🏈 Video published by @alabamaftbl "We’re not finished yet! #OutworkYesterday #RollTide #NationalChampions"

[TerryP]

 

[rick4bama]

I just saw this in an e-mail I got. I was about to post it. We're not finished! YET!! Yell the players and the crowds!!

“We’re not finished,” Saban told a large crowd assembled Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium in a celebration of Alabama’s 2017 national championship. (And his players and fans added, “Yet!”)

 

[TUSKtimes]

There are always a lot of things I thoroughly enjoy about these championship parades. The honor the coaches and players get from the crowd, one had a sign that said he and his family came all the way from Michigan, and the big wigs that show up through the trophy presentation and all. And it all gets capsulized into about an hour program. Very quick, clean and proficient.

But from my perspective, it was a huge disappointment to see the lack of attention our players were giving the people doing the presenting on stage. Frankly, our players looked distracted and in their own social world, when the only reason anyone was there was to honor them. If they weren't staring at their smartphones religiously they were cutting up with the guys sitting beside them. They were talking over the SEC commissioner, Bill Hancock, or the sugar bowl presentation, really the entire program. They seldom looked at the speaker and it seldom looked like they were paying any attention to what they had to say about them and their accomplishments.

Every one of these people was there to honor our players and coaches. They drove and flew a long way to be there. And I thought all of them were well prepared in their comments. You would think our players would have been well prepared to listen for ONE lousy hour and turn off those phones and give the speakers some respect and honor themselves. I've been around people all my life that want all the honor in the world but don't know how to give it back in return. It really was disappointing to see that our guys weren't prepared to do the same. Maybe coach Saban should teach a few classes on how to pay attention.

 

[BamaFan334]

There are always a lot of things I thoroughly enjoy about these championship parades. The honor the coaches and players get from the crowd, one had a sign that said he and his family came all the way from Michigan, and the big wigs that show up through the trophy presentation and all. And it all gets capsulized into about an hour program. Very quick, clean and proficient.

But from my perspective, it was a huge disappointment to see the lack of attention our players were giving the people doing the presenting on stage. Frankly, our players looked distracted and in their own social world, when the only reason anyone was there was to honor them. If they weren't staring at their smartphones religiously they were cutting up with the guys sitting beside them. They were talking over the SEC commissioner, Bill Hancock, or the sugar bowl presentation, really the entire program. They seldom looked at the speaker and it seldom looked like they were paying any attention to what they had to say about them and their accomplishments.

Every one of these people was there to honor our players and coaches. They drove and flew a long way to be there. And I thought all of them were well prepared in their comments. You would think our players would have been well prepared to listen for ONE lousy hour and turn off those phones and give the speakers some respect and honor themselves. I've been around people all my life that want all the honor in the world but don't know how to give it back in return. It really was disappointing to see that our guys weren't prepared to do the same. Maybe coach Saban should teach a few classes on how to pay attention.

I happen to agree with everything you're saying. The only comment I want to make is that they are still in that mindset of a high schooler where they are told what to do, when to be there, and how to do it. I have no doubt a lot of these times they hate having to be the dog and pony show for the university and do these appearances after a long ass season. Hell, Mack Wilson posted that they were already back at it yesterday and #Chasing18. I'm still of the school of thought they owe everything to the school, boosters, and fans who have put a ton of money into building this dynasty, providing them the best coaches, education, facilities, equipment, medical etc etc etc. I get their attention span is moreso based on girls, dumbass Snapchat, Live Instagram videos and all of that garbage, but yes, a simple hour of simply listening would be a better look. Being older now, I can agree that paying attention is the better look, but damn if I don't remember loving to cut up when you get all the guys together no matter where we were. Also, those seniors and juniors that declared aren't there today for the new 2018 prep.

 

[TUSKtimes]

I happen to agree with everything you're saying. The only comment I want to make is that they are still in that mindset of a high schooler where they are told what to do, when to be there, and how to do it. I have no doubt a lot of these times they hate having to be the dog and pony show for the university and do these appearances after a long ass season. Hell, Mack Wilson posted that they were already back at it yesterday and #Chasing18. I'm still of the school of thought they owe everything to the school, boosters, and fans who have put a ton of money into building this dynasty, providing them the best coaches, education, facilities, equipment, medical etc etc etc. I get their attention span is moreso based on girls, dumbass Snapchat, Live Instagram videos and all of that garbage, but yes, a simple hour of simply listening would be a better look. Being older now, I can agree that paying attention is the better look, but damn if I don't remember loving to cut up when you get all the guys together no matter where we were. Also, those seniors and juniors that declared aren't there today for the new 2018 prep.

You mentioned the distractions that everyone is burdened with and that is no doubt what we were looking at on Saturday. But all behavior is learned. The way we get it, coach Saban has speakers come in from many different walks of life, and at great expense, to teach our players things they don't necessarily always get in the classroom. Someone took the time in our lives to teach all of us how to tie our shoes, pick up a fork and wipe our own behind. It would seem that an investment of our young adults on how to learn a few social graces would be in order. It was a bad look.

 

[sean]

couldn't agree more with the above 2 posts.

unfortunately, it has become a way of life for most.

 

[BamaFan334]

You mentioned the distractions that everyone is burdened with and that is no doubt what we were looking at on Saturday. But all behavior is learned. The way we get it, coach Saban has speakers come in from many different walks of life, and at great expense, to teach our players things they don't necessarily always get in the classroom. Someone took the time in our lives to teach all of us how to tie our shoes, pick up a fork and wipe our own behind. It would seem that an investment of our young adults on how to learn a few social graces would be in order. It was a bad look.

I agree once again. Just think if we could get people to listen for five more minutes a day instead of burying their faces in their phones. Boy, so much more useful knowledge could be spread, along with better manners as you eluded to.

 

[TUSKtimes]

couldn't agree more with the above 2 posts.

unfortunately, it has become a way of life for most.

Don't know if our group is going to the white house to see the Potus this time. But if they have the honor, I hope someone can inculcate a little social etiquette for the occasion.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

There are always a lot of things I thoroughly enjoy about these championship parades. The honor the coaches and players get from the crowd, one had a sign that said he and his family came all the way from Michigan, and the big wigs that show up through the trophy presentation and all. And it all gets capsulized into about an hour program. Very quick, clean and proficient.

But from my perspective, it was a huge disappointment to see the lack of attention our players were giving the people doing the presenting on stage. Frankly, our players looked distracted and in their own social world, when the only reason anyone was there was to honor them. If they weren't staring at their smartphones religiously they were cutting up with the guys sitting beside them. They were talking over the SEC commissioner, Bill Hancock, or the sugar bowl presentation, really the entire program. They seldom looked at the speaker and it seldom looked like they were paying any attention to what they had to say about them and their accomplishments.

Every one of these people was there to honor our players and coaches. They drove and flew a long way to be there. And I thought all of them were well prepared in their comments. You would think our players would have been well prepared to listen for ONE lousy hour and turn off those phones and give the speakers some respect and honor themselves. I've been around people all my life that want all the honor in the world but don't know how to give it back in return. It really was disappointing to see that our guys weren't prepared to do the same. Maybe coach Saban should teach a few classes on how to pay attention.

Agree...but...as many have said....it is todays life...instant gratification ( even though these guys have worked really hard..and their accomplishments were not instant)
Been in meetings where people in meetings were texting each other...what the hell?
.... most of the players were paying attention...but several were as stated...but its there Championship....and they were enjoying themselves...
So be it...roll tide...

 

[No Huddle]

It is common practice when running a meeting/training depending on the age group certain things are considered OK and advised. 20 somethings allowing them to check phones for emails and such while in the meeting/training is fine and they are more productive.

 

[sean]

It is common practice when running a meeting/training depending on the age group certain things are considered OK and advised. 20 somethings allowing them to check phones for emails and such while in the meeting/training is fine and they are more productive.

not where i work.

no phones allowed while in meetings. well, you can have it on you, but you better not be on it. hell, we're not even allowed to have them out while we're "out on the floor" working. more than a few people have been sent home for that.

 

[No Huddle]

Many places still follow that and I do not find anything wrong with it. Just new ideas and some groups have found success with it.

 

[No Huddle]

Maybe not common practice. Let me say a practice that is acceptable and has shown success.