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SmootSmack · 11-19-2004, 03:32 PM

SC,

I think I understand what you're saying about hearing the same thing over and over again from LaVar. Every offseason it's "this is our year. I really believe it" then once the season rolls around it's "I can't stand seeing us lose, I wish I could turn things around" And of course, so far he nor anyone else has.

But I don't think he's being insincere when he speaks. And I'm not sure what it is you want him to say? I suppose he could just say nothing. Or is that you want him to say "So what, it's just football"?

Look, when LaVar is being asked these questions the reality is that the reporters are not asking Lavar the person, they're asking LaVar the football player. And for LaVar the football player going through another year of losing has to be one of the worst things he's had to endure. And especially this year because he's not there in the trenches, as they say, with his teammates. So Lavar the football player is going to get emotional but that doesn't mean he's irrational and unaware of the bigger issues that define LaVar the person.

MTK · 11-19-2004, 06:51 PM

To me, LaVar talks a lot like we do as fans. He's very passionate and he's forever optimistic in the offseason. Personally I like that about him. He also strikes me as a very genuine person. Perhaps I'm a sucker, I dunno.

GoSkins! · 11-19-2004, 08:15 PM

I would take a team full of guys like Lavar (or Smoot, or Thrash for that matter) that would go out every week and play thier heart out and take it personally when they lose. These guys are playing the game they love, not just going to work. You can't coach the passion that these guys feel for the game.

I agree that Lavar may over-do it in the interviews and I'm sure he isn't always the perfect citizen. Still, I'm glad that he is passionate about the game. Also, it is important to remember that he is not on TV being interviewed about his personal thoughts and opinions outside of football. Maybe, just maybe, he understands they want his emotions concerning football when the football show interviews him (not tax advice or political views). Maybe he also has learned to keep his personal life as far away from these interviews as possible...

That Guy · 11-20-2004, 01:03 PM

work is one of the leading causes of stress... especially when things aren't going well and/or you feel helpless... for him it is tough, because i don't think he's ever had an injury this bad, and he's never had the experience of not being able to participate in a #1 before either...

Its just Lavar, take it with a grain of salt or however you like, but when he says "it's one of the thoughest things i've gone through" as a football player being interviewed, he really means "it's one of the toughest things i've ever gone through in football"

monk81 · 11-21-2004, 04:36 PM

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11-19-2004, 03:32 PM	#16
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	SC, I think I understand what you're saying about hearing the same thing over and over again from LaVar. Every offseason it's "this is our year. I really believe it" then once the season rolls around it's "I can't stand seeing us lose, I wish I could turn things around" And of course, so far he nor anyone else has. But I don't think he's being insincere when he speaks. And I'm not sure what it is you want him to say? I suppose he could just say nothing. Or is that you want him to say "So what, it's just football"? Look, when LaVar is being asked these questions the reality is that the reporters are not asking Lavar the person, they're asking LaVar the football player. And for LaVar the football player going through another year of losing has to be one of the worst things he's had to endure. And especially this year because he's not there in the trenches, as they say, with his teammates. So Lavar the football player is going to get emotional but that doesn't mean he's irrational and unaware of the bigger issues that define LaVar the person. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

11-19-2004, 06:51 PM	#17
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	To me, LaVar talks a lot like we do as fans. He's very passionate and he's forever optimistic in the offseason. Personally I like that about him. He also strikes me as a very genuine person. Perhaps I'm a sucker, I dunno.

11-19-2004, 08:15 PM	#18
GoSkins! The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yorktown, Va Age: 56 Posts: 1,587	I would take a team full of guys like Lavar (or Smoot, or Thrash for that matter) that would go out every week and play thier heart out and take it personally when they lose. These guys are playing the game they love, not just going to work. You can't coach the passion that these guys feel for the game. I agree that Lavar may over-do it in the interviews and I'm sure he isn't always the perfect citizen. Still, I'm glad that he is passionate about the game. Also, it is important to remember that he is not on TV being interviewed about his personal thoughts and opinions outside of football. Maybe, just maybe, he understands they want his emotions concerning football when the football show interviews him (not tax advice or political views). Maybe he also has learned to keep his personal life as far away from these interviews as possible...

11-20-2004, 01:03 PM	#19
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	work is one of the leading causes of stress... especially when things aren't going well and/or you feel helpless... for him it is tough, because i don't think he's ever had an injury this bad, and he's never had the experience of not being able to participate in a #1 before either... Its just Lavar, take it with a grain of salt or however you like, but when he says "it's one of the thoughest things i've gone through" as a football player being interviewed, he really means "it's one of the toughest things i've ever gone through in football"

11-21-2004, 04:36 PM	#20
monk81 The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 2,029	Jansen and Arrington are REDSKIN kinda guys joe gibbs is looking for........ GET WELL SOON and hurry back GUYS!

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