seems that some of the questions are on the cusp of being rude. I truly believe that Blache needed a step back from the media because I think he was about to punch someone out probably because he has a "personal issue" with a certain reporter. So instead of keeping himself in that situation, he stepped out. Imagine if your worst enemy in the world always nagged you every week, regardless if you won or lost and how sucky you did and there's nothing you can do about it. You tried jabbing back by asking what he would've done in that situation. None of this new. All started back with Matich during one of the preseason games... Oh please. Matich asked about defensive pressure. Big ****ing deal. Media scrutiny - and by extension fan scrutiny - comes with the territory. I don't have any real problem with Blache bowing out of media interviews. If he thinks it will help him do his job better, fine. But it gets real tiresome when people villainize reporters for asking questions. I will say that Blatche didn't seem to mind the questions when the defense was doing well and he was the toast of the town with his witty quotes. That said, I hope all's well with Blatche. He seems like a decent guy. Losing sucks. So does all the scrutiny and second guessing that comes with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 He's fed up with the media. He's fed up with the stupid questions the reporters try to ask him to rue him into talking into a corner so the media can take it out of context. Stupid questions like "Why can't you generate a pass rush" or "Why are you taking the best Defensive player in the draft who's a pass-rushing monster and making him play LB" you mean? Poor guy, I feel so awful... Hopefully he can hop on the quickest northbound skunk out of Ashburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelgreenie Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 So we find out that Jim Zorn contacted the league himself to let them know that Greg Blache wants out of the weekly press conference. He "needs a break" according to Zorn, for "personal reasons." This whole things stinks to high heaven. It reeks of BS. I kinda wonder if Blache got demoted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Something is definately wrong.. London Fletcher was almost in tears after the Bucs game in the locker room. His eyes swelled up and was saying that it hurt because he knew what type of pressure Blache was going through with them playing as bad as they were. Something might seriously be wrong with Blache... Well, despite my feelings about him and his coaching at times, I certainly hope this isn't the case. I'd like to see the man able to enjoy his retirement, not falling ill. Let's keep our fingers crossed that he's healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Well, despite my feelings about him and his coaching at times, I certainly hope this isn't the case. I'd like to see the man able to enjoy his retirement, not falling ill. Let's keep our fingers crossed that he's healthy. Yes. This is a whole other level beyond football, if there's anything to this speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdlives Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 They're in the process of ditching Blache for Gray. The switch won't officially take place until the bye, but for now they're going to transition Gray into the role of DC. That's my theory anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warpath11 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 There could truly be a presonal issue as it was reported that Blache left the facitlity at 5 yesterday (unheard of on a Thr before a game). We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Stupid questions like "Why can't you generate a pass rush" or "Why are you taking the best Defensive player in the draft who's a pass-rushing monster and making him play LB" you mean?Poor guy, I feel so awful... Hopefully he can hop on the quickest northbound skunk out of Ashburn. lol, gotta hate those tough questions like "what exactly are you doing?". hes a highly paid professional coach, you dont just tell the media youre not talking anymore, its part of the job. if he cant handle it or doesnt wanna handle it, he can be shown the door. frankly his system is way underachieving with this group anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbiggs Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Yeah he needed a break, its been a long year...what preseason and 3 games in. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 lol, gotta hate those tough questions like "what exactly are you doing?". hes a highly paid professional coach, you dont just tell the media youre not talking anymore, its part of the job. if he cant handle it or doesnt wanna handle it, he can be shown the door. frankly his system is way underachieving with this group anyways. Underachieving as an understatement... When you answer questions about your Defense with nonsense that sounds like you're going senile, people will keep digging. That's part of a Coach's job Gibbs hated it and never became good at it, but he never sidestepped it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffylookin Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Blache is looking like a coward. From what I read, Blache will still be making statements to the press and then he will leave and let Gray finish and address the questions. Now there may be something legit and the NFL allowing this does give it some weight, but if Blache can't deal with the press once a week for a personal reason, why is he still going to be able to give a statement to the press but not spend another 15min or so to answer the questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21forlyfe Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Blache please get fired or take another coaching Job..Premote Gray Fire Blache let him take Daniels,Wynn,Carter with him too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 You got to remember these coaches are MEN... They were superior in P.E, and always had talent and probably was picked the first person to form a team or maybe even team captains. They know football. They dont need any geek from english class trying to pin them in a corner. Remember kids P.E. is what being a man is all about. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikie Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 reminds me of that scene from bull durham ZORN It's time you started working on your interviews. BLACHE What do I gotta do? ZORN Learn your cliches. Study them. Know them. They're your friends. Zorn hands Blache a small pad and pen. ZORN Write this down. (beat) "We gotta play 'em one day at a time." BLACHE Boring. ZORN Of course. That's the point. (beat) "I'm just happy to be here and hope I can help the ballclub." BLACHE Jesus. ZORN Write, write--"I just wanta give It my best shot and, Good Lord willing, things'll work out." BLACHE STARTS WRITING them down. BLACHE "...Good Lord willing, things'll work out." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Yes. This is a whole other level beyond football, if there's anything to this speculation. I'm also praying that this is not the case (something health-related for Blache or a member of his family)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 He's fed up with the media. He's fed up with the stupid questions the reporters try to ask him to rue him into talking into a corner so the media can take it out of context. All these coaches are done with the media, especially Zorn. If they just had th balls to say Go f yourself and find yourself another team to root for, I'd be a happy fan. At least I know they care about their team and have pride in what they do. You got to remember these coaches are MEN... They were superior in P.E, and always had talent and probably was picked the first person to form a team or maybe even team captains. They know football. They dont need any geek from english class trying to pin them in a corner. Watching the coaches and how their body languages are when dumb questions are asked, they just have this "Are you kidding me?!?!" look. This isn't serious is it? :hysterical: I mean, if not a joke, this has to be the most ridiculous post I've seen on this board in a long time (and I've been debating with ThePreciating a lot). So, you're saying that jocks are cooler than nerds and therefore Blache shouldn't have to fulfill his contractual obligation to answer for his team's performance? Sounds reasonable and well-adjusted to me! :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 reminds me of that scene from bull durham think zorn called him "meat" one too many times and he said hes not gonna talk anymore? or maybe hes having trouble breathing through his eyelids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 This isn't serious is it? :hysterical:I mean, if not a joke, this has to be the most ridiculous post I've seen on this board in a long time (and I've been debating with ThePreciating a lot). So, you're saying that jocks are cooler than nerds and therefore Blache shouldn't have to fulfill his contractual obligation to answer for his team's performance? Sounds reasonable and well-adjusted to me! :doh: Reporter: I wanted to ask you about the defenisve line adjus..... Blache: HOW MUCH CAN YOU BENCH PRESS!?!?!?! Reporter: ...........um, maybe lik.... Blache: SHUT UP NERD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Reporter: I wanted to ask you about the defenisve line adjus.....Blache: HOW MUCH CAN YOU BENCH PRESS!?!?!?! Reporter: ...........um, maybe lik.... Blache: SHUT UP NERD!!! Exactly. Then Blache ends the interview by chucking a reporter in the trash can and giving him a wedgie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyConway Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Two ideas here in my mind.(1) **** the media, it's inhibiting my productivity and precluding me from doing my job. (2) Dan said not to speak to the media any more because something's afoot. "Yes Masta!" I really believe it's idea number 1 because Blache has always came off as a legit dude. And we can all admit, the media in this town is going ****in' CRAZY...because the SKins are 2-2. I agree with #1. The problem with Blache is that he says whatever is on his mind and sometimes it gives the wrong impression. I would much rather they have a Bellicheat type attitude with the media. My question is, why did the NFL PR folks let this fly? They gave him the OK for this, but why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Exactly. Then Blache ends the interview by chucking a reporter in the trash can and giving him a wedgie. it reminds me of revenge of the nerds, and our coaching staff is the Alpha Betas and the press is Tri Lambs. i can see blache doing his best ogre impression at a press conference. NERRRRRDDSS!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 it reminds me of revenge of the nerds, and our coaching staff is the Alpha Betas and the press is Tri Lambs.i can see blache doing his best ogre impression at a press conference. NERRRRRDDSS!!!!! :hysterical: The visual is almost worth the weekly drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbmayday Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 This seems a little odd to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Chaos47 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Kinda hard to judge the man when you don't know what the reason is. Hell, for all we know it could be for health reasons. Dealing with the press isn't exactly a low stress activity and Blache isn't exactly a young man.Whatever the reason, the team needed to get league approval to do it. That gives an air of legitimacy to it. Yeah and coaching football isn't a low stress job, if he can't handle talking to the media how can he be trusted to handle the stress of coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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