August 6th, 2012 at 10:21 PM ^
I liked what Hoke said at the very beginning about how they were going to put them out of their comfort zone so that Saturdays were easy. We have a staff who can balance the positive reinforcement, conditioning and motivational aspects of practice and conditioning with the idea that Saturday will be a relative breeze. That's certainly not a bad thing.
I also like it when Hoke talks about how, if the coaches have to be the leaders of the team, that distracts from their own job and decreases their effectiveness. This is important, and I hope that the experience with the Navy SEALs underscores the need for players to be the leaders on the field.
One of the more interesting questions, to me, was the one towards the end where they asked him what he wanted to see out of this team, and the answer was somewhat Bo-esque to me. Basically, physical and mental toughness, and I think that this staff can achieve that in a way that mixes new school management and some old school football - I think it will yield some great results myself.
August 6th, 2012 at 10:22 PM ^
It's highly entertaining to watch this press conference while simultaneously reading the transcript.
August 6th, 2012 at 10:36 PM ^
We have not had a good meltdown since the days of the negbang. Surely, this is a sign from the gods.
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August 6th, 2012 at 11:06 PM ^
Brady Hoke has to be one of the best press conferences in the country, right? I love his nothing responses. Like he'll answer the questions, but he won't really answer them. As in you get nothing concrete. There are so many Hokeisms (as Tremendous noted, only 3 tremendouses in this press conference). He might not be the most entertaining, but he's a joy to watch. May be it's just because he's so Michigan.
You probably have to have Les Miles, Steve Spurrier, and Mike Leach up there as most entertaining. I'm in the minority of people who loves Lane Kiffin because he's just such a douchebag, and it's hilarious how much of a douchebag he is. I just love the way Hoke carries himself though, which is why he'd have to be high up on my list.
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August 6th, 2012 at 11:29 PM ^
9 on 7 is a running game drill.
All of the offense minus the two wide receivers.
All of the defense minus the four defensive backs.
True manball.
August 7th, 2012 at 12:09 AM ^
Thanks again for the Presser Video!
I know about MLive and Ann Arbor.com, but having the transcript with the video gives me that warm and chippy feeling. Time to order the Michigan Student Shirt, and begin planning the pilgrimmage to Ann Arbor mecca!
is that Coach Hoke didn't give us more information about that punting battle! Inquiring minds want to know, coach!
