wrestle87 Posted October 16 Posted October 16 The fascinating trend of wrestlers adopting the mannerisms of their coaches continues in fascinating fashion, Plott sounds an AWFUL LOT like DT and Cael in his most recent interview. I find this trend so amusing. So many Okie State guys used to sound like angry short cowboys (J Smith), ditto for iowa guys using the highly idiosyncratic cadence of the brands bros. Now it continues in the DT era. What are some other notable coach speaking styles that get passed onto athletes that I'm forgetting? 1
Konquest Posted October 16 Posted October 16 Funny that you mention Okie State because Coleman Scott (Waynesburg, PA) and Eric Guerrero (San Jose, CA) both talk just like John Smith. 2
alex1fly Posted October 16 Posted October 16 How do you sound short? Just wondering. haha makes sense. These kids are still at an impressionable age and the coach/mentor relationship can last a lifetime. 2
meZYNbrink Posted October 16 Posted October 16 I've noticed this too over the years, I think a lot of it can be attributed to a relative lack of media training. Because of that, when athletes are put in situations that are public facing, they manifest a lot of the personality, mannerisms, and talking points of their coaches, which I no doubt they've internalized as they've watched their HC/AC deal with public speaking to the team, donors, and media. 1
Elevator Posted October 17 Posted October 17 On 10/16/2024 at 11:13 AM, wrestle87 said: The fascinating trend of wrestlers adopting the mannerisms of their coaches continues in fascinating fashion, Plott sounds an AWFUL LOT like DT and Cael in his most recent interview. I find this trend so amusing. So many Okie State guys used to sound like angry short cowboys (J Smith), ditto for iowa guys using the highly idiosyncratic cadence of the brands bros. Now it continues in the DT era. What are some other notable coach speaking styles that get passed onto athletes that I'm forgetting? ok - but not all. For example, Carter Starocci, Ferrari, Suriano and many others appear to have maintained their own unique styles of communication. 1
CHROMEBIRD Posted October 17 Posted October 17 23 hours ago, meZYNbrink said: I've noticed this too over the years, I think a lot of it can be attributed to a relative lack of media training. Because of that, when athletes are put in situations that are public facing, they manifest a lot of the personality, mannerisms, and talking points of their coaches, which I no doubt they've internalized as they've watched their HC/AC deal with public speaking to the team, donors, and media. Most of the big D1 programs have their athletes & staff undergo sports media training. Money v.well-spent since one slip-up can end up costing a boatload of money in donations, recruiting, admissions, and merch. But athletes need to actually pay attention and use what they learn. I also wonder how they advise kids on social media these days, where saying or doing outrageous things leads to more clicks, clout, and money.
meZYNbrink Posted October 18 Posted October 18 20 hours ago, CHROMEBIRD said: Most of the big D1 programs have their athletes & staff undergo sports media training. Money v.well-spent since one slip-up can end up costing a boatload of money in donations, recruiting, admissions, and merch. But athletes need to actually pay attention and use what they learn. I also wonder how they advise kids on social media these days, where saying or doing outrageous things leads to more clicks, clout, and money. Which obviously paid off when AB called Muhammad a false prophet.
Hammerlock3 Posted October 18 Posted October 18 On 10/16/2024 at 11:16 AM, Konquest said: Funny that you mention Okie State because Coleman Scott (Waynesburg, PA) and Eric Guerrero (San Jose, CA) both talk just like John Smith. I always liked esposito for remaining a jersey guy. Not that I judged the guys for turning into Smith...except for guerrero because no one likes him. 2 1 "Half measures are a coward's form of insanity."
CHROMEBIRD Posted October 18 Posted October 18 3 hours ago, meZYNbrink said: Which obviously paid off when AB called Muhammad a false prophet. Re-read the post you just quoted. Third sentence in, if it's too hard for you.
jackwebster Posted October 19 Posted October 19 On 10/16/2024 at 3:15 PM, alex1fly said: How do you sound short? Yeah. Scott and EG sound like him but it's not because he's short. JS has got that classic Oklahoma lilting drawl. It's not that nasal twang like they have in Southeast. It's not the loud, macho, self-importance that Texans have. It's soft, but not the high-pitched stacatto (effeminate?) Of Appalachia. There's something sneaky in their delivery, like they know something you don't.
Caveira Posted October 19 Posted October 19 16 hours ago, CHROMEBIRD said: Re-read the post you just quoted. Third sentence in, if it's too hard for you. He was way to busy pizzin on graves to read all of the sentences…..
AgaveMaria Posted October 19 Posted October 19 21 hours ago, meZYNbrink said: Which obviously paid off when AB called Muhammad a false prophet. When everyone knows it is Russell Nelson, Prophet of the Mormon Church - the one True Church and the only one with an actual Prophet who speaks for The Lard. ” Never attribute to inspiration that which can be adequately explained by delusion”.
ionel Posted October 19 Posted October 19 Is it true Michigan State assistant coaches used to squawk from the corner like a macaw? .
meZYNbrink Posted October 21 Posted October 21 On 10/19/2024 at 7:16 AM, AgaveMaria said: When everyone knows it is Russell Nelson, Prophet of the Mormon Church - the one True Church and the only one with an actual Prophet who speaks for The Lard. Famously invented the eponymous half nelson technique.
AgaveMaria Posted October 21 Posted October 21 28 minutes ago, meZYNbrink said: Famously invented the eponymous half nelson technique. Actually he is using the position to push his pet peeves. Now they don't want to be called Mormons - after the last two leaders pushed "I'm a Mormon" campaign and "Meet the Mormons" books and supposedly Mormon means "More Good". They keep changing the never changing temple ceremonies - those passed down from Adam to the present day... At lease we have Cael Sanderson and are glad he did not commit to BYU. ” Never attribute to inspiration that which can be adequately explained by delusion”.
D3 for LU Posted October 21 Posted October 21 41 minutes ago, AgaveMaria said: Actually he is using the position to push his pet peeves. Now they don't want to be called Mormons - after the last two leaders pushed "I'm a Mormon" campaign and "Meet the Mormons" books and supposedly Mormon means "More Good". They keep changing the never changing temple ceremonies - those passed down from Adam to the present day... At lease we have Cael Sanderson and are glad he did not commit to BYU. As BYU dropped wrestling in 2000 (Cael about to win his 2nd of 4 NCAA titles that year... ) D3 Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.
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