Alk Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/ Humble Pie By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff FOXBOROUGH -- As the media entered the Patriots locker room today at Gillette Stadium, many of the players were wearing the same T-shirt, with the same words on it. The gray T-shirt had the words "I eat it" on the front. On the back were the words "humble pie." The T-shirts were made by linebacker Adalius Thomas. "It was just some fun, sort of a change-up," said Thomas, who was one player drawing a large media crowd today. "Be humble, or get humble. You have to humble yourself every day in life. It was just a fun idea to do it. "Sometimes you do need some humble pie. You think you're better than what you really are, and so we get a nice dose of humble pie." One player noted that a special sweatshirt was also produced for coach Bill Belichick, but the message was slightly different than what the players wore. The sweatshirt for Belichick had the words "I serve it" on the front, with the words "humble pie" on the back -- which reflects how Belichick seemingly has a knack for not allowing players to have an inflated opinion of themselves. The players wore the T-shirts to their team meeting this morning. I think Max needs to make shirts like this with a steaming plate of hotcakes on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY JETS 29 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Who cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 The fact that they wore t-shirts boasting how humble they are makes them ****y arrogant trash!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 CLEARLY the Patriot players love playing for their coach. You can all call him what you want - but man, the players have nothing but respect for the guy. These shirts are a sign of team unity. I love it. Sure it helps when you are winning - duh - but I think it's cool as heck. And, golly, if that doesn't help team spirit, they could always que-up some old fight video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 Who cares I do and in the end that's really all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 The fact that they wore t-shirts boasting how humble they are makes them ****y arrogant trash!!!! It's just an inside joke that they were talking about the past couple weeks. They've been blowing out teams and even then the players say that Belichick still makes them feel like $hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/ Humble Pie By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff FOXBOROUGH -- As the media entered the Patriots locker room today at Gillette Stadium, many of the players were wearing the same T-shirt, with the same words on it. The gray T-shirt had the words "I eat it" on the front. On the back were the words "humble pie." The T-shirts were made by linebacker Adalius Thomas. "It was just some fun, sort of a change-up," said Thomas, who was one player drawing a large media crowd today. "Be humble, or get humble. You have to humble yourself every day in life. It was just a fun idea to do it. "Sometimes you do need some humble pie. You think you're better than what you really are, and so we get a nice dose of humble pie." One player noted that a special sweatshirt was also produced for coach Bill Belichick, but the message was slightly different than what the players wore. The sweatshirt for Belichick had the words "I serve it" on the front, with the words "humble pie" on the back -- which reflects how Belichick seemingly has a knack for not allowing players to have an inflated opinion of themselves. The players wore the T-shirts to their team meeting this morning. I think Max needs to make shirts like this with a steaming plate of hotcakes on the back. Clearly they didn't give those shirts out on the field at the chargers playoff game. By the way, i have a similar shirt, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 CLEARLY the Patriot players love playing for their coach. You can all call him what you want - but man, the players have nothing but respect for the guy. These shirts are a sign of team unity. I love it. Sure it helps when you are winning - duh - but I think it's cool as heck. And, golly, if that doesn't help team spirit, they could always que-up some old fight video. Yeah, i am sure they would love him just as much at 3-13 for a season or two. C'mon now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Yeah, i am sure they would love him just as much at 3-13 for a season or two. C'mon now. Guess the NY Times doesn't help with people's reading comprehension skills.....bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Guess the NY Times doesn't help with people's reading comprehension skills.....bummer. Actually it helps immensely, you said "sure it helps to be winning." I don't think it "helps," I think it is 100% the reason for why they like playing for the guy. They don't pay well, they don't show much loyalty to the players, they feel that their system is bigger then any player. Not saying this is a bad strategy, but if you were one of the players would you feel so much love for the team if you were NOT a perrenial bowl contender? I read your post fine garb. The guy is a POS as a human, nobody loves bill for bill, they love being a dynasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Actually it helps immensely, you said "sure it helps to be winning." I don't think it "helps," I think it is 100% the reason for why they like playing for the guy. They don't pay well, they don't show much loyalty to the players, they feel that their system is bigger then any player. Not saying this is a bad strategy, but if you were one of the players would you feel so much love for the team if you were NOT a perrenial bowl contender? I read your post fine garb. The guy is a POS as a human, nobody loves bill for bill, they love being a dynasty. I think Mangini is a POS as a human...I bet Pete Kendall agrees I see your point, really I do. I'm wearing blue, red, white and silver glasses though, so it's kind of fuzzy. Still, BB has never thrown a player under the bus...ever. He simply lets a player go - and doesn't speak of it. He is fair with his players. He emphasizes the mantra: No one is better than the team. Sure, when it is a winning formula - the players buy into it. Would they if they were 0-4? Honestly, if they played with effort - and improved each week - yah, I think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 CLEARLY the Patriot players love playing for their coach. You can all call him what you want - but man, the players have nothing but respect for the guy. These shirts are a sign of team unity. I love it. Sure it helps when you are winning - duh - but I think it's cool as heck. And, golly, if that doesn't help team spirit, they could always que-up some old fight video. cheerleader to the rescue give me an "A" give me a "uuuuuh?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 All of america hates the Pats... they make it too easy... They will not win it all this year and they will fall apart because of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 All of america hates the Pats... they make it too easy... They will not win it all this year and they will fall apart because of it... Hate saying this, but your prediction just made me feel pretty good about my team's chances this year. I'm pretty sure it's because all your predictions are Gawd awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 All of america hates the Pats... they make it too easy... They will not win it all this year and they will fall apart because of it... ecurb you bastid with horrible prediction!!!! you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I think Mangini is a POS as a human...I bet Pete Kendall agrees I see your point, really I do. I'm wearing blue, red, white and silver glasses though, so it's kind of fuzzy. Still, BB has never thrown a player under the bus...ever. He simply lets a player go - and doesn't speak of it. He is fair with his players. He emphasizes the mantra: No one is better than the team. Sure, when it is a winning formula - the players buy into it. Would they if they were 0-4? Honestly, if they played with effort - and improved each week - yah, I think so. Branch might disagree with you about such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 Branch might disagree with you about such things. Yeah but he's setting the NFL on fire out in Seattle so it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Hate saying this, but your prediction just made me feel pretty good about my team's chances this year. I'm pretty sure it's because all your predictions are Gawd awful. Think about it though... can the Pats get any better? If they dont win it all this year the **** will hit the fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Branch might disagree with you about such things. Branch was never humiliated...he was under contract and just did not show up to camp...BB never disparaged him publically. Never said anything negative about the guy besides clearly showing that he did not think he was worth the money. Put it this way, he has never put a captain in the rookie dorms nor has he ever put a player in a position to humiliate himself on national tv. I remember watching that game with Kendall at center - well beyond his capabilities and well into the 3rd/4th qtr? I remember Kendall - dejected - returning to the sidelines. I remember Coles and two other players coming over to console Kendall. It didn't look harmonious then and it does not look harmonious now. And yes, if the Jets were winning this would not be a big issue. If the Jets showed improvment this would not be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCorleone Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I think Mangini is a POS as a human...I bet Pete Kendall agrees I see your point, really I do. I'm wearing blue, red, white and silver glasses though, so it's kind of fuzzy. Still, BB has never thrown a player under the bus...ever. He simply lets a player go - and doesn't speak of it. He is fair with his players. He emphasizes the mantra: No one is better than the team. Sure, when it is a winning formula - the players buy into it. Would they if they were 0-4? Honestly, if they played with effort - and improved each week - yah, I think so. He sounds like a real swell type of guy. I bet us Jets fans really care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 He sould like a real swell type of guy. I bet us Jets fans really care. 20 posts and counting. You care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCorleone Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 20 posts and counting. You care. you must be very young ALK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grogan Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Yeah, i am sure they would love him just as much at 3-13 for a season or two. C'mon now. At 3-13 they wouldn't need to remind themselves to be humble now would they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grogan Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Actually it helps immensely, you said "sure it helps to be winning." I don't think it "helps," I think it is 100% the reason for why they like playing for the guy. They don't pay well, they don't show much loyalty to the players, they feel that their system is bigger then any player. Not saying this is a bad strategy, but if you were one of the players would you feel so much love for the team if you were NOT a perrenial bowl contender? I read your post fine garb. The guy is a POS as a human, nobody loves bill for bill, they love being a dynasty. Do you even watch football??? They don't pay well??? Really??? Maybe you should ask Dan Koppen, Matt Light, Ty Warren, Richard Seymour, and Adalius Thomas, how well they pay, all recived big time contracts in the last two years. Or maybe you should take a look at the fact that the Patriots have more players on the roster averaging over a million $$ a year than 28 other NFL teams. Sorry but if your going to run your mouth, at least know what your talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 The Patriots have beaten 4 teams this year... that would be impressive... if all 4 of those teams weren't 1-3... The Pats opponents only have 4 wins between the four of them... Lets see what happens when they play a good team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 garb and alk no one likes a gloater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 you must be very young ALK. Only at heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 The Patriots have beaten 4 teams this year... that would be impressive... if all 4 of those teams weren't 1-3... The Pats opponents only have 4 wins between the four of them... Lets see what happens when they play a good team... Yeah but we have beaten two serious super bowl contenders. The Chargers and the Jets. Tell em' ecurb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 garb and alk no one likes a gloater I wasn't gloating, just sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Just be glad that SD fired Shotty Sr. and Mangini is stubborn Alk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCorleone Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Just be glad that SD fired Shotty Sr. and Mangini is stubborn Alk... Right about now, SR. is looking very attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Do you even watch football??? They don't pay well??? Really??? Maybe you should ask Dan Koppen, Matt Light, Ty Warren, Richard Seymour, and Adalius Thomas, how well they pay, all recived big time contracts in the last two years. Or maybe you should take a look at the fact that the Patriots have more players on the roster averaging over a million $$ a year than 28 other NFL teams. Sorry but if your going to run your mouth, at least know what your talking about. Take it easy rookie. I'll run my mouth just as i see fit, i am JN royalty! So Brady didn't take less money so that they could go get him some wr's? Dude, everyone knows right now they are going on a spending spree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Take it easy rookie. I'll run my mouth just as i see fit, i am JN royalty! So Brady didn't take less money so that they could go get him some wr's? Dude, everyone knows right now they are going on a spending spree. ...explain spending spree when Moss took less to come here as did Thomas. They only "over-spent" on Welker - giving up a second rounder....and quite frankly, if his production so far is any indication, they actually did not over-pay. Last time I checked all teams have the same salary cap, right? So, it's up to the team to spend their money wisely, right? 'nuff of this though. Bit thinks Alk and I are gloating. I disagree, but I like and respect Bitonti - so I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 Just be glad that SD fired Shotty Sr. and Mangini is stubborn Alk... 1. Belichick beat Marty with an inferior team. This year would be no different. 2. How is Mangini being stubborn? Other than still standing by your boy Chad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 1. Belichick beat Marty with an inferior team. This year would be no different. 2. How is Mangini being stubborn? Other than still standing by your boy Chad. Pouha needs more starting reps The defense needs to be more aggressive like last season The offense needs to be more like last season Kendal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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