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A "must read" for those who have a problem with Gainey and his handling of our prospects.
Thanks for the link to this article Joe Malone. It does put a few things into perspective.
A few comments of my own...
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It is reported in various sources already, mostly in Ottawa, that the Hossa clan is not happy with Marcel playing on the wing.
This line struck me in this article and triggered a few questions in my mind. Anyone knows a bit more about this (maybe people living in Ottawa)? What is this Hossa clan? Can we join it?
Is it Marcel himself? His brother? (I kind of vaguely remember someone on this board saying Marcel's brother Marian telling a buddy he didn't like the fact Montreal were playing him on the wing). Or is it his family? His agent? Fans? Journalists? Would this come as news to the Habs organization and I wonder if they're going to do something about it (ie try him at center for the 1st time in the AHL).
Also, I will not argue about Hainsey's maturity level as it's what struck me the most when I heard him talk in interviews for the 1st time. He does sound full of himself and thinking he has "arrived" when he barely showed he could play in this league yet. It's a big concern I have with him who makes me wonder just what we can expect from him in the future. Hossa is a bit more of an enigma to me. He seems to work hard on the ice, however, this maturity that could not be present yet could be as shallow as saying he lacks confidence (which I think he does) and as deep as saying he wants to be sucessful for others more than for himself right now which might add tons of "bad" pressure keeping him from blossoming. He comes from a hockey family, his brother's a superstar to who he's always compared. He seems like he did not find an identity as a hockey player just yet. We'll see what comes out of it, but it might be true that what's best for Hossa would be to gain maturity and find himself in the minors, over an extended period of time. This might sound weird to some, but Hossa has always struck me as the kind of kid who will need some kind of mentor to blossom into a decent hockey player and gain the confidence needed. I don't think he has it in him just yet. Maybe that mentor could be Jarvis. I sure hope for him.
Finally, this article talks mainly about player's character and attitude. Five prospects of ours always seemed to have some to burn to me from what I read from them (interviews and what not) and that's why I was always very high on them at a very early stage of their careers, even before seeing some of them play, and before they showed if they could make it or not. Those were Komisarek, Higgins, Ward, Ryder and Ferland. So far, they're showing that their character, dedication, will to learn and work ethic are keeping them one step ahead of other players with more raw skills. I think this is the most underrated aspect some posters here or even journalists overlook when evaluating/projecting a prospect's future, as this has to be the key in every success story we'll hear about them. This should be a #1 priority when drafting all those kids full of potential because it at least guarantees they will fight as hard as they can to overcome some adversity they maybe didn't expect to meet when arriving at the pro level. I beleive all those five players will be keys to our success in a short to long term because of that very aspect, and I also suspect it to be the main reason for the lack of success of a lot of other very talented kids that maybe didn't have what it took mentally to compete and perform at such a high level.
In the end however, I will agree that if there's a man that can detect the proper amount of character/maturity needed in our prospects to become important parts of our team, it's likely Bob Gainey.
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|The General Visits Battleship via Helicopter: Lt. Gen. Matthew Ridgeway 8th Army Commander in Korea, salutes Vice Admiral Arthur Struble, 7th Fleet commander (right) after being landed aboard the Missouri (BB-63) by helicopter in Korean waters on 12 February
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|Captain John Sylvester, USN (left) and Captain Warner R. Edsall, USN shake hands, after Captain Edsall relieved Captain Sylvester as Commanding Officer of Missouri (BB-63). The change of command ceremonies were held on board the ship at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia, 4 September 1952. Note fancy life ring.
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|Captain Warner R. Edsall, USN, Commanding Officer, Missouri (BB-63). On the bridge of his ship, observing results of recent attacks on transportation facilities along the east coast of North Korea, 5 November 1952.
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|Cover art of the 1952-1953 far-eastern cruise book of the Missouri (BB-63). This is one of the more than 8,000 cruise books to be found in the Navy Department Library. The library does not regularly receive newly issued cruise books because they are unofficial, privately published works. Veterans and commanders of current naval activities are strongly encouraged to donate new or old copies of cruise books to the library.
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|Captain Warner R. Edsall, USN,Commanding Officer, Missouri (BB-63) stands by the 16-inch gun muzzles of his ship's forward turret, at Yokosuka, Japan, 14 January 1953.
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|Captain Robert Brodie, Jr., USN reads his orders to assume command of Missouri (BB-63), during ceremonies held on board the ship at Yokosuka, Japan, 4 April 1953. Vice Admiral Joseph J. Clark, Commander, Seventh Fleet, is at left. Captain Brodie relieved Commander James R. North, who had been acting Commanding Officer since the death of Captain Warner R. Edsall on 26 March 1953.
|Naval Academy Midshipmen practice sending and receiving messages with a 24-inch signal light, during Midshipman's cruise, June 1953. Those present are (left to right):Peter W. Sandusky, 3rd Class;Edward H. Browne, 3rd Class;Robert F. Rigling, 1st Class.
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That's what it's about this week, right? Everything connected with the biggest game of the year has to match up in size or risk being discarded in the trash heap. Everything, and I mean everything, is up for public consumption.
Honestly, why else would I have numerous discussions about deer antler spray at the bar this week and actually be able to understand the conversation?
Just wondering, but who figured out the possible benefits of the mounds growing from a deer's head? I mean really. It reminds me of this one time I was at a party, and the discussion, for whatever reason, probably alcohol, got around to things people could do with body parts to annoy or shock people. (OK, a lot of alcohol!) At the time, I was fairly proficient at the act of clapping with one hand. Seriously. This annoyed the young lady that I was demonstrating my special "talent" to so much that she called over her brother. Uh, oh. Once again, I've gone too far! When he arrived next to me, she told him to "Do it!" Those were her exact words. At this point, he looks at me, smiles, then proceeds to stick his hand down his throat and pull his tonsils to about 2 inches outside of his mouth. What?! After being repulsed, I conceded defeat. Well played, sir. Upon gathering myself, my only response was, "How did you learn you could do that? Is it an inherited trait? A family tradition??" Thirty years later and I can still see it, and it still makes me feel uncomfortable
Anyway, the week is just a lot of noise to me, especially when I don't have a particular rooting interest.
The brothers Harbaugh are a great story, but ultimately a sad one. One of them is going to lose and I can't imagine seeing their brother win is going to lessen the sting. It reminds me of the Blackhawk-Flyers Stanley Cup finals. Having the Hawks end the Flyers' dream run only made it worse for me since I'm only reminded of it every other day. The only way to end that is for the Flyers to get back and win it and it doesn't look like that's going to happen any time soon. That's why they say you have to take advantage of the opportunity when you get it. A return trip is no guarantee. One of the Harbaughs is about to find that out. The longest time isn't the 2-weeks before the game. It's the rest of your life afterwards.
And remind me when Ray Lewis became a deity. Is anyone else playing in the game?
I can admit that he is charismatic, a fierce competitor and one of the best linebackers I have ever watched. BUT, everything he is, or will accomplish will always be clouded by the events of 13 years ago outside of a night club in Atlanta after Super Bowl XXXIV. Two men were stabbed to death and Lewis was arrested and charged with their murders. That he reached a plea deal and settled civil suits with the victims' families has never changed the minds of those in the court of public opinion. Many, myself included, believe he has never been close to being completely honest about what he knows about that night. Will the truth set you free, or put you behind bars?
But, as always, the Super Bowl will remind me of the timeline of my passion for football. My first memories are of Super Bowl IV, ironically the first one played in New Orleans. By Super Bowl V, I was completely locked in. Locked in on a journey that would alternately thrill me and at the same time leave a gaping hole in my sports fanship, that due to the exploits of my Philadelphia Eagles. (I know, everyone is telling me I have to see "Silver Linings Playbook," but then again I've lived it. Sounds like a good rental.) Since number V, I can remember every game and where I watched them. Every one presented a unique experience, even in spite of having to work during the game for all but a handful since XVI, the constant being that the Eagles haven't won. Do I sound bitter?
The weeks preceding the Eagles' two trips were as much fun as I can remember having, in a sports context. The first were back home, surrounded by other Eagle psychos and the next were spent here in Chicago, where I was the only one in my house who cared. No matter. If you have a team in the game, two weeks of hope are not a dangerous thing, but rather an exhilarating one. Nothing can bother you. Until the game, that is. Then your world comes crashing down and that feeling of hope is gone forever. FOREVER! It's made it so that while I always enjoy the game, there's always a part of me disconnected since I don't necessarily care who wins. Sure there were times I had a "rooting" interest or was a "hater" rooting against someone, but even when those worked out for me, there was no joy.
Hopefully, this one will be a little different. Well actually, I already know it will be.
That's because my son, who is exactly the age I was during that fateful Super Bowl V, has football fever. And not to be the pot calling the kettle black, but I think he might have issues. I have never seen someone so obsessed. And get this, he can root for anyone. No baggage! Sure he wants the Bears or Eagles to win, but if not he can find a team or player he likes.
I had a hurdle I had to cross with him on this. Like any young fan, he likes jerseys. As he grew up, he has had no shortage of Philly and Chicago ones for all of the teams. But this year, after getting a bunch of cash for Christmas, it was burning a hole in his pocket and who was I to say no when he wanted to spend it on football jerseys? When he came home with a Peyton Manning Colts jersey, it was: Nice! Old school. Nothing wrong with that, not to mention it was on clearance! But then one day while I was at work he went out with his mother and came home with three more: Drew Brees. Awesome. Cam Newton. Young star. And what? A Tom Brady jersey? Tom Brady? In my house? What's next, Uggs??
But I'm so excited to have co-conspirator in the house I don't want to kill the buzz, so I had to eat it. Not really happy about it, but you know what, there will be plenty of time to explain what kind of a transgression that was much later. Who knows, at some point he might figure it out on his own.
But the point is, he's become a fan and he's in the best part of the process. As he is being courted, it wouldn't be right for me to interfere.
As I watch, and as I think back to my earliest memories, I remember how fun it was, before the pain.
My parents got me plenty of books and magazines and I couldn't get enough. I read about the history of the game and cut out enough pictures to cover the walls of my bedroom three times over. The fun part being that only a small portion of these pictures where of Eagles. One of my favorites was of Gale Sayers running back a punt for a score during his epic six-touchdown game. That is a great memory.
So it was fun for me as I bought my papers on my way to work on Wednesday night to also buy a Super Bowl XLVII program for the one who hasn't fallen too far. I was so excited for him that I even got up early to see his reaction. It was a lack of sleep that was well worth it. Before it was time to go to school he had gone cover-to-cover through all 264 pages and was quizzing me about prior games. Of course it was safely secured in his backpack as he was off to class. I went back to bed with a smile. (The tooth fairy also visited my youngest, so it was a very joyous morning in the O household, not a common thing during the school year.)
So in a game that I thought I had no rooting interest in, I now have one. The boy is way into Colin Kaepernick, so much so that his will be the next jersey making its way into a rapidly-growing collection. The cynic in me is jealous to think of San Francisco having a football title to go with the two in the last three years of their baseball team or how nauseating watching Ray Lewis after a victory will be, but fortunately, it's become about something more than that to me.
So for the two of us, this will be a Super Bowl we remember for very different reasons.
I'm very excited for the journey he is about to take, I hope it's a lot of fun. I know it will be fun for me to watch. And if he starts off having the team he is rooting for suffering a defeat, well that's something I can handle. Been there, done that. It's a family tradition.
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