Commander Adama Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I remember when I first hear the "Keep It Medium" mantra from Jim Zorn. It irritated me then, and now it is very evident on the field. It looks as though some players took "keeping it medium" to mean playing with no heart, no fire. That is seriously not a sentiment I want coming from our Head Coach. I want the firey go-hard-or-go-home type mentality from the coach. I want the players to feel, if they are not giving everything, then they can be benched by the coach. Something similar to Singletary or Tomlin. This team sorely needs it. With Snyder and Cerrato paying big bucks for any big name out there, they need that type of Coach to put those prima-donna type attitudes in their place and create a team atmosphere. I am not saying, I do not like Jim Zorn, because I do like the man. he is a nice guy, but he is not the guy I want coaching the Redskins anymore. The man is very nice, but he doesn't understand the NFC East. We do not like playing the Eagles, we LOVE beating them. Please stop "keeping it medium" and get that fire we need you to have to coach in the NFC East. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The only thing that should medium is a steak. I want my football team fired up & kicking ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdlives Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The only thing that should medium is a steak. I want my football team fired up & kicking ass. Medium steak, yech. Medium rare FTW. If they're not angry yet, or worse, if Zorn is trying to keep them calm, he should be further removed from coaching and just do the QB coach thing. They need to be angry right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suze109 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The only thing that should medium is a steak. I want my football team fired up & kicking ass. True that. and :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'KanSkinFan Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 For myself, I like Medium salsa For my team: Hot, Hot and Hotter :dallasuck:gaintsuck:eaglesuck:dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassSkinsFan Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Steak should be rare, bloody and messy just like football! BCS you hit the nail on the head - the passion needs to be evident from the HC down to the rookies. This team just doesn't seem to have it. Let's hope that's actually "have it - yet." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Keeping a cool head is a good idea in any sport. Football is not an exception. Keeping a cool head allows intense concentration on the assigned task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Ask this Jim Zorn this question and see his response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crank Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Steak should be rare, bloody and messy just like football! The Redskins have the messy part down. I agree a rare steak thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The only thing that should medium is a steak. I want my football team fired up & kicking ass. medium rare > medium and the whole keeping it medium thing is just going to turn into a huge joke/punchline in the coming year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow24 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Medium with the media, explosive on the field. Do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassSkinsFan Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Keeping a cool head is a good idea in any sport. Football is not an exception. Keeping a cool head allows intense concentration on the assigned task. There's a difference between keeping a cool head and playing with zero passion. I think we're seeing a lot of the latter from our team this year. I also think the "keep it medium" message is meant to support your idea, but ends up being misinterpreted to mean "don't get fired up." It is possible to get really fired up yet remain rational enough to avoid mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassSkinsFan Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The Redskins have the messy part down.I agree a rare steak thought. I like mine blue. :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 There's a difference between keeping a cool head and playing with zero passion. I think we're seeing a lot of the latter from our team this year. I also think the "keep it medium" message is meant to support your idea, but ends up being misinterpreted to mean "don't get fired up." It is possible to get really fired up yet remain rational enough to avoid mistakes. Getting emotionally fired up is a waste of energy. It can't be sustained. Players should stay cool and focused, like a boxer being pummeled by a flurry of punches by his opponent-- he should stay cool and wait calmly for his chance to counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Getting emotionally fired up is a waste of energy. It can't be sustained. Players should stay cool and focused, like a boxer being pummeled by a flurry of punches by his opponent-- he should stay cool and wait calmly for his chance to counter. You tell that to Ray Lewis and Mike Singletary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 You tell that to Ray Lewis and Mike Singletary? If they believe in it, does it make it true? Lots of great players are superstitious. If they believe in them, are their beliefs valid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassSkinsFan Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Getting emotionally fired up is a waste of energy. It can't be sustained. Players should stay cool and focused, like a boxer being pummeled by a flurry of punches by his opponent-- he should stay cool and wait calmly for his chance to counter. The utility of getting fired up is that it can give you an edge when you need it. I'm not talking about a sustained edge, just an extra push at a particular time. This is something I've experienced personally countless times. Of course, you can dismiss this since it amounts to qualitative research, but I can attest to the power of emotion when it comes to a big moment in sports - as can many others here. This Redskins team displays a flat emotional aspect for the most part, and I'm saying this contributes a bit to their lack of success. We disagree on this and have in the past. I guess we'll continue the trend... It's funny - I'm not religious at all, so this sounds like me arguing with a religious zealot, only you're me and I'm them...:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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