I'm going with Dr. Knobb.

bearister said:

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I'm going with Dr. Knobb.

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Crack up..

The cynical side of me would say that an inspiration speech would start out, "Gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to the new Head Coach of the California Men's Basketball team ...."

.... but that would be a petty throw-away joke

Matt Foley

Bob Huggins

I'd like to see what would happen if Wyking walked in with an extremely rich donor who said, "Men, this is Dr. Hadden. As you know, he is a billionaire Cal grad. What you don't know is how the financing of our program works. And I'm here to tell you it's all bank rolled by him. So please give him your attention now"

"Hello everyone. It's nice to meet you. Of course, I already know all of you extremely well. I've watched every game. I know your strengths and your weaknesses, and nobody here is perfect, including me. But I also definitely know that you are capable of winning so many more games this season. Yet, something is missing, and I'm here to provide our team with exactly that, proper motivation, so we can finally push it over the top. This is not the team that will go down in history as winless. Not under my watch! This is the moment that you've worked years for, that you've been waiting for.

"So behold this challenge for you, men.
Inside this suitcase (which he then flips open for display) is $20,000 for each of you if you can win THIS game.

"Now, you're probably wondering about NCAA infractions right about now, and I'm here to tell you that is the biggest bunch of BS I've ever seen. You think Kansas, North Carolina, Arizona are incentive-free organizations? No way. I could go on and on.... The NCAA doesn't care, because they are making bank. The recent tv contract deals are worth 3 BILLION DOLLARS. Let that figure sink into your heads. So, there are no infractions to worry about. And my deal to you right now is to go out there and win, then come back and collect your cash.

Good luck, men."

Wyking in closing: "That's it boys. You heard the man. Let's go get it done! This is what we came here for, to seize opportunity. 'Go Bears' on three!"

Gotta go with Ray Romano

Gimme some James Bethea. I still get fired up every time I see this.

All for one.

Greatest motivational speech of all time. Would need to be adapted somewhat since we're kinda the nerds.

Richmondbear2 said:

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Matt Foley

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bearister said:

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I'm going with Dr. Knobb.

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Bill Murray in Meatballs

Ah, good call.

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TheSouseFamily said:

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Greatest motivational speech of all time. Would need to be adapted somewhat since we're kinda the nerds.

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Oh.......now you've gone and done it

1. Great Choice
2. It gives me the opportunity to play

It's interesting to reflect on the progress of nerd rights and nerd persecution since that film came out with its hopeful message of nerd equality and dignity. We still have a long way to go though to realize MLK's dream that "that one day, the sons of former nerds and the sons of former jocks will be able to sit together at the table of brotherhood."

concordtom said:

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I'd like to see what would happen if Wyking walked in with an extremely rich donor who said, "Men, this is Dr. Hadden. As you know, he is a billionaire Cal grad. What you don't know is how the financing of our program works. And I'm here to tell you it's all bank rolled by him. So please give him your attention now"

"Hello everyone. It's nice to meet you. Of course, I already know all of you extremely well. I've watched every game. I know your strengths and your weaknesses, and nobody here is perfect, including me. But I also definitely know that you are capable of winning so many more games this season. Yet, something is missing, and I'm here to provide our team with exactly that, proper motivation, so we can finally push it over the top. This is not the team that will go down in history as winless. Not under my watch! This is the moment that you've worked years for, that you've been waiting for.

"So behold this challenge for you, men.
Inside this suitcase (which he then flips open for display) is $20,000 for each of you if you can win THIS game.

"Now, you're probably wondering about NCAA infractions right about now, and I'm here to tell you that is the biggest bunch of BS I've ever seen. You think Kansas, North Carolina, Arizona are incentive-free organizations? No way. I could go on and on.... The NCAA doesn't care, because they are making bank. The recent tv contract deals are worth 3 BILLION DOLLARS. Let that figure sink into your heads. So, there are no infractions to worry about. And my deal to you right now is to go out there and win, then come back and collect your cash.

Good luck, men."

Wyking in closing: "That's it boys. You heard the man. Let's go get it done! This is what we came here for, to seize opportunity. 'Go Bears' on three!"

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Up by 7 in the second half.
It's working!!!!