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JoeRedskin · 10-25-2005, 11:05 AM

Back in the 60's the Packers had a middle linebacker Ray Nitschke. Before Lombardi showed up, Nitschke was known as a ferocious but undisciplined player. Lombardi beat discipline into him and Nitschke became one of the great MLB's of all time. Nitschke gave credit to Lombardi for this acheivement saying Lombardi taught him (Nitschke) that disciplined ferocity beats undisciplined ferocity every time.

The whole Arrington saga has reminded me of this. Yes, LaVar is a great talent and playmaker. But, (I firmly believe) if he buys into the system and into GW's teachings, LaVar he can be an even better LB and be the All-Pro (and, no, I don't mean Pro-bowl pretty boy voting) he has always had the talent to be. Maybe the light is going on in Lavar's head to this effect.

P.S. - Please don't ask me for the cite on the Nitcshke thing, it's very old and from memory.

10-25-2005, 11:05 AM	#7
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Coach Gibbs at His Finest Back in the 60's the Packers had a middle linebacker Ray Nitschke. Before Lombardi showed up, Nitschke was known as a ferocious but undisciplined player. Lombardi beat discipline into him and Nitschke became one of the great MLB's of all time. Nitschke gave credit to Lombardi for this acheivement saying Lombardi taught him (Nitschke) that disciplined ferocity beats undisciplined ferocity every time. The whole Arrington saga has reminded me of this. Yes, LaVar is a great talent and playmaker. But, (I firmly believe) if he buys into the system and into GW's teachings, LaVar he can be an even better LB and be the All-Pro (and, no, I don't mean Pro-bowl pretty boy voting) he has always had the talent to be. Maybe the light is going on in Lavar's head to this effect. P.S. - Please don't ask me for the cite on the Nitcshke thing, it's very old and from memory. Last edited by JoeRedskin; 10-25-2005 at 11:44 AM.