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"Headphone use by players"- one fan's opinion......
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:13 am
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:13 am
A guy was just on Jordy Hultberg's radio show and brought up what I think is a pretty good observation.
He was at the UNC game "pep rally" last week in Atlanta. Coach Miles led the team out to the roar of fans- and a good portion of the players were wearing headphones.
Headphones.
I know. They are young people. Lots of other schools let their athletes do the same thing.
But people.....I think the guy was right. He's of the opinion that the players gave him the attitude they could give a shite less about being there- and only wanted to listen to their f-ing music.
We are NOT other schools. We are better than that.
For the time being, THIS IS THEIR JOB. They represent LSU- it is their "firm", and the fans are the "shareholders". If an employee went into a business meeting wearing a f-ing set of headphones listening to the latest rap tunes, he'd probably get his arse fired sooner rather than later. It shows a blatant lack of seriousness, dicipline, and respect- just my opinion.
The shareholders deserve better. Just as we would have them wear proper attire, we should have them lay down the MP3 players for 15 minutes while meeting the fans. This is not the NFL.
Is that asking too much?
Rant over.
He was at the UNC game "pep rally" last week in Atlanta. Coach Miles led the team out to the roar of fans- and a good portion of the players were wearing headphones.
Headphones.
I know. They are young people. Lots of other schools let their athletes do the same thing.
But people.....I think the guy was right. He's of the opinion that the players gave him the attitude they could give a shite less about being there- and only wanted to listen to their f-ing music.
We are NOT other schools. We are better than that.
For the time being, THIS IS THEIR JOB. They represent LSU- it is their "firm", and the fans are the "shareholders". If an employee went into a business meeting wearing a f-ing set of headphones listening to the latest rap tunes, he'd probably get his arse fired sooner rather than later. It shows a blatant lack of seriousness, dicipline, and respect- just my opinion.
The shareholders deserve better. Just as we would have them wear proper attire, we should have them lay down the MP3 players for 15 minutes while meeting the fans. This is not the NFL.
Is that asking too much?
Rant over.
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Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:15 am to oleheat
quote:
We are NOT other schools.
No kidding?
Sooooo, do you know if other schools have been seen wearing headphones during pep rallies?
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:16 am to oleheat
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:17 am to oleheat
for the love of god
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:18 am to oleheat
Completely disagree. Unless you've played at that level, you have no idea what type of mindset it takes. I would imagine most of the guys are nervous.
People will bitch about anything. If the players came out and were jumping in the crowd giving high fives and autographs people would complain their heads aren't in the game.
People will bitch about anything. If the players came out and were jumping in the crowd giving high fives and autographs people would complain their heads aren't in the game.
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:19 am to oleheat
I hate us, sometimes 
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:21 am to oleheat
quote:
We are NOT other schools. We are better than that.
This always makes me
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:21 am to oleheat
shareholders?
bwahahahahahaha lulz
bwahahahahahaha lulz
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:21 am to Salmon
quote:
for the love of god
THIS! You idiot
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:23 am to oleheat
Les is poetic in his own way...could write a song,
"Heat Rose Up From the Toilet Bowl"
"Heat Rose Up From the Toilet Bowl"
This post was edited on 9/10/10 at 8:24 am
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:25 am to oleheat
yea ok gramps
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:26 am to oleheat
Have you ever watched the players walk down the hill? It's the exact same thing with more tiger fans. And guess what, they're serious as all hell and (gasp) wearing head phones. They get into their mindset for the game and I have no problem with it. I like seeing them in their own zone
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:28 am to BCS Statmaster
my brother who was at the game said UNC had the headphones on, sweat pants, etc.
LSU came out in suits with no headphones.
LSU came out in suits with no headphones.
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:28 am to Prominentwon
quote:
Sooooo, do you know if other schools have been seen wearing headphones during pep rallies?
Have you ever watched ESPN?
Yeah- I've seen other schools do it- but I don't give a damn what other schools let their players do.
Pregame is a different story- listening to music can actually help them relax before going to battle.
But I'm talking about a pep rally- a meet & greet with the fans. You know- the fans. The guys & gals who foot the bill?? Buy the tickets and the merchandise???
It would kind of be nice to see the players give them their full attention- that's all I'm saying.
Don't take my word for it, though. I know some of you are young people. The next time you go in for a job interview- feel free to bring your MP3 player.
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:28 am to Skooter
How long has this headphone thing been going on?
Maybe that's been one of the problems with this team for the past two years.
Make them stop wearing headphones now Les!
Maybe that's been one of the problems with this team for the past two years.
Make them stop wearing headphones now Les!
This post was edited on 9/10/10 at 8:31 am
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:29 am to oleheat
I'm confused as to why you're comparing LSU players at a pep rally to a job interview...
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:32 am to oleheat
quote:
But I'm talking about a pep rally- a meet & greet with the fans.
It was not a meet and greet with the fans. They herded the teams through like cattle. One literally 2 minutes after the other. I don't think they should have done it to begin with. But it was certainly not a meet and greet
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:34 am to oleheat
I was driving to work and heard this guy on the radio... I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
Maybe he was bitter because he finally came to the realization that the players really don't give a shite about him... and why should they? They are 18-22 year old kids - believe it or not, they are in school - this isn't their job. LSU football would be a lot more enjoyable for some people if they stopped acting like the players and coaches owe them shite.
Maybe he was bitter because he finally came to the realization that the players really don't give a shite about him... and why should they? They are 18-22 year old kids - believe it or not, they are in school - this isn't their job. LSU football would be a lot more enjoyable for some people if they stopped acting like the players and coaches owe them shite.
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:35 am to Pilot Tiger
quote:
yea ok gramps
Gramps?
How witty!!! Did you write that all by yourself? YOU, Sir, are a literary genius!
YOU are gonna go places, my friend!!!!
Or, maybe not.
Posted on 9/10/10 at 8:38 am to oleheat
quote:
How witty!!! Did you write that all by yourself? YOU, Sir, are a literary genius!
YOU are gonna go places, my friend!!!!
Or, maybe not.
BOOM!!!!
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