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

Interesting article in the Advocate today where Zach Strief says the pregame atmosphere in the lockerroom tells the tale as to how the Saints will play that day. When it's low, the team will perform poorly; when it's high, the team will play with intensity.

Strief said he had no issue with the way the Saints (5-8) practiced each week. The problems have arisen on game day. The latest defeat was their fourth in a row at home.

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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...

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Just as I suspected -- this team is a head case. They need some sort of pre-game team ritual that helps them get their head in the game and gets them into the "team" spirit. The current pre-game chant isn't enough -- not nearly enough.

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Sounds to me like alot of players are getting bored. If you watch the pregame chant, you can tell the difference between now and '09. Looks like some of the players are just not into it anymore. Not sure if that's the case, but it appears that way to me.

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They are lacking leaders...

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Leadership leadership leadership someone to get in the heads of the bored

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Maybe Strief should learn how to pass block again instead of talking about energy.

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Players getting bored!!!!! . . BORED!!!!!!!. . . . . . . . . . Yes, it must be soooooooooo boring watching all those millions of dollars filling up you bank account each season!

It should be seen as a privilege and an honour to play football for your City in the NFL and if you can't get fired up for a divisional game, in the Dome, in front of the wonderful Saints fans, who show their support week after week, season after season, THEN SHAME ON YOU! Go to another team, or even better, another sport, we don't want you here if you don't swell up with pride as you don your Saints jersey, helmet and pads on game day!!!!!

There are may other athletes out there who would love the chance to play or try out for a team like the Saints but never even get a look in!!!!!

Nuf said!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrr!

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I PAY to play in an adult soccer league. I have one game a week on Saturday and I'm psyched every game.

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

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I would think players get bored even if millions of dollars are thrown at them. At first its great, but you get used to it and it becomes every day life. Us as humans can get complacent and I dont think pro players are any different. I dont think it happens to all players though. That's why sometimes you'll see a player who seems to be washed up go to another team and play out of their minds.

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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.

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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.

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Coaching. Professionalism. Clean house.

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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.

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It's because the game has "evolved", :rolleyes:. Used to be guys just went out there and worried about blocking & tackling ... :neutral:.

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Tell us how you really feel!! :razz:

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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.

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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. :chug: