Everybody wants to be elite until they realize how boring becoming elite can be.
Same drills. Same details. Same work. Over and over again.
That’s the separator.
My linebacker coach at ASU stopped a film session one day and said, "Archie, you are the worst practice player I have ever seen that can play the way you do on Saturday."
When I was at my best, I was not a good practice player by most standards. Not because of a lack of effort but because I had to think my way through practice, see and feel what I needed to feel, and many times my body was a step slow. I had to make mistakes. Those were the mental reps that let me turn it on game day.
My rookie year our coaches told me Friday was one of the worst practices we had all season and were concerned going in. We spanked the Packers 45-17 that Sunday in the divisional round of the playoffs.
I knew coaches who showed their players the cards of the exact plays they were about to get in practice. Those players graded out perfect every day. Were they prepared? I don't know.
Not all practices are created equal. Intentional practice is what matters most. The goal is to peak on game day, not redline all week.
Nick Saban had every right to talk like this and chose to not. Cig is successful one time in his entire career & thinks he’s God
There has never been a more glaring difference between SEC and BIG10 Culture
For only the fourth time in history, a school (notre dame) has produced two running backs to go in the first round in the same year. Others include:
- 1987 Texas A&M (Roger Vick, Rod Bernstine)
- 2005 Auburn (Ronnie Brown, Carnell Williams)
- 2008 Arkansas (DMAC, Felix Jones.
Some of the best backfields ever.
Jadarian Price and Jerimiyah Love join ELITE company.
Dear Parents of athletes:
We all know many coaches can be better at how they plan and utilize team practice time. But let’s make sure we are clear about something, your athletes development is not solely on them. In fact, they are just a small piece. To blame them for your athletes lack of production, is a big mistake. Before even second guessing your athletes coaches, answer these questions:
• How much does your athlete really love their sport(s)?
• How much time do they spend on their own daily/weekly practicing their sport(s)?
• What is their attitude like when with their team and things aren’t going well?
• Are they a good teammate?
• How’s their focus?
• Are they able to apply what they are learning?
• Are they in the right situation for their ability level?
• Are they accountable for their mistakes or do they have a habit of blaming and excuse making?
Great coaches can make a huge difference for players BUT they are temporary. Check your athletes habits before anything else.
I won't wait until I die to help my kids.
I will help them in their 30s:
1. With a down payment on a house.
2. Taking their family on vacation
3. Paying for their dinner out
4. Providing free childcare
That's better than any big inheritance left at the grave.
@EllisAndrew_ do you know if the team will have an autograph session at the Shriners Children’s College showdown this weekend like they did last year? If so, do you know which day and what time? Thank you in advance.
@RazorbackBSB will there be an autograph session with the team at this weekend’s Shriners Children’s College Showdown like last year? If so, which day and what time?
Clark Lea did not blame anyone besides themselves with CFP. Says they had chances at Alabama and Texas
“That’s no one’s fault except our own. We had our opportunities and we didn’t do enough. We are not victims in this process. Our ownership is in coming up short…” @chrislee70