STRIEF: Pregame locker room tells how well or poorly the Saints play

12-09-2014, 04:43 PM

YEP! I freakin' knew it! I felt that crap watching that game Sunday. They were just out of it; the whole freakin' team was out of it. I just couldn't put my finger on it the entire game.

What I should have put my finger on was the "O-F-F" button. Nah...could never bring myself to do that.

73Saint · 12-09-2014, 04:52 PM

Yeah their motivation shouldn't have to come from a pre game chant. It Should come from what Barry pretty much just said...we love this team so much, and the loyalty & passion runs SO deep through this community...That alone Should be the motivation everyone needs to perform at a championship level. Obviously though, not everyone is like that. part of where the frustration lies, you want (& expect) the same enthusiasm you give, from the team you watch & pull for. It sucks ballz when you don't see it.

Cruize · 12-09-2014, 04:52 PM

Coaching. Professionalism. Clean house.

73Saint · 12-09-2014, 04:55 PM

I hope this Saints Era's legacy isn't the astoundingly fast fall from grace we are witnessing. I hope more than anything they can right this ship before sinking it. Because to me, it's kind of soured the entire Brees/Payton Era. I know some may flame that comment, but that's how I feel right now. I hope it changes.

SloMotion · 12-10-2014, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by jlaw8920

... But you can't get your energy up to play in front of thousands of fans?
All while representing a city?

It's because the game has "evolved",

. Used to be guys just went out there and worried about blocking & tackling ...

.

saintsfan1976 · 12-10-2014, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by arsaint

Hey Zach - do us a favor.

Come on here before MNF and let us know ahead of time.

I'd like to do something more pleasurable than have my heart dug out of my chest with a rusty spoon and stomped on this coming Monday.

The list is almost endless of more pleasurable things to do than watch you guys getting your jocks pulled over your ears in the Dome by Scam Neuter and his pack of wornout panties...

Tell us how you really feel!!

Mardigras9 · 12-10-2014, 09:01 AM

I would imagine it is hard to get up to the level needed with what has transpired this season. Winning the division and moving up to the next level where you don't believe you have a chance is a hard sell.
This team bought into the hype and has been totally deflated. It would be a total 360 to get where they need to be.
But hey, stranger things have happened. Keep the faith until the end.

Rugby Saint II · 12-10-2014, 05:08 PM

Throughout most of my career I was so excited that I had to pee before stepping on the rugby pitch. Now, it's more like a calm comes over me and I say to myself "I've Got This" before stepping on the rugby pitch. I find that things work out better if I avoid the highs and lows and just ball out.

I am still motivated although I am not highly motivated. I have an excuse though.......as a general rule rugby players start drinking before the game.

12-09-2014, 04:43 PM	#11
Threaded by Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2 Rating: (0 votes - average) YEP! I freakin' knew it! I felt that crap watching that game Sunday. They were just out of it; the whole freakin' team was out of it. I just couldn't put my finger on it the entire game. What I should have put my finger on was the "O-F-F" button. Nah...could never bring myself to do that. hagan714 likes this.
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12-09-2014, 04:52 PM	#12
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: STRIEF: Pregame locker room tells how well or poorly the Saints play Yeah their motivation shouldn't have to come from a pre game chant. It Should come from what Barry pretty much just said...we love this team so much, and the loyalty & passion runs SO deep through this community...That alone Should be the motivation everyone needs to perform at a championship level. Obviously though, not everyone is like that. part of where the frustration lies, you want (& expect) the same enthusiasm you give, from the team you watch & pull for. It sucks ballz when you don't see it.

12-09-2014, 04:52 PM	#13
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,294	Re: STRIEF: Pregame locker room tells how well or poorly the Saints play Coaching. Professionalism. Clean house. SloMotion likes this.
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12-09-2014, 04:55 PM	#14
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: STRIEF: Pregame locker room tells how well or poorly the Saints play I hope this Saints Era's legacy isn't the astoundingly fast fall from grace we are witnessing. I hope more than anything they can right this ship before sinking it. Because to me, it's kind of soured the entire Brees/Payton Era. I know some may flame that comment, but that's how I feel right now. I hope it changes.

12-10-2014, 05:37 AM	#15
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: STRIEF: Pregame locker room tells how well or poorly the Saints play Originally Posted by jlaw8920 ... But you can't get your energy up to play in front of thousands of fans? All while representing a city? It's because the game has "evolved", . Used to be guys just went out there and worried about blocking & tackling ... . SmashMouth likes this.

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12-10-2014, 07:04 AM	#16
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,530 Blog Entries: 3	Re: STRIEF: Pregame locker room tells how well or poorly the Saints play Originally Posted by arsaint Hey Zach - do us a favor. Come on here before MNF and let us know ahead of time. I'd like to do something more pleasurable than have my heart dug out of my chest with a rusty spoon and stomped on this coming Monday. The list is almost endless of more pleasurable things to do than watch you guys getting your jocks pulled over your ears in the Dome by Scam Neuter and his pack of wornout panties... Tell us how you really feel!!

12-10-2014, 09:01 AM	#17
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: STRIEF: Pregame locker room tells how well or poorly the Saints play I would imagine it is hard to get up to the level needed with what has transpired this season. Winning the division and moving up to the next level where you don't believe you have a chance is a hard sell. This team bought into the hype and has been totally deflated. It would be a total 360 to get where they need to be. But hey, stranger things have happened. Keep the faith until the end.

12-10-2014, 05:08 PM	#18
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,718	Re: STRIEF: Pregame locker room tells how well or poorly the Saints play Throughout most of my career I was so excited that I had to pee before stepping on the rugby pitch. Now, it's more like a calm comes over me and I say to myself "I've Got This" before stepping on the rugby pitch. I find that things work out better if I avoid the highs and lows and just ball out. I am still motivated although I am not highly motivated. I have an excuse though.......as a general rule rugby players start drinking before the game. SaintFanQ, SloMotion and Mr.Riaton like this.

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