Article on Ryan from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

vermonster · 12-20-2010, 02:45 PM

Didn't see this posted. Apologies if it was.

[url]http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_714549.html[/url]

[B]Ryan shoots from the lip[/B]

By [EMAIL="mkaboly@dailynewsemail.com"]Mark Kaboly[/EMAIL], TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Monday, December 20, 2010

There was nothing scripted and contrived about it.
When Rex Ryan addressed his players Saturday night at the team hotel, he spoke from the heart, and the speech wasn't like anything a rough-and-tough professional football coach would normally recite.
"A tear didn't drop, but his eyes were a little watery," Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis said Sunday after a 22-17 victory over the Steelers.
Knowing that one more loss -- a third straight -- could be catastrophic for his New York Jets in the playoffs and in terms of their confidence, Ryan gave what some of his players said was the speech of a lifetime.
"I wanted to play (Saturday) night, to be honest with you," cornerback Dwight Lowery said. "No question about it that it meant a lot to us. It was really heartfelt and a lot of the guys took it to heart. It wasn't staged, it wasn't phony, it was real. It was obvious to me that everybody took that onto the field."
The much-maligned Ryan has taken a beating around the NFL, and especially in New York, for the brash and confident way he has talked about his team.
It started in August when the Jets were featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" and Ryan boasted that his team was going to win the Super Bowl. Those same words were thrown back in his face after New England and Miami beat the Jets in back-to-back weeks to all but eliminate them from AFC East race.
Still, with a 9-3 record heading into the Steelers game, the Jets were still alive for a wild-card spot, and Ryan wanted to make sure his team realized that.
"I'm not a real big rah-rah guy, but anytime someone speaks and you see the emotion and conviction they have in what they're saying, it obviously makes you sit up a little bit and listen," veteran defensive end Jason Taylor said.
Ryan talked about playing with heart and playing for the person next to them and having pride in what they do. And he talked about how he had a vision for this year's team -- a Super Bowl championship -- and that it wasn't being lived up to yet.
And, yes, just like 'Hard Knocks,' there were a couple of expletives used, too.
"Anytime your coach shows that kind of emotion and passion, you can't help but feel like you have to get the job done, not only for yourself, but for him," veteran running back LaDainian Tomlinson said. "It's not easy to get up and show that kind of emotion in front of a bunch of men. I wanted to run through the brick wall for the guy."
The Jets' offense played better, scoring a touchdown for the first time in three games; the special teams opened the game with a kickoff return for a score; and the defense turned away Ben Roethlisberger twice inside the 10-yard line to win the game.
"The things that he talked about (Saturday night) are the fundamentals we try to instill in every player on this team from offseason programs throughout training camp and throughout the season," Taylor said. "His emotions were on his sleeves and it was good to see."

Green&White51 · 12-20-2010, 02:51 PM

I hope he has another lined up for Chicago

Jet Nut · 12-20-2010, 02:53 PM

He lost me at:

[QUOTE]The much-maligned Ryan has taken a beating around the NFL, and especially in New York, [/QUOTE]

Unless he's Mark from Pitt calling into Fracessa

Buzzsaw · 12-20-2010, 02:56 PM

The win was the most important thing, but even before the game was over I was proud to see that the team came to play, and they played hard. Rex and the coaching staff did a phenomenal job getting everyone motivated. That "weak coach" (according to JI posters) got us a crucial win in Pittsburgh, something no other Jet coach has been able to do.

Now let's win the next two...

parkwayjet1 · 12-20-2010, 03:02 PM

If you're writing for a newspaper, you'd better get your facts straight. He said the Jets were 9-3 heading into the Pitt game, when in fact it was 9-4.

vermonster · 12-20-2010, 03:09 PM

[QUOTE=parkwayjet1;3873840]If you're writing for a newspaper, you'd better get your facts straight. He said the Jets were 9-3 heading into the Pitt game, when in fact it was 9-4.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, that gave me a double-take as well! I posted the article more for the info on the speech Ryan gave as I hadn't heard about it.

EM31 · 12-20-2010, 03:33 PM

[QUOTE=Buzzsaw;3873836]The win was the most important thing, but even before the game was over I was proud to see that the team came to play, and they played hard. Rex and the coaching staff did a phenomenal job getting everyone motivated. That "weak coach" (according to JI posters) got us a crucial win in Pittsburgh, something no other Jet coach has been able to do.

Now let's win the next two...[/QUOTE]

And go get a snack.

djaparz · 12-20-2010, 03:43 PM

Supposedly when Rex & Tomlin hugged at end of game Tomlin said ok see you in there (post season).

Guck the Fiants · 12-20-2010, 03:48 PM

I heard the same thing...apparently they both told each other "we'll see you again"

[QUOTE=djaparz;3873889]Supposedly when Rex & Tomlin hugged at end of game Tomlin said ok see you in there (post season).[/QUOTE]

ubrnostrum · 12-20-2010, 03:48 PM

[QUOTE=djaparz;3873889]Supposedly when Rex & Tomlin hugged at end of game Tomlin said ok see you in there (post season).[/QUOTE]

I think Tomlin said, "Keep on Rollin'" or something to that effect and Rex said, "Yeah, we'll see you in there."

Was actually pretty neat.

djaparz · 12-20-2010, 03:49 PM

[QUOTE=ubrnostrum;3873898]I think Tomlin said, "Keep on Rollin'" or something to that effect and Rex said, "Yeah, we'll see you in there."

Was actually pretty neat.[/QUOTE]

Rex also told team after game in locker room - make your mark here because will will be comming back!!

12-20-2010, 02:45 PM	#1
vermonster still trying to get his heart out of his throat. Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 89	Article on Ryan from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Didn't see this posted. Apologies if it was. [url]http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_714549.html[/url] [B]Ryan shoots from the lip[/B] By [EMAIL="mkaboly@dailynewsemail.com"]Mark Kaboly[/EMAIL], TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, December 20, 2010 There was nothing scripted and contrived about it. When Rex Ryan addressed his players Saturday night at the team hotel, he spoke from the heart, and the speech wasn't like anything a rough-and-tough professional football coach would normally recite. "A tear didn't drop, but his eyes were a little watery," Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis said Sunday after a 22-17 victory over the Steelers. Knowing that one more loss -- a third straight -- could be catastrophic for his New York Jets in the playoffs and in terms of their confidence, Ryan gave what some of his players said was the speech of a lifetime. "I wanted to play (Saturday) night, to be honest with you," cornerback Dwight Lowery said. "No question about it that it meant a lot to us. It was really heartfelt and a lot of the guys took it to heart. It wasn't staged, it wasn't phony, it was real. It was obvious to me that everybody took that onto the field." The much-maligned Ryan has taken a beating around the NFL, and especially in New York, for the brash and confident way he has talked about his team. It started in August when the Jets were featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" and Ryan boasted that his team was going to win the Super Bowl. Those same words were thrown back in his face after New England and Miami beat the Jets in back-to-back weeks to all but eliminate them from AFC East race. Still, with a 9-3 record heading into the Steelers game, the Jets were still alive for a wild-card spot, and Ryan wanted to make sure his team realized that. "I'm not a real big rah-rah guy, but anytime someone speaks and you see the emotion and conviction they have in what they're saying, it obviously makes you sit up a little bit and listen," veteran defensive end Jason Taylor said. Ryan talked about playing with heart and playing for the person next to them and having pride in what they do. And he talked about how he had a vision for this year's team -- a Super Bowl championship -- and that it wasn't being lived up to yet. And, yes, just like 'Hard Knocks,' there were a couple of expletives used, too. "Anytime your coach shows that kind of emotion and passion, you can't help but feel like you have to get the job done, not only for yourself, but for him," veteran running back LaDainian Tomlinson said. "It's not easy to get up and show that kind of emotion in front of a bunch of men. I wanted to run through the brick wall for the guy." The Jets' offense played better, scoring a touchdown for the first time in three games; the special teams opened the game with a kickoff return for a score; and the defense turned away Ben Roethlisberger twice inside the 10-yard line to win the game. "The things that he talked about (Saturday night) are the fundamentals we try to instill in every player on this team from offseason programs throughout training camp and throughout the season," Taylor said. "His emotions were on his sleeves and it was good to see."

12-20-2010, 02:51 PM	#2
Green&White51 All League Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,172	I hope he has another lined up for Chicago

12-20-2010, 02:53 PM	#3
Jet Nut Wise madness is better than foolish sanity.... Hall Of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Manalapan Posts: 11,110	He lost me at: [QUOTE]The much-maligned Ryan has taken a beating around the NFL, and especially in New York, [/QUOTE] Unless he's Mark from Pitt calling into Fracessa

12-20-2010, 02:56 PM	#4
Buzzsaw Jets Insider VIP Board Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 26,305	The win was the most important thing, but even before the game was over I was proud to see that the team came to play, and they played hard. Rex and the coaching staff did a phenomenal job getting everyone motivated. That "weak coach" (according to JI posters) got us a crucial win in Pittsburgh, something no other Jet coach has been able to do. Now let's win the next two...

12-20-2010, 03:02 PM	#5
parkwayjet1 Hall Of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Valley Stream, N.Y. Posts: 2,889	If you're writing for a newspaper, you'd better get your facts straight. He said the Jets were 9-3 heading into the Pitt game, when in fact it was 9-4.

12-20-2010, 03:09 PM	#6
vermonster still trying to get his heart out of his throat. Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 89	[QUOTE=parkwayjet1;3873840]If you're writing for a newspaper, you'd better get your facts straight. He said the Jets were 9-3 heading into the Pitt game, when in fact it was 9-4.[/QUOTE] Yeah, that gave me a double-take as well! I posted the article more for the info on the speech Ryan gave as I hadn't heard about it.

12-20-2010, 03:33 PM	#7
EM31 All Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oceanside, Long Island Posts: 9,169	[QUOTE=Buzzsaw;3873836]The win was the most important thing, but even before the game was over I was proud to see that the team came to play, and they played hard. Rex and the coaching staff did a phenomenal job getting everyone motivated. That "weak coach" (according to JI posters) got us a crucial win in Pittsburgh, something no other Jet coach has been able to do. Now let's win the next two...[/QUOTE] And go get a snack.

12-20-2010, 03:43 PM	#8
djaparz All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Staten Island Posts: 9,385	Supposedly when Rex & Tomlin hugged at end of game Tomlin said ok see you in there (post season).

12-20-2010, 03:48 PM	#9
Guck the Fiants Single-Handedly keeping Jack Daniels in business Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bucks County, Pa Posts: 1,346	I heard the same thing...apparently they both told each other "we'll see you again" [QUOTE=djaparz;3873889]Supposedly when Rex & Tomlin hugged at end of game Tomlin said ok see you in there (post season).[/QUOTE]

12-20-2010, 03:48 PM	#10
ubrnostrum not economically viable. Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,602	[QUOTE=djaparz;3873889]Supposedly when Rex & Tomlin hugged at end of game Tomlin said ok see you in there (post season).[/QUOTE] I think Tomlin said, "Keep on Rollin'" or something to that effect and Rex said, "Yeah, we'll see you in there." Was actually pretty neat.

12-20-2010, 03:49 PM	#11
djaparz All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Staten Island Posts: 9,385	[QUOTE=ubrnostrum;3873898]I think Tomlin said, "Keep on Rollin'" or something to that effect and Rex said, "Yeah, we'll see you in there." Was actually pretty neat.[/QUOTE] Rex also told team after game in locker room - make your mark here because will will be comming back!!