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One lesson TM7 seemed to have learned better than anyone else.
Posted on 8/18/12 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 8/18/12 at 1:18 pm
Coaches are constantly reminding defensive players to always be around the ball. This is a lesson that didn't seem to be lost on Mathieu, and it had a lot to do with why he was such an opportunistic player. If that is his only legacy to his former teammates, it will be a very valuable one.
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Posted on 8/18/12 at 1:22 pm to LSUBSJD
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Coaches are constantly reminding defensive players to always be around the ball. This is a lesson that didn't seem to be lost on Mathieu, and it had a lot to do with why he was such an opportunistic player. If that is his only legacy to his former teammates, it will be a very valuable one
LET IT GO please. If you stated that about Mo Claiborne, then I get it. He served his time, switched positions, etc. Was the best DB in the nation last season.
Mathieu is a disgrace to himself and his family and is paying for it now.
Posted on 8/18/12 at 1:24 pm to LSUBSJD
Thanks for reminding us
Posted on 8/18/12 at 1:40 pm to LSUBSJD
This was needed.
Posted on 8/18/12 at 1:51 pm to LSUBSJD
Good point, I think, although the Rant loses its mind over it because it's another Honey Badger thread.
Following his lead in how to be a ball hawk does not endorse the things that led to his downfall. Our culture tends to have a hard time separating the two (as the old Charles Barkley "I'm not a role model" position discussed).
As a cautionary tale, the Mathieu story is useful for young players. But you can still learn something by looking at HOW he played (and will play again, I add hopefully).
Following his lead in how to be a ball hawk does not endorse the things that led to his downfall. Our culture tends to have a hard time separating the two (as the old Charles Barkley "I'm not a role model" position discussed).
As a cautionary tale, the Mathieu story is useful for young players. But you can still learn something by looking at HOW he played (and will play again, I add hopefully).
This post was edited on 8/18/12 at 1:52 pm
Posted on 8/18/12 at 2:11 pm to LSUBSJD
I believe his ball skills are just pure natural. Certainly he has listened and learned, but I would say he has naturally learned his craft by watching and doing, more so than purely being coached.
Posted on 8/18/12 at 2:29 pm to LSUBSJD
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Coaches are constantly reminding defensive players to always be around the ball. This is a lesson that didn't seem to be lost on Mathieu,
kids like TM7 come along once every 5yrs if you're lucky. instinct...desire...discipline (on field)...a fearless nature (a two edged sword) combined with fleet feet, extreme talent and most importantly....the want to stand out and perform are what makes kid's like TM7 a coaches wet-dream.
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If that is his only legacy to his former teammates, it will be a very valuable one.
quite true....losing him, Mo and especially Brooks has left a hole that seemingly will be impossible to fill. our kids need to grow up and grow up fast. there is little room for error.
geaux kids.Posted on 8/18/12 at 2:52 pm to LSUBSJD
SHUT THE frick UP! Holy shite you people are dumb. Let it go.
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