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the "what they supposed to look like on the sidelines" is so over-rated. Nothing is taken out of context more...a quick comment from a teammate about how good the opponent is, and you smile in disbelief? <br /> Character is defined every day in practice, in the locker room, tape study, and study hall. You don't know a player from a 10 second cutaway.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">mouseandcat;660752 said:</div><hr>what does his laughing have anything to do with his thoughts on losing?<hr></blockquote><br /><br />You know, all I play anymore is beer league softball. When my team wins, there are smiles in the dugout. When we lose a hard-fought game, there might be some rueful smiles about what could have been if the ball bounced differently a few times. When we completely crap the bed and get blown out, there are no fucking smiles. We feel lousy about our performances and how we let each other down, and we're determined to work harder so we don't embarrass ourselves again.<br /><br />Yeah, it's a five-second video spot taken at the end of the game, maybe out of context. But I'd rather see a team angry and pissed about its performance, not smiling like they didn't care if they'd won or lost a game that hadn't even counted down to 0:00 yet. I want to see fire and fierce competitiveness. I want to see players who take losing personally. I want to see a team with 85 Sofeles out there; I guarantee you they wouldn't be fucking 7-6, or smiling on the sidelines after crapping the bed on national TV, again.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">mbBear;660902 said:</div><hr>the "what they supposed to look like on the sidelines" is so over-rated. Nothing is taken out of context more...a quick comment from a teammate about how good the opponent is, and you smile in disbelief? <br /> Character is defined every day in practice, in the locker room, tape study, and study hall. You don't know a player from a 10 second cutaway.<hr></blockquote><br /><br /><br />Well said.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">HaasBear04;660985 said:</div><hr>Well said.<hr></blockquote><br /><br />Actually, no. Maybe if it were not a recurring theme. But it is. I've seen ZM joking around on the field after prior losses. My coaches used to hate that. And I think they were right.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">KoreAmBear;660786 said:</div><hr>Think Jorge Gutierrez, NCAA first round game v. Maryland, 2009.<hr></blockquote><br /><br />+1<br /><br /><br />Smiling after leading the offense to 5 turnover crapfast. It shouldn't happen....

<blockquote><div class="name-said">BearsWiin;660978 said:</div><hr>You know, all I play anymore is beer league softball. When my team wins, there are smiles in the dugout. When we lose a hard-fought game, there might be some rueful smiles about what could have been if the ball bounced differently a few times. When we completely crap the bed and get blown out, there are no fucking smiles. We feel lousy about our performances and how we let each other down, and we're determined to work harder so we don't embarrass ourselves again.<br /><br />Yeah, it's a five-second video spot taken at the end of the game, maybe out of context. But I'd rather see a team angry and pissed about its performance, not smiling like they didn't care if they'd won or lost a game that hadn't even counted down to 0:00 yet. I want to see fire and fierce competitiveness. I want to see players who take losing personally. I want to see a team with 85 Sofeles out there; I guarantee you they wouldn't be fucking 7-6, or smiling on the sidelines after crapping the bed on national TV, again.<hr></blockquote><br />ok, nice personal anecdote, yes emotional display for 10 seconds is overrated.<br /><br />think about the difference between jerry rice and t.o.<br /><br />if facial expressions are supposed to be a perfect indicator of emotion and if emotion is supposed to be a perfect reflection of the game, by that logic, jerry rice didn't care to win since he wasn't as elated after every touchdown like t.o.<br /><br />right.........

<blockquote><div class="name-said">mouseandcat;661062 said:</div><hr>ok, nice personal anecdote, yes emotional display for 10 seconds is overrated.<br /><br />think about the difference between jerry rice and t.o.<br /><br />if facial expressions are supposed to be a perfect indicator of emotion and if emotion is supposed to be a perfect reflection of the game, by that logic, jerry rice didn't care to win since he wasn't as elated after every touchdown like t.o.<br /><br />right.........<hr></blockquote><br /><br />I don't think I ever saw either of them laughing on the sidelines while their teams were getting bent over and abused. Everybody likes to win, and how they show that after TDs doesn't matter to me. I want people who HATE TO LOSE, and wouldn't be caught dead laughing while it was happening.<br /><br />I want a coaching staff that finds and recruits guys who hate to lose. I want a coaching staff that constantly reminds its players that they should hate to lose. This coaching staff doesn't do that. If they did, we wouldn't see guys laughing on the sidelines after getting reamed on national TV, again. This is not a mentally tough team. It hasn't been for years, and that's all on the coaches.

If my memory serves me right, this was not the first time he showed this attitude after getting soundly beat!

Hey, look at this loser! What's he doing looking like this after a loss? <br /><br /><img src="<img src="<img src="<img src="<img src="" />" />" />" />" />

He's obviously just passing wind.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">LessMilesMoreTedford;661198 said:</div><hr>Hey, look at this loser! What's he doing looking like this after a loss? <br /><br /><img src="<img src="<img src="<img src="<img src="" />" />" />" />" /><hr></blockquote><br /><br />when Maynard become AR, he can laugh all he wants.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">OskiMD;660585 said:</div><hr>Really, why? Doesn't seem like much of a leader to me, but that's fine. I just wish someone could pound some understanding of how to manage a game into his head so that he wouldn't lollygag in the huddle and waste precious time when the team is down with a chance to score before halftime.<hr></blockquote><br /><br /><br />You don't know much about Football. <br /><br />When Cal huddles on Offense it's clearly strictly by coaching design. When Cal "no-huddles" it's by design. Blame the coaches for whatever scheme you see out there in certain game situations because they are in charge.<br /><br />It happened against Stanford too -- Cal huddles, the QB looks at wristband for plays, break the huddle, make defensive reads at LOS, etc, etc. Conversely, Cal "no huddles" pretty well when called upon to do it. <br /><br />It's up to the Coaches to decide what's best for the offense, it's not up to the QB getting those instructions from the Coaches on the sideline. People here watch way too much NFL or something.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">FrankBear21;661208 said:</div><hr>when Maynard become AR, he can laugh all he wants.<hr></blockquote><br /><br />How you're smart enough to breathe, I'll never know.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">Our Domicile;661209 said:</div><hr>You don't know much about Football. <br /><br />When Cal huddles on Offense it's clearly strictly by coaching design. When Cal "no-huddles" it's by design. Blame the coaches for whatever scheme you see out there in certain game situations because they are in charge.<br /><br />It happened against Stanford too -- Cal huddles, the QB looks at wristband for plays, break the huddle, make defensive reads at LOS, etc, etc. Conversely, Cal "no huddles" pretty well when called upon to do it. <br /><br />It's up to the Coaches to decide what's best for the offense, it's not up to the QB getting those instructions from the Coaches on the sideline. People here watch way too much NFL or something.<hr></blockquote><br /><br />I was referring to the end of the first half when Maynard wastes 20+ seconds of extremeley valuable time in the huddle and then ends up calling a timeout. It probably doesn't take a football wiz like you to realize that is poor game management by the QB.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">LessMilesMoreTedford;661214 said:</div><hr>How you're smart enough to breathe, I'll never know.<hr></blockquote><br /><br />because i type fast and say become in stead of becomes... cool story

<blockquote><div class="name-said">OskiMD;661234 said:</div><hr>I was referring to the end of the first half when Maynard wastes 20+ seconds of extremeley valuable time in the huddle and then ends up calling a timeout. It probably doesn't take a football wiz like you to realize that is poor game management by the QB.<hr></blockquote><br /><br /><br />Tell me -- who was TOLD to call the huddle in the FIRST PLACE, even before the offensive series began? <br /><br />You're an utter joke if you think huddling and no-huddling is NOT by coaching design. You do know that Cal can go no-huddle and get playcalls via sideline hand-signals to run more uptempo, right? They done it successfully from Week 1.<br /><br />It doesn't take a troll like you to realize that Cal can go [U]both[/U] huddle and no-huddle but it's up to the coaches to make that decision BEFORE the offensive series even begins.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">Our Domicile;661247 said:</div><hr>Tell me -- who was TOLD to call the huddle in the FIRST PLACE, even before the offensive series began? <br /><br />You're an utter joke if you think huddling and no-huddling is NOT by coaching design. You do know that Cal can go no-huddle and get playcalls via sideline hand-signals to run more uptempo, right? They done it successfully from Week 1.<br /><br />It doesn't take a troll like you to realize that Cal can go [U]both[/U] huddle and no-huddle but it's up to the coaches to make that decision BEFORE the offensive series even begins.<hr></blockquote><br /><br />Too much emotion man, relax.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">LessMilesMoreTedford;661198 said:</div><hr>Hey, look at this loser! What's he doing looking like this after a loss? <br /><br /><img src="<img src="<img src="<img src="<img src="" />" />" />" />" /><hr></blockquote><br /><br />Rodgers said he was smiling because 1. he knew Romeo Crennel (interim coach for the Chiefs) and was happy for Crennel in coaching the underdog Chiefs to a win over the Packers. 2. he realized the undefeated season is no more, and was happy to reflect on the Packers accomplishments.<br /><br />What's there to smile about for Maynard? Was he happy that the coach he loves (Mack Brown) won?<br /><br />Maynard's smile reflects the culture of this team. This team accepts mediocrity, the 'oh well we just lost again, it is what it is' attitude is reflective of Tedfords inability to inject a winning attitude on the team. This is especially apparent when we face adversity on the road, and against good teams.<br /><br />Expect the same sh*t next year.

That was easily one of the most offensive 2-minutes of Cal 2-minute offense I've seen Tedford coach.<br /><br />All first half the UTx offense couldn't fight their way out of a paper cup. Then Coach T says we were fooled by a "trick play" -- while playing 8 in the box w/ 5 Tx WR's and UTx sends the RB through the middle of the line (fooling #90)...hel-lo-o, get a clue. <br /><br />So when Bear offense takes over with 2 minutes....whoa! <br /><br />QbZ runs the ball taking care to NOT go out of bounds...hel-lo-o. <br /><br />QbZ then has awareness issues, wastes the clock and another TO...hel-lo-o. Coach T smiles.<br /><br />QbZ then throws into coverage instead of to the open FB...hel-lo-o.<br /><br />Confusion reins about who knows what, and C Galas resolves it by rolling the snap on the ground (again) so QbZ can lay down to recover and take another nap...hel-lo-o. <br /><br />Punt. <br />Half.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">Our Domicile;661247 said:</div><hr>Tell me -- who was TOLD to call the huddle in the FIRST PLACE, even before the offensive series began? <br /><br />You're an utter joke if you think huddling and no-huddling is NOT by coaching design. You do know that Cal can go no-huddle and get playcalls via sideline hand-signals to run more uptempo, right? They done it successfully from Week 1.<br /><br />It doesn't take a troll like you to realize that Cal can go [U]both[/U] huddle and no-huddle but it's up to the coaches to make that decision BEFORE the offensive series even begins.<hr></blockquote><br /><br />Exactly. I cannot believe that people here actually think Tedford lets Maynard decide whether to huddle or not to huddle. <br /><br />If you look at our offense, we huddle every play, then we go to the line, then everyone looks over to the sideline as a new play is signaled in, Maynard tries to direct people to the right spot, we rush the snap.... it is what we do.<br /><br />I don't know why we don't just go no huddle with a standard formation and signal in the play to begin with.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">SnoozerBear;661258 said:</div><hr>Rodgers said he was smiling because 1. he knew Romeo Crennel (interim coach for the Chiefs) and was happy for Crennel in coaching the underdog Chiefs to a win over the Packers. 2. he realized the undefeated season is no more, and was happy to reflect on the Packers accomplishments.<br /><br />What's there to smile about for Maynard? Was he happy that the coach he loves (Mack Brown) won?<br /><br />Maynard's smile reflects the culture of this team. This team accepts mediocrity, the 'oh well we just lost again, it is what it is' attitude is reflective of Tedfords inability to inject a winning attitude on the team. This is especially apparent when we face adversity on the road, and against good teams.<br /><br />Expect the same sh*t next year.<hr></blockquote><br />yes, that is what rodgers said. and so now we know the mitigating factors that explain his smiling at that one moment. without it, what could one speculate?<br /><br />when did ZM ever say that he was smiling because he enjoys losing?

<blockquote><div class="name-said">mouseandcat;661301 said:</div><hr>yes, that is what rodgers said. and so now we know the mitigating factors that explain his smiling at that one moment. without it, what could one speculate?<br /><br />when did ZM ever say that he was smiling because he enjoys losing?<hr></blockquote><br /><br />It is inferred by the geniuses on this thread because he is a loser because all he does is lose. Infallible logic, really.

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<blockquote><div class="name-said">mouseandcat;661301 said:</div><hr>when did ZM ever say that he was smiling because he enjoys losing?<hr></blockquote><br /><br />Acceptance in losing = enjoy losing? Really?

For what it's worth ( and I dont really care one way or the other) but Maynard was very smiley this morning when seen at the team hotel. Tosh was not. At all.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">ducky23;661339 said:</div><hr>For what it's worth ( and I dont really care one way or the other) but Maynard was very smiley this morning when seen at the team hotel. Tosh was not. At all.<hr></blockquote><br /><br />I don't understand it, is this some sort of protective mechanism from losing? Who could possibly smile so damn much after a loss which reaffirms the belief that this team can't win when it matters?

<blockquote><div class="name-said">SnoozerBear;661355 said:</div><hr>I don't understand it, is this some sort of protective mechanism from losing? Who could possibly smile so damn much after a loss which reaffirms the belief that this team can't win when it matters?<hr></blockquote><br /><br />Maybe because he never has been to San Diego and likes it...maybe because he thinks he is a lock at QB next year no matter what.....considering the fact I've seen him very pouty and frowning on the sidelines after poor play, I wonder why his change of disposition.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">drunkoski;661307 said:</div><hr>It's false bravado. See Nate longshore<hr></blockquote><br /><br />Ha ha - exactly. I see anyone of my players on the sideline laughing and cajoling on the sideline after a loss, I'm pissed. I think it just speaks to the seriousness by which ZM is taking this. Laughing after a bad loss - in a game where you absolutely stunk up the joint?! This must be some new type of athlete. Get used to 5-7 in 2012 with this guy.<br /><br />Now we know why Alabama wasn't going to take ZM even with his brother.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">philly1121;661366 said:</div><hr><br /><br />...Now we know why Alabama wasn't going to take ZM even with his brother.<hr></blockquote><br /><br />Are you slow or something? Bama wanted KA to play safety. Cal said he could play WR, his preferred position.<br /><br />Can that fact sink in for you? Read it twice, if that helps.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">Cal_Fan2;661362 said:</div><hr>...maybe because he thinks he is a lock at QB next year no matter what.....<hr></blockquote><br /><br />I wouldn't be surprised if Maynard start next year. It sucks too because teams have figured out how to contain Maynard's roll outs to the left...oops there goes our secret trick.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">Our Domicile;661369 said:</div><hr>Are you slow or something? Bama wanted KA to play safety. Cal said he could play WR, his preferred position.<br /><br />Can that fact sink in for you? Read it twice, if that helps.<hr></blockquote><br /><br />You totally missed it. Read the Alabama blogs. That will tell u everything you need to know about KA and ZM. Read the Buffalo blogs to regarding Maynard's work ethic.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">SnoozerBear;661355 said:</div><hr>I don't understand it, is this some sort of protective mechanism from losing? Who could possibly smile so damn much after a loss which reaffirms the belief that this team can't win when it matters?<hr></blockquote><br /><br /><br />To find the answers in <i>SmileGate</i>, ZM would have to be interviewed and ask that specific question - Why were you laughing on the sideline? What was that deal about smiling this morning at the hotel, a groupie saw you, etc, etc.<br /><br />Otherwise, I think he's simply taking the whole "PosiBear", "Put on a Happy Face", "Here's comes the Sun" act way too far.

<blockquote><div class="name-said">Our Domicile;661381 said:</div><hr>To find the answers in <i>SmileGate</i>, ZM would have to be interviewed and ask that specific question - Why were you laughing on the sideline? What was that deal about smiling this morning at the hotel, a groupie saw you, etc, etc.<hr></blockquote><br /><br />I like how you added mystery/suspense, to further add to that, maybe other possible questions include -how did you get into Cal with a gpa below 2.0 from Buffalo? In your opinion, were you the better QB in camp despite several witnesses uniformly agreed that Bridgeford was the man in camp? Why didn't Tosh smile after the game or the next morning?

<blockquote><div class="name-said">mouseandcat;661301 said:</div><hr>yes, that is what rodgers said. and so now we know the mitigating factors that explain his smiling at that one moment. without it, what could one speculate?<br /><br />when did ZM ever say that he was smiling because he accepts losing?<hr></blockquote><br /><br />sorry, fixed.