Comments on: Harbaugh goes old school to motivate his players http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sun, 19 May 2013 00:58:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: phelbin http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2269042 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:14:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2269042 dlions18 says:

Who’s got it better than them?!

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NOOOOBODY!!!

]]> By: alphabeta49er http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2268918 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:42:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2268918 as for me I still think dropping pants and showing naked rear end to team is better motivator

]]> By: fdugrad http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2268712 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:46:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2268712 Put up old pictures? From the title, I thought you were going to report that coach H. bit the head off a rattler or something!

]]> By: time2speakup http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267687 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:43:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267687 Unfortunately for those of us who are soldout fanatics of the game, this one won’t be (in my humble opinion) a sixty minute classic as most are thinking. Aside from a tense moment or two on the sides of both teams, I see this as a tad one sided favoring the Niners. Based on what? 1)Atlanta finally “made it over the hump” with a playoff win, and I’m betting they still have not figured out where their collective heads are; 2) superior Niner defense. That is what the Falcons will have to beat – I don’t think they can; 3) One-Dimensional- we-will-do-this-my-way Nolan calls their D; and 4) GRo’s play calling, and 5)Colin Kaepernick.

]]> By: mikeinsanfran http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267680 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:41:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267680 thekingdave – Totally agree with you. It was just cool to see the #1′s across the board when most players showing their card had “not ranked” or very low rankings

]]> By: joebone http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267653 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:34:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267653 At least he didn’t drop his drawers like Singletary.

]]> By: granadafan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267629 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:30:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267629 Most of the rankings at the “Big 3″: Scout, Rivals, and ESPN are done by unqualified guys who got that position due to being more enthusiastic about recruiting rather than having any credentials. Also, players unlikely to be ranked unless they can afford to go to offseason camps where the real rankings are given out.

We make fun of NFL teams over reaching based on NFL combine workouts in shorts and t-shirts, so it’s no different than high school rankings. Most of the “experts” barely make it to games outside their immediate region or are unable to tell how good a player is against inferior high schoolers.

]]> By: goldrush94 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267592 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:23:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267592 Absolutely brilliant. This team is on a mission and on the verge of greatness. Top to bottom, the most complete team in the league going into next year and favorites to repeat as super bowl champs!

]]> By: gamustangdude http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267564 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:14:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267564 As a Falcon fans I can’t help but admitt that the 49ers have the momentum comming into this game. Jim Harbaugh impresses me every time I watch them play. The Falcons have shown the capability to beat anyone, they play extremely tough at home. However, the 49ers will be ready, they will be motivated. What will make this a long day for Atlanta is if the 49ers can maintain this momentum and execute early in the game. If Atlanta can swing the momentum their way early and keep it close going into the last minutes of the fourth quarter, Atlanta has shown they can win the close ones. Contain Colin, make him throw inside pocket, use the advantage of White, Jones, and Gonzalez over the San Fran secondary. That’s how Atlanta will win.

]]> By: pftiswhatitis http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267556 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:11:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267556 Here’s hoping the Falcons win and an end is puit to stupid stories like this. Genius for that? Really? Clueless 49ers fans.

]]> By: mazblast http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267550 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:10:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267550 fuglyflorio says:

Every coach does this. He probably owes Tom Coughlin money since he holds the patent.
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As if Coughlin was the first to ever do this. Coaches have used this motivational tool for years. It may come as a shock to you, but not everything good and/or original originates from my native city of New York.

Also, nowhere does it say that Harbaugh was the first or that he claims to be the first to do this.

]]> By: lottsmissingfinger http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267519 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:58:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267519 The LA Times had a link to Patrick Willis’ sheet:

National Ranking Overall: Unranked
National Ranking by Position: 60th
State Ranking Overall: Unranked
Rating: 3 stars

]]> By: Patskrieg dot com http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267503 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:55:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267503 “[Randy Moss] is also one of two photos in black and white, and someone taped a note that read: “B.C. 1012” to his bio.”

Okay, I laughed.

]]> By: gritsblitz http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267483 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:47:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267483 Silly niners. Gimmicks are for kids. It is FalconTime!

]]> By: JackAcid http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267478 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:46:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267478 People may not appreciate his demeanor at times, but look no further than Randy Moss making downfield blocks this late in the year as evidence of Harbaugh’s touch with players.

Moss has never been this cooperative about a small role in his career.

Having said that, I think Moss could end up being more of a factor in the next game (or two) than he has been all year.

]]> By: jwil007 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267472 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:45:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267472 Back in 1998 a team traveled to Minnesota and played a team that had the most points in NFL History everyone including Mother Mary picked the Vikings to win!

So what happened????????

Many many people are VERY VERY over confident…. If Atlanta wins I would love to see how many come back and NOT post excuses…..

Like Marco said in Taken…. “Good Luck”

]]> By: thehuckster404 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267465 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:43:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267465 If Coach had done things like this last year, we may not be hearing from players this year about how unprepared they were for the magnitude of the NFC Championship.

]]> By: thekingdave http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267443 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:37:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267443 @mikeinsanfran

Pretty sure it’s common knowledge that Moss was a once in a decade talent that only ended up at Marshall because of off field issues instead of ND or Florida St.

]]> By: 13forgbp http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267436 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:36:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267436 this is not new. this is an old trick that has been used in college for decades. let’s not crown Harbaugh some motivational genius here…he has simply hijacked a great idea, but make no mistake…it ain’t his.

]]> By: tommyribs http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267428 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:35:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267428 That’s awesome – what a great thing to do to recognize, tease and praise your team all at the same time.

I Love it, nice job coach!

]]> By: mgmac http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267408 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:29:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267408 all former players also remember your high school coach’s pep talk-
“do you want it?”
“next time you look into a mirror….”
“do you have what it takes” (coach pointing to his stomach)
“do you have the intestinal fortitude”

]]> By: dallascowboysdishingthereal http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267406 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:29:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267406 Harbaugh is a genius coach. That’s why they are probably headed to the super bowl.

]]> By: mikeinsanfran http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267400 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:27:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267400 As a fan of the team who probably follows 80% of them on twiter, I can tell you the players LOVED THIS. They were all tweeting out pictures of each other’s cards. It was pretty cool. And amazing to see that Randy Moss was #1′s across the board (State, National, Position rank, and Overall Rank).

]]> By: JackAcid http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267393 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:25:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267393 Love him or hate him, he knows how to motivate players.

It’s important for them to understand how far they have come, and what they dreamed of doing when they were that age (ie, winning a Super Bowl.)

]]> By: raiderufan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267387 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:23:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267387 Sometimes I long for the times when info like this never left the locker room.

I’d rather read this in his biography 10 years from now and chuckle.

Maybe I’m wired different?

]]> By: sperminat0r http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267384 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:22:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267384 wow….i wish Raiders had a coach like this guy…a true inspirational coach. Dennis Allen, an emotionless coach, that lacks motivational skills. Its going to be another long reason for the Raiders……hey Jon Gruden…are you reading this? Please talk to Mark Davis….he will definitely consider bringing you back.

]]> By: richwizl http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267375 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:20:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267375 That’s pretty cool. Both teams have a lot to prove this Sunday, it’ll be a tough loss for one of them.

]]> By: fuglyflorio http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267371 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:19:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267371 Every coach does this. He probably owes Tom Coughlin money since he holds the patent.

]]> By: dlions18 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267370 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:19:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267370 Who’s got it better than them?!

]]> By: doresb21 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/16/harbaugh-goes-old-school-to-motivate-his-players/#comment-2267358 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:16:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645632#comment-2267358 Worlds… Greatest… Coach

Genius

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